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Libraries

Collection of library books

The Library Service has lots to offer all ages.  Anyone can join the library and it is free to join, borrow and request books and other items. 

Join online today and in addition to 23 static libraries and mobile libraries with locations all over the East Riding you can use the Digital Reference Library from home, with access to a wide range of information for study and homework.

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A pin in a map - Find a library

Find a library

Search our Library Finder for your local library. Find out about opening hours, disabled access and regular events at any of the libraries in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

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East Riding library card - Join the library

Join the library

Everything you need to know about joining the library. Find out how to join, what to do if your card has expired, how to get your PIN, how to join for your child and more.

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Using the library

Information about how many items you can borrow, how to renew, payment if library loans are late, loans due for return, changing address or contact details, lost library cards, who can collect loans for you and fees and charges.

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A collection of books with headphones around them. Audio books

Find a book or audio book or DVD

Information about how to find a book, audio book or DVD in the online catalogue, how to reserve a book and how we inform you that you have a book waiting.

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'Love reading'

Information about literary events in your area, recommended reads, books in other languages and borrowing sets of plays and music scores. 

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Library computers

How to join to use library computers, how to book a library pc, software applications available, learning about computers, looking for a job online, scanning, printing and saving your work on library computers and how children and young people can use library computers.

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Study and information

Get help from the library, or at home with homework/studies, local organisations, health information and ordnance survey maps.  Access the Online Digital Reference Library for Britannica and the Oxford Reference Library from home, or Ancestry Library Edition in your local library. 

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Pre-school children reading books

Pre school children

Information about pre school children joining the library, what they can borrow, using the computers, activities and other information for parents.

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Primary school children reading

Primary school children

Information about primary school children joining the library, what they can borrow, what's on, homework help, using library computers, being bullied online and information for parents and carers.    

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Teenagers

Information about teenagers joining the library, what they can borrow, help with homework, using library computers, being bullied online, events and information for parents.

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Other library services

Booking a meeting room, getting replacement caddy liners, photocopying, sending faxes, newspapers and magazines, getting a national bus pass, displaying posters, and borrowing an energy monitor.

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