After careful consideration of the advice from Government and Public Health England, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close all North Yorkshire managed libraries from 5pm on Monday 23rd March, until further notice. Best Wishes and stay safe. NYCC Libraries

We are continuing to provide services on line at ow.ly/w7md50ySTqD and have made arrangements to extend loan periods for items on loan. No one needs to worry about accruing fines. Best Wishes and stay safe. NYCC Libraries

1/2 Not sure where to start with our online resources? These hand step-by-step guides might help! Remember if you don't have a library card or PIN then you can get in contact with us on 01609 533878 or email [email protected] and one of our lovely team will help

Help is available to #NorthYorkshire residents making the first steps to independence after being supported during the #coronavirus #lockdown... "Many have lost the confidence to go out. Our aim is to give people their independence back..." Read more: northyorks.gov.uk/news/article/c…

There's still time to sign your kids up to the Summer Reading Challenge. It's open to children aged 4 to 11, is set in a funhouse with the Silly Squad and is all about funny books, happiness and having a laugh. Find out more and sign up ⬇️ northyorks.gov.uk/summer-reading…

Day 5 of our Online Festival and Abel Selaocoe is set to fill the air with fizzing energy in the historic market town of #Helmsley! Don't miss this livestream at 6pm this evening. Available for three weeks afterwards. #RyeStream #RyedaleFestival #Cello ryedalefestival.com/event/abel-sel…

An opportunity for #Helmsley #book lovers to order that biography/historical work/novel you've been waiting for - a while now! VisitHelmsley BBC York Helmsley Arts Centre VisitRyedale Gazette & Herald, Ryedale Anna Lupton @minsterfm Helmsley Walled Garden @SportsHelmsley Ryedale DC Ryedale Library

Take a look at Gepettos new early bird and Friday/Saturday lunch menu Opening hours are Wednesday/Thursday 4pm to 8-30pm. Friday and Saturday 12 lunch to 8-30pm. Why not book a table for lunch with a friend this Friday or Saturday ? 2 courses £13

The mini recycling centre in Kirkbymoorside is back on the layby, just by the primary school. Thanks for recycling for Ryedale.

From Thurs 24 Sept it will be a legal requirement for hospitality, tourism & leisure and close contact service businesses to display official NHS QR code posters so people can check-in at different premises once the app is rolled out nationally. More ⬇️…

We’re so excited for National Poetry Day on 1 Oct which is almost here! Poetry has been so popular with our groups and one-to-ones. We want to share the joy that poetry brings. What is your favourite poem? National Poetry Day #NationalPoetryDay #ShareAPoem The Reading Agency The National Lottery Community Fund

From today, certain venues will now be legally required to display NHS QR posters. They're to work alongside the new NHS COVID app, that's just launched. We've pulled together the information we have: buff.ly/304O99L

Tired of listening to other people's phone calls on the bus? Why not listen to an audiobook instead? Visit hillingdon.gov.uk/online-resourc… and download BorrowBox today! ^m

So happy to have an #indiebookshop KempsBooks in Malton. Loving the welcoming book arch gateway from the gift shop and the book quotes etched on the window-Nice touch Liz👍 VisitRyedale Books Are My Bag RyedaleBookFestival @IndieBookshopUK #choosebookshops #books #readingcommunity

To celebrate the publication of The Devil and the Dark Water by Stu Turton we've teamed up with MyChronicle Book Box to give one person the chance of winning one of their beautiful subscription boxes! Simply RT to enter. UK only, closing 5 Oct 9:00am, T&Cs: bit.ly/30qFjU7

Sadly the library will be closed from Thursday 5 November, until further notice. There is no need to return any books during the next month as no fines will be incurred. Books can, of course, be renewed online via North Yorkshire Libraries @nycclibraries VisitHelmsley

Now here’s one way to make the most of lockdown! @nycclibraries are offering FREE 2 hour ‘Get Started with Zoom’ and ‘Get Started with Skype’ courses, perfect gateways to accessing online learning courses and connecting with family and friends. VisitHelmsley Gazette & Herald, Ryedale

Read your newspaper online using our digital #library. All you need is your #NorthYorkshire library card and PIN. ⬇️ northyorks.gov.uk/download-e-boo…

Good news, we're open again. Opening times for now are Fridays 8.30am-12.00pm and Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm. We look forward to seeing you all once again, we've missed you! VisitHelmsley @nycclibraries Gazette & Herald, Ryedale BBC York #libraries #books

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