York Explore Library :
Sun 29 Jan :
11.00am – 3.00pm :
Free
Find out more about our Archive and Local History service in this behind the scenes tour!
For more information click here.
Visits to York Libraries on increase
“E” book downloads up 44%
A report to council committee from York Libraries indicates that many branches had seen increased numbers of visitors over the last year.
The report, from the independent mutual organisation, says,
“Overall the number of visits to libraries is up 8% on last year.
Book issues are down 1%, but there are increases at some libraries and in some formats. Ebook and audio download borrowing continues to grow massively, up 44% on last year.
Book issues are also up at York Explore (4%) which shows the success of the recent changes to the layout and display of stock.
Loan of toys is up by 113%.
There are a few libraries who are struggling and we are planning interventions to look in detail at those communities to see how we can improve”.
The libraries now have 258 volunteers helping to update shelves and undertake story telling activities.
The services are hoping to find new premises for the Haxby library which was closed in July following structural safety concerns.
A report from the archives service lists new material which is available for inspection for the first time. The material includes the records of over 30 local organisations including parish councils, businesses, charities and political parties.
What’s on: Explore Your Archives at York Explore
Memory web:
Sat 14 Nov : 10.00am – 3.00pm – drop in to help weave a memory web with Mary Passeri. Suitable for all ages, no need to book.
Archi’ve Curated
Sun 15 Nov : 11.00am – 3.00pm – Drop in and find out more about our amazing collections and then help us create an online exhibition.
Suitable for ages 11-16, no need to book.
A very fishy story and play
Mon 16 Nov : 10.00am – 10.45am –
our usual story and play session but with a very fishy theme. Enjoy a story and decorate a fish to swim on our Ouse map.
Suitable for under 5s and their carers. No need to book.
Paper Doll storytime
Tue 17 Nov : 10.0am – 11.00am –
hear the story of the Paper Dolls, remember all the fun things you liked to so, and make your own paper dolls.
Suitable for under 5s and their carers. No need to book.
Reading the past – teen reading group
Tue 17 Nov : 4.30pm – 5.30pm –
criminal histories, local legends, wartime letters – they’re all here in our archives – great if you are interested in reading or history!
Suitable for 12 – 16 years. No need to book.
Chatterbooks : stories, crafts and strange things from the past
Thu 19 Nov : 4.00pm – 5.00pm – have fun with our storyteller for a special story time and craft session .
Suitable for ages 6 plus. no need to book.
Archive Explorer
Sat 21 and Sun 22 : 11.00am – 3.00pm both days
Pick up a copy of our archive trail and see if you can complete the archive challenge.
Suitable for ages 8 plus. No need to book.
These events are all part of the national Explore Your Archives 2015 for a full programme of events across the country click here. www.exploreyourarchive.org