In total there are fourteen libraries in locations throughout York. Here we list a few of the better known ones.
York Central Library
York Central Library is York’s main library and is located in the centre of the city amongst the historical buildings.
The Central Library is a huge resource, housing everything from computers for internet access and to books, DVD’s and CD’s. 
The library is due to be closed at the end of October 2009 for the Winter, and will reopen in the Spring of 2010 as it is being refurbished into an Explore centre to offer even more to the people of York.
Address:
Museum Street
York
YO1 7DS
Tel: 01904 655631
Explore: Acomb Library Learning Centre
The Explore: Acomb Library Learning Centre is an award winning library, how many libraries can say this!
study areas, The Explore: Acomb also offers Computer courses from beginner to advanced, Short taster sessions in a variety of computer skills, Language classes in a variety of European languages, Alternative therapy classes, Yoga, Pilates and much more.Address:
Front Street
Acomb
York
YO24 3BZ
Tel: 01904 552651
Explore: New Earswick Library Learning Centre
Another great library, the Explore: New Earswick Children’s Centre is the second (so far) of the city of York’s special Explore libraries offering a great range of facilities.
The New Earswick library has books, broadband internet, computers, DVD’s, local information, local history and family genealogy, newspapers, Computer courses from beginner to advanced and Short taster sessions in a variety of computer skills.
Address:
New Earswick Children’s Centre
Hawthorn Terrace
New Earswick
York
YO32 4BY
Tel: 01904 552629
Other library services in and around the city of York include Bishopthorpe, Clifton, Fulford and Poppleton Library as well as others.