The Minster Library is the largest cathedral library in the country, with a collection of approximately 120,000 books, tracts and pamphlets. It is open to all, free to access.
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- Location:
- York, United Kingdom, Dean's Park
- Phone:
- 0844 939 0021
- Mon - Fri:
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- Farewell to Charles McCarter 3:18am Apr 16|1 Comment
- A success story 3:15am Apr 16|3 Comments
- Ready, steady... 5:57am Mar 31


York Minster Library was delighted to meet Brian Blessed and thanks him and the filming crew for their amazing work


York Minster Library presents "Life & Literature in the Romantic period", a book display by our volunteer Gabriela, at the Entrance Hall.


Viona at 3:27am June 19
Will readers be able to view items on/after display?
York Minster Library at 1:39am June 23
Sure, the display is open to all, free access


York Minster Library thanks Josephine Wilkinson for donating her two new books to the Library: "Richard: the young King to be" and "Mary Boleyn: the true story of Henry VIII's favourite mistress".


York Minster Library . Update your contacts with our new number: 0844 939 0021 (ext. 2501 for the Library; 2520, Archives; 2530, Conservation Studio)


Meghan at 8:30am June 11
Because the phone doesn't ring enough as it is. =)
York Minster Library at 3:03am June 15
At least the new number is not as similar to the local Halifax branch as the previous one :) No more Minster Library ISA ;)


York Minster Library . Check our new Bay 9 in the Reading Room: all you need to know about the city of York


York Minster Library is joining York "Fiesta!" celebrations: York Writers @ YML on Saturday 16th of May


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We received very sad news concerning one of our most respected and dedicated volunteers, Charles McArthur: after persistent health problems, Charles passed away last week. Our thoughts are with his family. He will be greatly missed.


Daryl at 4:28pm April 19
wow, im sorry to hear that. that guy was truly a man's man and had some great stories to tell. he was also a walking encylopedia of minster knowledge. The YML will be a little less charming without him roaming around.


Welcome to York Minster Library update XLVI The new electronic, Aleph-based, borrowing system is working perfectly...


Welcome to York Minster Library update XLV Monday 6th of April marks the end of a project that started in May 2008...


It has been a very busy month for the Minster Library. The Front Desk staff and the Librarian have visited both the J.B. Morrell and King's Manor Library for a hands-on training on the new circulation system that will replace the 18th-century registry on April 6th...


There are a few good things happening in the Minster Library. Before you walk into the Reading Room, don't miss the new display on the Gospels designed by our volunteer Carolyn, with fantastic images and explanatory captions on the Evangelists' symbolism...


An special announcement from the Librarian Dear University of York readers, From 6th April 2009 York Minster Library will use the same online circulation system as the University Library ...


- Done and dusted. The works at the Minster Library are over and the place is a sea of tranquility again. We now have a brand new server ready to face a Circulation system shared with the University of York - which we hope it to be ready by April. - History of Bookbinding...


- Drill, baby, drill ! There has been a lot of drilling and dust in the Minster Library for the past couple of weeks...
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York Minster Library has had its busiest month ever with nearly 600 loans, thanks !