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Library

A library with an identity issue and a café (b,l; £)

The central library underwent a revamp a few years ago, and is no longer a worthy old library, but a youthful, exciting explore centre. Since when, the city council has divested itself of much responsibility in favour of a dedicated trust to run it.

It still has plenty of library books to browse (including about York), however. The library is a free wifi zone, and free online access is also available via computer terminals.

The library can be a handy place to call in for a break from sightseeing or the rain. The good children's area will be welcomed by families.

Check out the small shop with locally-sourced gifts at reasonable prices.

TIP explore also boasts a self-service café with drinks and light snacks at a lower prices than many other establishments.

Tip When leaving the library, turn right and pass through the side gates to cut through to a hidden stretch of the walls and Museum Gardens with the Roman Multangular Tower and creepy Roman sarcophagi.

Once behind the library, turn right again for an archaeological cross-section of layers of the wall, labelled from Roman ages on.

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LOCATION Minster Area

Library Square, YO1 7DS,

www.exploreyork.org.uk

Café: 9am - 4pm (Mon - Thurs), 10am - 4pm (Fri), 9am - 4pm (Sat), 11am - 3.30pm (Sun)

Coffee around £2, main courses around £6

Cafés & Tea Rooms

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Text © Raymond Williams

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