Howden Library - Shire Hall, Howden - Open Monday 9.30am – 4.30pm, Wednesday 2.00pm – 7.00pm, Friday 9.30am – 2.30pm, Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm. Closed Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Free entry

Details

Accessibility:

There is one hour's free parking in the Market Place or paid parking at the rear of the Howden Centre. Wheelchair access into the library is via a ramp. Public toilets including wheelchair accessible toilets are available in Shire Hall. There is an adjustable height desk for wheelchair users, and accessibility software including: Microsoft magnifier, narrator and on-screen keyboard. Large print and audio books are available on loan.

Brief Description:

Howden Library is situated within Shire Hall which is in the heart of Howden. It has 4 computers for use by the public, free internet and email access, access to scanners, printing, photocopying and books for borrowing. It also offers free wi-fi and participates in the Safe Places scheme which helps vulnerable people if they feel scared or at risk while they are out and about in the community and need support right away.

Further Information

Address:

Shire Hall, 13 Market Place, Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 7BJ

Email:

mailto:howden.library@eastriding.gov.uk

Phone:

01430 430378

Website:

http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/

Opening Hours:

Monday           9.30am – 4.30pm

Tuesday           Closed

Wednesday      2.00pm – 7.00pm

Thursday         Closed

Friday              9.30am – 2.30pm

Saturday          9.30am – 12.30pm

Sunday            Closed

Directions:

From Hull via A63 and M62 (26.3m). Take Queen’s Dock Avenue, Lowgate and High Street to Castle Street/A63. Follow A62 and M62 to Hailgate in Howden for 25.2 miles. Continue on Hailgate. Drive to Market Place.

From Scunthorpe via M180 (30m). Follow Cliff Gardens and Doncaster Road to M181. Take M180, M18 and M62 to A614 in East Riding of Yorkshire for 26.9 miles. Take exit 37 from M62. Follow A614 and Hailgate to Market Place in Howden.

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Transport:

The closest railway station is Howden approximately 1.3 miles away. Buses operate in and around the area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

There are bars, restaurants, hotels and bed-and-breakfast accommodation and shopping in the area. There is a small market that takes place on a Friday. There is also a wealth of attractions in nearby Hull and Scunthorpe.