Burley's Community Managed Library
The library is now open for normal browsing and computer use. Normal group activities have also resumed. Unfortunately the library has no printing facilities at present due to ongoing problems with Bradford Council ICT.
Face coverings are still recommended for all persons over the age of 11 unless medically exempt. This applies to both the main library building and the foyer. Please do not come to the library if you are showing any symptoms of Coronavirus including a persistent cough, fever or change/loss of smell/taste.
You can order online, by email, by post, in person or by telephoning the library.
Following Bradford Council's decision to reduce their expenditure across their library network the Parish Council agreed to take over the running of the library service from April 2017. Although Bradford will not pay staffing costs, subject to review, they have offered to provide:
- The lease of the building
- The transfer of the existing stock of books and computers
- New books on a regular basis
- Payment of energy/business rates/etc.
- Access to a repairs and improvement fund for the building, although no firm commitment was given on the size of the fund or likelihood of obtaining grants.
- Training for volunteers
The Parish Council has been fortunate to secure the services of over 60 volunteers to help run library services and activities. In addition, the Parish Council have appointed a Senior Libary Assistant to oversee existing book lending ad help develop a range of new activities.
Should anyone have any comments about existing services or ideas for new services, please
contact the Parish Clerk.
Refurbishment
Burley Library has recently undergone a schedule of internal and external works to improve facilities and preserve the library as a community asset. Funded by the Parish Council with grants for new furniture and shelving from village partners, the library is now a fresh, modern and inviting space that can also be hired outside of opening hours.


Library contact details
Address: Burley Library, Grange Road, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, LS29 7HD
Phone: 01943 863714
Present Opening Times
Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 2pm to 7pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 1pm
Sunday: Closed
Normal Facilities
- Disabled access and toilet facilities plus baby changing
- Daily Newspapers when open (Yorkshire Post, i). Weekly Ilkley Gazette
- Large Print and Talking Books
- Children's activities on Tuesdays at 9.30 am (term time only)
- Free wi-fi
- Free Internet access and word processing, with print capabilities from the library computers. Free access to Ancestry and Find My Past from within the library building.
- Colour and black and white photocopier A3/A4
- Fiction Reading Group for Adults - 2.30 pm four weekly on Friday
- Access to the Burley Local History Group/Archives by prior appointment