Rowntree Park Explore Reading Cafe

Explore provides the public library service for York and manages the City Archive. We aim to give everyone somewhere to dream, to discover and to experiment. We help people get access to opportunities that spark imaginations. We love to share the joy of reading with adults and children. Our network of libraries and reading cafes help people to meet up and connect more deeply with the place they live in.

Surrounded by nature and with lovely views of Rowntree Park our cafe is a vibrant family friendly space. We serve breakfast and home cooked food daily. Our menu is seasonal and we use fresh locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Children’s activities, special events and private parties are also available in our beautiful community cafe.

Rowntree Park Cafe offers access to the full range of Explore services in an intimate local venue. As well as browse and borrow, please drop-in for a chat and find out what’s going on. You can connect to our free Wi-Fi. All our libraries are accessible.

Across our Explore Libraries we offer a variety of regular activities, such as Reading, Craft and Games Groups, as well as activities for children. We also have a range of one-off events for all ages. Find What’s On that you’d like to try out.

If you still love reading but find it difficult to get to your local library, try our Home Library Service which offers you the books that you love delivered straight to your door.

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity? We love our Volunteers at Explore, and there’s a range of roles available.

There’s lots more information about Rowntree Park Reading Cafe or email us at rowntreepark@exploreyork.org.uk

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Join us at Rowntree Park Reading Cafe:

Monday: 9am to 4.00pm

Tuesday: 9am to 4.00pm

Wednesday: 9am to 4.00pm

Thursday: 9am to 4.00pm

Friday: 9am to 4.00pm

Saturday: 9am to 4.00pm

Sunday: 9am to 4.00pm

If the park is closed due to flooding, access to the Reading Cafe is maintained through Richardson Street.