Norton Hive Library and Community Hub
The Norton Hive Library and Community Hub is run by volunteers to provide library services and community facilities for Norton and Surrounding areas.
Please explore our website to find out more about what we do and how you can join in.
Welcome to Norton Hive Library and Community Hub
Everyone is welcome at The Norton Hive, where members can enjoy fiction and non-fiction books (including large print editions), and books for the very young, juniors and teens.
Audio books can be borrowed for a small fee.
We also have:
- public access computers (first 60 minutes free)
- printing, scanning and photocopying in A4 & A3, both Colour & B & W (small per copy fee is charged).
- A Home Library Service which will deliver books to your door if you cannot easily access your local or carry your books
- internet and computer access, and IT help and advice
- Free Wi-Fi
- Community and health information
- Room Hire - Click Here for Room Rates.
Activities at The Norton Hive
On alternate Saturdays we have The Busy Bee Craft Club (See What's On pages for details).
Storytime is on every Thursday morning from 10:30am to 11:30am, along with Knit and Natter which meets on Thursday mornings between 10.30am and 12 noon.
You can join us at Spinning Group on the last Tuesday in the month at 10am.
The Book Club meets in the Derwent Room at Norton Hive Library on the first Tuesday in the month at 2.30pm.
And keep your eye out on the What's On pages for details of all our regular and up and coming events. There are special events throughout July and August so don't forget to book your places.
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Wednesday: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Thursday: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9.30pm – 1pm
We do not open on Sundays or on Bank Holidays.
If the library is closed, you are able to renew a book loan online at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/browse-reserve-and-renew-items
Parking
For Library members’ use, there is a private car park behind the library, including designated disabled bays. These are limited to 3 hours and are controlled by entering your car registration number on the terminal
inside the library. If you do not enter your registration a fine will be issued by the car park owners.
Accessibility
The library has three steps with handrails.
Wheelchair users have access via a ramp.
Internally, the library is on the ground floor with no steps.
We have a disabled Toilet with Baby Changing Facilities.
Our Next Event
HARMINIS – Multi-Sensory, musical, developmental & fun!
Are you looking for a baby & toddler class?
Do you want to meet new friends locally?
Help develop your child’s core skills and book a place.
Harminis is sociable, fun and educational, offering weekly
sessions to help develop early year’s childhood key skills.
What's On
HARMINIS IS BACK FROM 9TH SEPTEMBER
HARMINIS – Multi-Sensory, musical, developmental & fun! Are you looking for a baby & toddler class? Do you want to…
FREE Children’s LEGO Club every Wednesday, 3.30pm – 5pm
We don’t only do books! Norton Hive Library and Community Hub have all sorts of fun activities for children and…
POLICE QUARTERLY COMMUNITY SUPPORT DROP-IN SESSION for 2026
Meeting your local Police Team for advice Security, Fraud Awareness and Crime Prevention. PC GILL WILL BE BACK WITH US…
Join Yorkshire Building Society at Norton Hive Library for free Money Sense guidance on CVs, interviews, financial wellbeing, and more
THE YORKSIRE BUILDING SOCIETY WILL BACK WITH US AGAIN ON THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER These FREE monthly events, running throughout the…
Latest news from Norton Hive
Meeting your local Police Team for advice Security, Fraud Awareness and Crime Prevention. PC GILL WILL BE BACK WITH US AGAIN AT NORTON HIVE ON 24TH SEPTEMBER
THE YORKSIRE BUILDING SOCIETY WILL BACK WITH US AGAIN ON THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER These FREE monthly events, running throughout the year, offer free information and guidance on CV writing, interview skills, fraud and scams, financial wellbeing, cost of living, and budgeting. Open to all, No appointment necessary.
Take a minute for your health! This annual campaign is to raise awareness about High blood pressure and encourage adults to get tested. Visit Norton Hive Library & Community Hub for free, friendly, drop-in blood pressure checks. No appointment needed – everyone welcome.
Become a friend of the library
Would you like to have your say on how Norton Hive is run? Can you help to support Norton Hive to stay open with a free at point of access library service?
Become a friend of Norton Hive, so much more than just a library.
Hire a room
We have two rooms for hire at Norton Hive.
The main library may be used for a variety of events on most evenings and sometimes during the day (Monday and Friday) when the library is closed.
The Derwent room is available during the day from 9.30am – 5.00pm and is a light and airy area.
The history of Norton Hive
The building which now houses Norton Hive Library and Community Hub began life as a primary school, and has evolved into a volunteer-run library, community hub and community garden.