Boroughbridge Library

Did you know that the library is run by an independent charity and has to pay all its own bills?

Why does the library need money now?

We don’t get paid by North Yorkshire Council or by Boroughbridge Town Council to run the library and we have to pay out a lot more money every year than we get in

Some of our bills have increased hugely. For example, our electricity bill has more than doubled in the last two years

Also there are a lot of essential extra bills to pay in order to keep the library open, safe and welcoming for everyone. For example, in 2024 alone we have had to spend:

• £9,000 to repair and repaint all the windows
• £4,000 for a new boiler
• £1,200 for new blinds in our Jubilee meeting room
• £2,500 to repair the lift to ensure everyone can access the meeting room and events space
• £1,000 to upgrade electrical systems

Our funding target is £25,000

A huge THANK YOU to local people and groups and to many of the surrounding village parishes for supporting us so far

You can join them in donating by clicking the button, calling into the library or emailing Treasurer@BoroughbridgeLibrary.org.uk