North Yorkshire libraries

North Yorkshire Council Libraries runs free children's library sessions across the county, including Rhyme Time and Story Time. Start with the council's North Yorkshire libraries guide and then move into a local listing such as Thirsk Rhyme Time.

Rhyme Time is listed for ages 0 months to 5 years, while Story Time is listed for ages 2 to 5 years. Sessions run on weekday mornings at libraries and community libraries in places such as Tadcaster, Richmond, Malton and Leyburn.

That gives families a simple way to compare baby-friendly rhyme sessions with preschool story slots before choosing a branch. The age band and the nearest venue are the quickest checks when you are narrowing down options.