Opening Times

Spring Term 2026
Happy new year!
This term we are returning to Monday mornings to maximise volunteer availability. If you need to see us on a different day please get in touch.

Monday  5th January 11:00 -13:00 Southlands Church
Monday 12th January 10:00 - 12:00 Southlands Church
Monday 19th January 10:00 - 12:00 Southlands Church
Monday 26th January 10:00 - 12:00 Southlands Church 
Monday 2nd February  10:00 - 12:00 Southlands Church
Monday 9th February 10:00 - 12:00 Southlands Church
HALF TERM BREAK - NO LIBRARY
Monday 23rd February  10:00 - 12:00 Southlands Church
Monday 2nd March  10:00 - 12:00 Southlands Church
Monday 9th March  10:00 - 12:00 Southlands Church
Monday 16th March  10:00 - 12:00 Southlands Church
Monday 23rd March  10:00 - 12:00 Southlands Church

It's important there is enough space and volunteers to see all of you please click below and fill the form to book. Please tell us is you want to try something specific as the slings don't live at the venue! Bookings close at 6pm the night before a session.
​You'll receive an email shortly before the session reminding you of the time and location. At very busy times this email may include an updated timings.

All our volunteers have families to look after. In the unlikely even that we have to cancel or reschedule due to ill health, we will email anyone who has expressed interest in a particular session.
Returns 
If you need to return slings outside of sessions bring them to
​69 Bishopthorpe Road, YO23 1NX
Please note this house is up a small mountain of steps!
Charges
YSL is a volunteer run, community group and as such relies on hire fees and     donations to hold sessions. The suggested fees are as follows:

​Attendance for advice on your own sling(s): £5
Sling hire: Newborn stretchy options: £12 for 4 weeks
Standard buckled carriers, woven wraps, ring slings and tie on carriers £12 for 2 weeks
High end Carriers £20 for 2 weeks plus deposit

School Holiday Carrier Hires: Whole summer holiday £20, other holidays £12 - return carrier in time for first session of new term 

Payments are currently accepted in cash or via Paypal
If a carrier is lost or damaged in your care, the hirer is liable to compensate the library.
​Photo by Josh Kirk on Unsplash

Carry your child safely and comfortably

How a sling library can help you find the right fit for your family.
Learn about the range of wraps, slings and carriers you can try and hire at YSL sessions. 
Here are reliable links and sensible tips on everything babywearing.

T E S T I M O N I A L S

Happy People
Our family has used York sling library for almost two years now: from newborn all the way to toddlerhood. We never imagined carrying for so long, but the expert and thoughtful advice from the fantastic team of volunteers has enabled us to keep carrying, and enjoy so much more freedom than using a buggy alone. We recommend the sling library to all of our friends, and hope to enjoy at least a few more years of carrying with their support.
Katrina Flavell
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