Oddfellows Hall, Scarborough, Scarborough Mechanics Institute, and Public Library, Scarborough blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Public library built 1840, as Oddfellows hall, later mechanics institute. Public library since 1930. Recorded plaque organisation: Scarborough Civic Society (Heritage Trail).

The building originally served as a meeting place for the Oddfellows before becoming the Scarborough Mechanics Institute, promoting education and self-improvement among working-class people; it has functioned as a public library since 1930, continuing its role in community education.