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A small branch library situated on the northern edge of the town, in a converted chapel, opposite Allendale First School.
Address:
Dawson Place, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 9PP (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos & The library houses some archives belonging to the Allendale Local History Society.
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Allendale Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is on roadside approx 20ft from front door.
Special aids for disabled customers
None
Public Transport
You can get to Allendale Library by the 688 bus service to the Market Place.
Other agencies regularly using Allendale Library
None
Alnwick library is located on Green Batt, just outside the town wall. It is the main library for the district of Alnwick and is the base for the mobile library which serves the Coquet valley communities.
Address:
Green Batt, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1TU (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, CDs, Display Board Hire, DVDs, Major Local Studies Collections, Microfilm Reader, Photocopier, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Alnwick Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is on roadside at main entrance door
Special aids for disabled customers
None
Public Transport
You can get to Alnwick Library by the 420 and 518 bus service.
A small branch library, located in a quiet side street and close to the main shopping area. Signposted from Church Street.
Address:
Middleton St. Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 0ET (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, CDs, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Amble Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is on roadside outside library
Special aids for disabled customers
None
Public Transport
You can get to Amble Library by the 518 and 420 bus service.
One of the busiest libraries in Northumberland, Ashington library is located on Station Bridge along from the Council offices (first floor access) Ground floor access behind main post office.
Address:
Kenilworth Road, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 8AA (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on CD, Books on Tape, CDs, Display Board Hire, DVDs, Photocopier, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Ashington Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Special aids for disabled customers
SW on tape and CD. PC for disabled access
Public Transport
You can get to Ashington Library by the public bus station 500m away.
Other agencies regularly using Ashington Library
Surestart Tuesdays 10.00 to 11.00
A medium-sized library, located behind the main street, directly opposite the health centre and next to Netto supermarket.
Address:
Glebe Road. Bedlington, Northumberland NE22 6JX (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on CD, Books on Tape, CDs, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Bedlington Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is in public car park, 10 metres away
Special aids for disabled customers
Big keys plus keyboard on a wheelchair friendly desk
Public Transport
You can get to Bedlington Library by the X31 X32 X33 343 442 447 and 448 bus service.
Other agencies regularly using Bedlington Library
Surestart - Thursday 1.30 - 2.30
Located in the centre of the local community between the railway crossing and the Co-op store this library also provides district council information as a Wansbeck Infopoint.
Address:
Station Rd, Bedlington, Northumberland NE22 5HB (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Bedlington Station Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Special aids for disabled customers
Big keys plus keyboard on a wheelchair friendly desk
Public Transport
You can get to Bedlington Station Library by the X31 X32 340 441 48 447 448 (Arriva).
A small branch library, located on the second floor of the Tynedale Council offices, formerly the Union Workhouse.
Address:
Council Offices, Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 2BS (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Videos
Accessibility
Special aids for disabled customers
None
Other agencies regularly using Bellingham Library
None
Located in Walkergate in the centre of the town. The building is shared with social services who occupy the ground floor. The library is on the first floor accessed by both stairs and a passenger lift. Built in 2000, the building is modern and spacious.
Address:
Walkergate, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1DB (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, CDs, CD-Rom, Display Board Hire, DVDs, Major Local Studies Collections, Microfilm Reader, Photocopier, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos & CD listening station
Accessibility
Berwick Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is across the road in Chapel Street
Special aids for disabled customers
Passenger lift, PC adapted for people with disabilities, disabled parking, entrance to library has a push pad automatic door
Public Transport
You can get to Berwick Library by the main bus route. The nearest railway station is 10 minutes walk.
Other agencies regularly using Berwick Library
Sure Start toy library
Built as the Mechanics Institute and later changed to a library, Blyth library is situated in the centre of the town, opposite the bus station. Blyth library houses the major collection of local studies material for Blyth Valley.
Address:
Bridge St. Blyth, Northumberland NE24 2DJ (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on CD, Books on Tape, CDs, DVDs, Major Local Studies Collections, Microfilm Reader, Photocopier, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Blyth Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is 300 yards away - plus limited parking in side street adjoining library
Special aids for disabled customers
Ramp access and lift to first floor
Public Transport
You can get to Blyth Library by the Blyth bus routes.
Other agencies regularly using Blyth Library
Sure Start sessions are 10.30 -11.30 and 1.30 - 2.30 on Tuesdays (term time). Contact 01670 797890 castrop@northumberland.gov.uk
A small branch library in a converted chapel in the centre of the village, located above the seasonal Tourist Information Centre.
Address:
Hill Street, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5AA (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Videos
Accessibility
The closest parking is in short term street parking opposite front door or free public car park approx 0.5 miles away
Special aids for disabled customers
Chair lift from front door to library
Public Transport
You can get to Corbridge Library by the 602 and 685 bus service. The nearest railway station is approx 1 mile.
Other agencies regularly using Corbridge Library
None
Address:
Blyth Community College, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 4JP (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on CD, Books on Tape, CDs, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos & Careers Library, Term-time creche
Accessibility
Cowpen Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is In front of Community College
Special aids for disabled customers
Adapted PC
Public Transport
You can get to Cowpen Library by the 48 bus service.
The second largest library in the county, Cramlington library is located near Manor Walks shopping centre, opposite the Phoenix Pub, between the police station and the health centre.
Address:
Forum Way, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 6QD (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on CD, Books on Tape, CDs, CD-Rom, Display Board Hire, DVDs, Photocopier, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos & Councillors' Surgeries
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Cramlington Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is Library has it's own car park
Special aids for disabled customers
Adapted PC
Public Transport
You can get to Cramlington Library by the bus routes to Manor Walks shopping centre. The nearest railway station is 10 mins.
Other agencies regularly using Cramlington Library
Surestart - Various times - 01670 735546 surestart.abc@barnardos.org.uk
Community Education - Various times - 01670 798100 - communityeducation@cramlington4.freeserve.co.uk
A small branch library, situated in the centre of the village in the old schoolhouse building.
Address:
Lynemouth Road, Ellington, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 5HN (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on CD, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Ellington Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Public Transport
You can get to Ellington Library by the 340, 420 and 423 bus service.
Other agencies regularly using Ellington Library
None
A small branch library, situated just off the large roundabout in Guidepost, near the main shopping area. Now has Wansbeck District Council Infopoint Service available during all opening times.
Address:
1 The Square, Guidepost, Choppington, Northumberland NE62 5BZ (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on CD, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Guidepost Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is 30 metres from library
Public Transport
You can get to Guidepost Library by the X32 X33 X18 434 447 and 32 bus service.
Other agencies regularly using Guidepost Library
Surestart - Wednesday 10.00 - 11.00 - 01670 822714
Wansbeck District Council Infopoint Service available during all opening times
A community managed library housed in the Hadston House Youth and Community Centre
Address:
Hadston House Youth and Community Centre, Bondicar Road, Hadston, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 9SR (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on CD, Books on Tape, Public Access Computers
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Hadston House Community Access Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Public Transport
You can get to Hadston Library by the 518 (Morpeth to Alnwick) 420 (Amble to Ashington) bus service.
A medium-sized branch library, located in the old Mechanics' institute on the main street in Haltwhistle, next to the Methodist chapel.
Address:
Mechanics' Institute, West Gate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 0AX (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, CDs, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Haltwhistle Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is on street outside the library or in Co-op car park situated next to the library.
Special aids for disabled customers
None
Public Transport
You can get to Haltwhistle Library by the 685 Newcastle to Carlisle, AD122 Hadrian's Wall Bus and 681 Nenthead to Haltwhistle bus service. The nearest railway station is 200 yards.
Other agencies regularly using Haltwhistle Library
CAB - Thurs 10-2 in separate room - 01434 321 225
WEA - Art class - Fri 12-2 in separate room - 01434 321225
Art Club - Fri 1-5 in a separate room
Craft Group - Fri 10 -4 in a separate room
Registrar of Births & Deaths - Open by appointment in separate premises - 01434 320263
A very small branch library, situated next to the railway station.
Address:
Church St, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 6JQ (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Haydon Bridge Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is in station car park behind library
Public Transport
You can get to Haydon Bridge Library by the 685 bus service. The nearest railway station is 10 yards.
Other agencies regularly using Haydon Bridge Library
None
A small purpose-built, branch library in the centre of the village, close to the Methodist chapel
Address:
The Towne Gate, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 0DT (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, CDs, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Heddon Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Public Transport
You can get to Heddon Library by the 685 bus service.
Other agencies regularly using Heddon Library
Parish Council - Monthly - 01661 852 523
Located within the Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham Library is the main library in west Northumberland and serves a network of 5 branch libraries and 2 mobiles. Hexham Library houses the Brough Local Studies Collection, the second largest local history collection in the County.
Address:
Queen's Hall, Beaumont St, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3LS (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, CDs, Display Board Hire, DVDs, Major Local Studies Collections, Microfilm Reader, Photocopier, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Hexham Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is on roadside on Beaumont street
Special aids for disabled customers
Lift to balcony area, Disabled toilets, Library Walker
Public Transport
You can get to Hexham Library by the 602, 685, & town bus service. The nearest railway station is 0.5 mile approx.
Located within Hirst High School at Ashington. It is a dual use library, serving both the public and the school.
Address:
Lichfield Close, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9UG (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Hirst Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Public Transport
You can get to Hirst Library by the 32, 32A, and A2 bus service.
Situated inside Kielder First School and community centre. In the centre of Kielder village.
Address:
Community Centre, Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 1HQ (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Kielder Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Other agencies regularly using Kielder Library
None
A small branch library located in the Lynemouth Resource centre in Bridge Road, Lynemouth.
Address:
Bridge Road, Lynemouth, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 5YJ (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Lynemouth Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Public Transport
You can get to Lynemouth Library by the X33 and 420 bus service.
Other agencies regularly using Lynemouth Library
None
The central library for Northumberland, located past St. George's church and adjacent to the Terrace Car Park. Home to special collections & services such as the Northern poetry library, and the film collection.
Address:
Gas House Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1TA (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on CD, Books on Tape, CDs, CD-Rom, Display Board Hire, DVDs, Major Local Studies Collections, Microfilm Reader, Photocopier, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos & Special Collections
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Morpeth Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is limited on roadside. Pay and display car park 30m away
Special aids for disabled customers
Lift to first floor, Hearing Loop
Public Transport
You can walk to the library from the bus station. The nearest railway station is 800m.
Other agencies regularly using Morpeth Library
None
A small branch located within the same building as social services
Address:
Gibson Street, Newbiggin by the sea, Northumberland NE64 6UZ (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Photocopier, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Newbiggin Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Special aids for disabled customers
Disabled toilet & computer for disabled use
Public Transport
You can get to Newbiggin Library by the N1, N2, 4, 9, 11, 32, X31, X32, 35, X44, and 250 bus service.
Other agencies regularly using Newbiggin Library
Occasional Surestart story sessions
Newsham Library closed permanently on Thursday 29 March 2007. The community is now served by a mobile library. The mobile visits one week on a Monday (even week number in a standard diary): 11am - 12 noon in the club car park opposite the old library. The following week the mobile visits on a Friday (odd week number in a standard diary): 2:35 to 3:35pm near the Coop store on Plessey Road. For further information about the mobile library service contact 01670 534522.
Address:
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Accessibility
A large, purpose-built branch library situated opposite Merton Way shopping precinct.
Address:
Thornhill Rd, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9PZ (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on CD, Books on Tape, CDs, DVDs, Photocopier, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos & Ponteland Local History Society Archives
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Ponteland Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Special aids for disabled customers
None
Public Transport
You can get to Ponteland Library by the 74, 75, X77 and X78 bus service.
Other agencies regularly using Ponteland Library
Reading Group - Last Tuesday of the month - 10.30 - 11.45
Ponteland Local History Society - Fridays 2 - 5pm
Prudhoe is a two storey, purpose-built large branch library situated on Prudhoe's main street.
Address:
Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland NE42 5AA (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, CDs, DVDs, Photocopier, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos & Meetings room
Accessibility
Prudhoe Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is Co-op parking behind library
Public Transport
You can get to Prudhoe Library by the 602, 604. The nearest railway station is 1 mile approx.
Other agencies regularly using Prudhoe Library
WEA Mondays when courses are running
MP's Surgery - Advertised in Hexham Courant
A small branch library located at the north end of Rothbury High Street. The library and Arts Centre building includes an art gallery, art room, community room and registrar.
Address:
Front Street, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 7TZ (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Rothbury Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is outside front door
Special aids for disabled customers
Stair lift to 1st floor for access to community room & art gallery
Public Transport
You can get to Rothbury Library by the 416 bus service.
Other agencies regularly using Rothbury Library
None
A small branch library located within the grounds of Seahouses First School
Address:
Seahouses First School, Main Street, Northumberland NE68 7UE (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Seahouses Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is Roadside parking, about 30 metres away.
Public Transport
You can get to Seahouses Library by the 401, 500, 501 Newcastle - Alnwick bus service.
Other agencies regularly using Seahouses Library
None
A small branch library situated within Seaton Sluice Community Centre
Address:
Albert Road, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay NE26 4QX (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Seaton Sluice Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Public Transport
You can get to Seaton Sluice Library by the 308 bus service.
Other agencies regularly using Seaton Sluice Library
None
Located within Astley High School at Seaton Delaval. It is a dual use library, serving both the public and the school.
Address:
Astley High School, Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear NE25 0BW (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Seaton Valley Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Special aids for disabled customers
Lift to first floor, Hearing Loop
Public Transport
You can get to Seaton Valley Library by the numerous bus routes.
Other agencies regularly using Seaton Valley Library
None
A small branch library situated within the South Beach Community Centre, close to the shops and pub.
Address:
Fulmar Drive, South Beach, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 3RJ (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. South Beach Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is 100 yards away
Public Transport
You can get to South Beach Library by the 447 and 448 bus service.
Other agencies regularly using South Beach Library
None
A small branch library located next to Widdrington Community Centre in a purpose built, spacious and modern building.
Address:
Grange Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 5LZ (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, CDs, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Widdrington Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Special aids for disabled customers
Disabled toilet
Public Transport
You can get to Widdrington Library by the 420, 422, and 518 bus service. The nearest railway station is 5 minute walk.
Other agencies regularly using Widdrington Library
None
Located just off Wooler High Street opposite the post office. A mobile library, based here, serves outlying communities.
Address:
55 High Street, Wooler, Northumberland NE71 6BH (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, CDs, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Storytimes & Events, Videos
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Wooler Library is Wheelchair accessible.
Other agencies regularly using Wooler Library
Registrar of births marriages & deaths - Mon 11.00-12.00, Wed 2.30-3.30, Fri 2.30-3.30
Monthly stories and song session - see library board for details
A small branch library situated within the Falcon Community Centre, five minutes walk from the centre of the village.
Address:
Falcon Terrace, Wylam, Northumberland NE41 8EE (Map)
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Facilities
Books & Magazines, Books on Tape, DVDs, Public Access Computers, Videos & Railway Museum
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor. Wylam Library is Wheelchair accessible. The closest parking is on roadside outside front of building. For those with walking difficulties access is from layby in The Dene to the side of The Falcon Centre.
Public Transport
You can get to Wylam Library by the 684 & 685. The nearest railway station is 5 minutes walk.
Other agencies regularly using Wylam Library
Playgroup - Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri - 9.15-11.45am. Phone (01661) 852174
Toddler Group - Tues - 9.15-11.45am. Phone (01661) 852174
Youth Club - Mon, Wed & Fri - 6.00-10.00pm. Phone (01661) 852174
Railway Museum - Tues & Thurs 2.00-5.00pm, 5.30-7.30pm, & Sat 9.00-12.00. Phone (01661) 852174