Libraries

See the opening times for libraries over the festive period.

Library catalogue for libraries across South Tyneside.

Renew or reserve library books online, over the phone or in person.

Find a library in South Tyneside.

Find out how you can join the library. It only takes a few minutes and you can start using it straight away.

You can access computers and get internet access at our Council libraries.

See what events and activities are going on at the local libraries.

See our library events happening in the New Year across the borough.

Find out more about the programme of walks from each of the council libraries.

Our digital collections give you 24 hour access to eBooks, eAudiobooks and online magazines.

Online resources, blue plaques register, historic images, local history talks and more.

Join a South Tyneside library reading group.

The Home Reader service is available to those who are unable to visit the library in person for any reason.

Order items that aren't available in our libraries from other libraries through the inter library loans system.

South Tyneside Libraries stock a wide range of large print books, and books on CD, that we call Spoken Word.

Bookstart, nursery visits, art awards, and reading activists.

We have rooms available to hire at Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre and Library and The Word.

Follow South Tyneside libraries on X and Facebook.

Make suggestions for new books, e-books and audiobooks.

If you need help with any library information, contact Library Support.