Libraries

Join the library, browse the catalogue, renew and reserve items, and more

Library Christmas and New Year opening times

See the opening times for libraries over the festive period.

Browse the library catalogue

Library catalogue for libraries across South Tyneside.

Renew / reserve books

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

Find a library

Find a library in South Tyneside.

Join the library

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

Computer and internet access

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

Library events and activities

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

Walking for wellbeing

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

eBooks and online magazines

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

Local history and heritage

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

Reading groups

Join a South Tyneside library reading group.

Home reader service

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

Loans from other libraries

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

Specialist stock

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

Library services for children and young people

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

Room hire

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

Follow South Tyneside libraries on social media

Follow South Tyneside libraries on X and Facebook.

Make a library stock suggestion

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

Contact Library Support

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