Books
We have a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books for adults, teens and children including audio books & large print.
You can use your South Tyneside Libraries card to borrow books from,The Library and access the PCs. You can search for books using the library catalogue and reserve books from the amazing collection across all South Tyneside libraries. Just search for the books you’d like and if the library has a copy it will show what is available and which library it is at. If the books you would like are at another library you can select and reserve them (you will need to log into your library account to do this). You can have them delivered here for you -a quick and convenient service. Please ask if you need help finding a book.(You can return them to us too!).
Our dedicated, spacious children’s area is packed with books, toys & puzzles to ensure a fun filled trip!
We also have second-hand books available for you to borrow or to purchase for a small donation – new donations of good quality books are always welcome. Find out how to get in touch.
As part of the Library’s initiative to be more dementia friendly, we have recently added to our collection of books a range that is specifically around dementia as well as some on nostalgia.
We are hoping that these books will inform people of what dementia is but also provide support to people living with dementia and their carers, plus be invaluable to trigger memories and conversations. Click here to find out more.
We’ve recently added a new collection of books titled ‘Reading well for mental health’. These are books that provide helpful information & support for managing common mental health conditions or dealing with difficult feelings & experiences. The books have been recommended by health professionals & people with experience of the conditions covered. There are books for adults, young people & children. Those for adults & young people are located in the health section in adult non-fiction and those for children are part of the parent collection in the children’s area, though they are very much written with children in mind. More information can be found at www.reading-well.org.uk.