Regular Activities

Every MONDAY – 10.15 – 11.15am (term time only)

Join us for our weekly pre-school Storytime session.  Listen to stories old and new, crafts and songs

Cost: £3 per session

Just drop in or call for more information: 0191 536 4368

Every WEDNESDAY – 10.15-11.15am (term time only)

If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or just jiggle around to music with other children then come along to our Jiggle Tots group.

Cost: £3 per session.

Just drop in or call for more information: 0191 536 4368

This session is perfect for children who love to play with paints & colouring and creating something new.

Monthly themed sessions for children under 11, on Saturday afternoons

1.30-3.00pm

28 February, 28 March

Cost: £3 per child; refreshments & all craft materials are provided.

Booking essential, please pop into the library or call 0191 5364368.

Every Wednesday – 1pm-3pm 

Pop along to our weekly drop-in session to meet new people, catch up over a cuppa & have a chat.

This session is an open, friendly, weekly drop-in for everyone. If you’re feeling lonely or isolated and would like to meet some new people or would like to find somewhere new to socialise then we would love to welcome you into the Library.

Refreshments & table games will also be available.

£5 per session. No need to book ahead; just come along on the day.

2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month, 7pm

We are limited to 35 people and we can host teams of up to 4 people.  Please book early.

13 & 27 January, 10 & 24 February, 10 & 24 March

7pm, £5 per person, includes a glass of wine/alternative and nibbles.

To book, please pop into the library or call 0191 5364368.

Monthly, on a Monday, from 1.30 to 3.30 pm

5 January, 2 February, 2 March

A safe and friendly drop in social gathering for people living with dementia, their families and carers: a chance to enjoy refreshments, reminisce and take part in games and activities.

This session is free, please enquire at the library for further details.  Call us on: 0191 5364368.

Fridays 3-4.30pm

Come along and join in a fun and informal session, scoot that boot!

£3 per session

Monday evening 6-7.30pm

Come along and join in our informal, friendly singing  group.  We sing a range of pop, rock, gospel and folk songs in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. No sheet music, no solos, no auditions just lots of laughs and a chance to enjoy the benefits of group singing.

£5 per session

Mondays 2pm

12 & 26 January, 9 & 23 February, 9 & 23 March

Come along and enjoy a game of bingo in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and win cash prizes – including the snowball!

Entry £2, 6 games £1 per book.  Cash prizes and snowball £1 per ticket

The library is hosting Friday music nights  on the following dates:

30 January – Double Malt

287 February – Tony and Sara Chapman

27 March – John Metcalfe and Trish

Doors open 6.45pm and Music starts at 7.15pm

Bring your own bottle, snacks

Entry is by ticket only £8. Booking is essential, please pop into the library or call 0191 5364368.

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting for adults.  Learn the basics of knitting and crotchet.  All tuition, materials and refreshments are included

 Fortnightly from Thursday 15 January 2-3.30pm

Cost: £5 per session

Booking is essential as numbers are limited, please pop into the library or call 0191 5364368.

We hold a book fair, every 3 months.  We sell good quality books donated to us and all proceeds go towards the upkeep of the library.  Entry is Free.

Our next Book Fair is Saturday 7 February, 10-12 noon