Regular Activities

Every Monday – 10.30 – 11.30am (term time only)

Join us for our weekly pre-school Storytime session. The session will include reading stories, singing songs & craft activity.

Cost: £3 per session

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

Every Wednesday – 10.30-11.30am (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

Fourth Saturday of each month – 1.30pm-3pm

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

Junior crafts and After-school activities are currently under review.

Look out on Facebook and our
website for announcements of when activities will begin in 2024.

Each session is £3 per child; juice, biscuits & all craft materials are provided.

To book your place, 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.

Second & fourth Tuesday of every month, 7pm

Due to the continued success of our much-loved monthly quiz night, we are introducing a second monthly quiz which will be on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

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

9 and 23 April, 14 and 28 May, 11 and 25 June

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

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

Once a month on a Monday, from 1.30 to 3.30 pm

8 April, 3 June

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.

There’s no need to book in advance, and it’s free to attend

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

An informal friendly singing group led by choirmaster, Jennie Brewis.

Come along and 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

8th & 22nd April, 13th May, 10 & 24 June

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.

The library is hosting Music nights  on the following dates:

26 April, 31 May, 28 June at 7pm

Beginning with The Black Corner Band, 26 April at 7pm

Entry is £5. To book, please pop into the library or call 0191 5364368.