Library News

Essential IT Maintenance (Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2009)

Due to essential maintenance to our IT systems, the online catalogue, renewals telephone line and all public access PCs will not be available on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2009.

It is planned all systems will return to normal for Sunday evening at the latest. Issuing/returning items will be unaffected and library opening times remain the same. If you need to renew any items at this time, please call or visit any library.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.  To find your local library click here.

Wooler Mobile Services (5 October 2009)

Due to staff retirement and sickness, mobile services from our Wooler base are temporarily suspended. The vacancy has been advertised and we hope to recruit shortly. We apologise for this inconvenience. Items which become overdue because of this lack of service will not incur fines.

For further information contact Lesley Kelly 01661 832540.

Heddon on the Wall Library development (26 August 2009)

Heddon Library will be closing the doors in its current premises at 7.30pm on Tuesday 1 September 09.

Following a recent review of the library service it was agreed that library services in Heddon would transfer to being run by the community. Until building work is complete on the current library premises, the library will be operating with the support of a team of volunteers, from the Knott Memorial Hall.

A basic book lending service will open there from Friday 4 September 09. Opening hours are unchanged.

Building work on the existing library is expected to be complete in December, when the library will relocate there.

While services are ‘in transit’ between premises, customers can return items to any Northumberland library or mobile, renew by telephone on 01661 823594, or you can renew online here.

Library Book Sales (17 June 2009)

Sales are now advertised on this site. If you want to know where the latest sale is click here 

Haydon Bridge Library development (2 June 2009)

Haydon Bridge Library will be closing the doors in its current premises at 7.30pm on Thursday 4 June.

Following a recent review of the library service it was agreed that library services in Haydon Bridge would transfer to being run by the community. Until building work is complete on the current library premises, the library will be operating with the support of a team of volunteers, from the Community Centre on Radcliffe Road.

 A basic book lending service will open there from week commencing 15 June. Opening hours will be: Monday 9 – 12noon; Wednesday 1 – 4pm; Friday 4 – 7pm and Saturday 9.30 – 12.30.

Building work on the existing library is expected to be complete in late Autumn, when the library will relocate there.

While services are ‘in transit’ between premises, customers can return items to any Northumberland library or mobile, renew by telephone on 0845 600 6401, or or you can renew online here.

Haltwhistle Library Development (from June 2009)

Haltwhistle Library is currently located in the former Clive Brown shop while  construction of the new library is underway. To view the opening hours click here.