Library News

What do young people think of libraries?

During the week of Monday 20 September 2010, the library service is going to be asking children and young people to complete a questionnaire that asks them what they think of the service that libraries provide for them.

If children are unable to complete a questionnaire themselves, their parent / carers or library staff can help them.

It is hoped that the library service will find out how children currently use libraries and their satisfaction with core services and with the library overall.

The survey is being conducted in libraries throughout England / Scotland / Wales / Northern Ireland between September and October 2010.

For further details contact your local library.

Haltwhistle Library moving back to former premises

The current premises will close at 7.00pm on Monday 6 September 2010 due to the library moving back to the former site in the Mechanics Institute building, on West Gate.  The library has been extensively refurbished with funding from The Big Lottery Fund. 

The Big Lottery Fund distributes half of the National Lottery good cause funding across the UK. The Fund is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.

The library will re-open for business on Friday 10 September at 9.30am.

Items can be returned to any library or mobile, renewed online by visiting our website www.northumberland.gov.uk/243 or our 24hr renewals line 01670 50 50 16.

We look forward to welcoming you to our exciting new library!

Summer Reading Challenge 2010

Northumberland Libraries are ready to launch children into orbit for an intergalactical adventure that will keep them reading throughout the school summer holidays....with the 2010 Summer Reading Challenge.  Children of any age can sign up at their local library from Saturday 3rd July and all materials are absolutely free.  To find out more click here.