The library in Bedlington Station has moved across the road to brighter, more modern premises. 
 

It can now be found in the East Bedlington Community Centre. Initially the library will be just for the borrowing of books, with IT for public use and a new self-service kiosk becoming available in the coming weeks.  
 

The old library was showing its age, with increasing heating and repair costs, and a move to a modern, well-maintained building made perfect sense. 
 

A registered charity, the fully refurbished Community Centre is in the heart of Bedlington Station, providing accessible facilities for the whole community. 
 

The centre is already well used as a hub for fitness classes, live bands and community events. 

The new library opening hours are:  

• Tuesday 9 am - 1 pm 
• Friday 10 am - 3 pm 
• alternate Saturdays 10 am-noon, the first one being 23rd April. 

Councillor Jeff Watson, Cabinet Member responsible for libraries, said: “We are committed to retaining first-class library facilities in Northumberland, and wherever possible we want them to be in modern, comfortable buildings. 
 

“This was a great opportunity to ensure the future of the service and work in partnership with the Community Centre to expand our offer just a stone’s throw from the old library and we look forward to welcome residents old and new and of all ages into the new one.”