Find out about changes to our services and Christmas opening times on our Festive information page. To find out when your bin will be collected over the festive period, visit Changes to County Durham bin collections at Christmas.

Due to maintenance, the following systems will be unavailable from 11.45am on Tuesday 24 December until 8.00am on Thursday 2 January: our online Council Tax, business rates and housing benefit services, and our welfare assistance form. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Bishop Auckland Library

Find out about the opening times, activities and services available at Bishop Auckland library.

Opening hours

Monday - 10.00am to 4.00pm
Tuesday - 10.00am to 4.00pm
Wednesday - 10.00am to 4.00pm
Thursday - 10.00am to 4.00pm
Friday - 10.00am to 4.00pm
Saturday - 10.00am to 4.00pm
Sunday - closed

What's available?

browsing
computer access
self-service photocopying and printing
book request service
inter library loans
study tables

Events and Activities

Digital buddy

Day: Tuesdays

Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm

IT problems? We have a digital buddy on hand to help every week at our library to offer help and advice on all things IT, whether it's PC, laptop, tablet or mobile phone related.

Reading group

Day: Tuesday

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm

Frequency: Second Tuesday in month

Yarn spinners

Day: Saturday (starting 3 June)

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm

Frequency: First Saturday in month

The Yarn Spinners are looking for new members to join their monthly craft group at our library. All are welcome, whether you're an experienced knitter or new to cross stitch and crochet. Free tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.