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Pelton Library

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

Opening hours

Monday - 2.00pm to 5.30pm
Tuesday - closed
Wednesday - 9.00am to 7.00pm
Thursday - 2.00pm to 5.30pm
Friday - closed
Saturday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
Sunday - closed

Events and activities

Story time (for children under 5)

Time: 2.15pm to 2.45pm
Day: Monday
Frequency: weekly

Knit and natter

Time: 9.30am to 10.30am
Day: Wednesday
Frequency: first and third Wednesday of the month

Reading group

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Day: Wednesday
Frequency: last Wednesday of the month

Carer's story group

Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Day: Wednesday
Frequency: Third Wednesday of the month

What's available

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

How to get there

There are bus stops within 150 yards in both directions of the library, and the number eight from Chester-le-Street to Stanley passes through Pelton. The library also has car parking facilities.

Cycle parking facilities - six are available at this library.