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Between Monday 16 December 2024 and Saturday 18 January 2025, the library opening hours will be different to normal - it will close early on Mondays and Thursdays, and be open on Tuesday mornings.

Seaham Library


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

Temporary opening hours (16 December - 18 January)

  • Monday - 9.30am to 5.00pm
  • Tuesday - 9.30am to 5.00pm
  • Wednesday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
  • Thursday - 9.30am to 5.00pm
  • Friday - 9.30am to 5.00pm
  • Saturday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
  • Sunday: closed

Opening hours

  • Monday -  9.30am to 7.00pm
  • Tuesday - 1.30pm to 5.00pm
  • Wednesday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
  • Thursday - 9.30am to 7.00pm
  • Friday - 9.30am to 5.00pm
  • Saturday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
  • Sunday - closed

Events and activities

Children's craft club

Time: 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Day: Monday and Friday 
Frequency: weekly (term time only) 

Seaham reading group

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

Knit and natter

Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Day: Tuesday
Frequency: weekly

Seaham family history society

Time: 9.30am to 12.00 noon
Day: Wednesday
Frequency: every Wednesday and the second Monday of the month between 4.00pm and 6.00pm

Digital support (drop in)

Time: 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Day: Monday and Thursday
Frequency: weekly

Toddler time

Time: 1.45pm to 2.30pm
Day: Thursday
Frequency: term time only

 Craft and chat

Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Day: Friday
Frequency: weekly

U3A reading group

Time: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Day: Friday
Frequency: the last Friday of the month

What's available

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

How to get there

Seaham Library is located the contact centre, just off Sophia Street in Seaham.

There are several bus stops within a short distance of the library. The Seaham Interchange is situated at Byron Place, a short walk from the library. Seaham Railway Station is within half a mile of the library.

Car parking facilities: there is free parking for up to 90 cars including disabled parking. There are electric charging points nearby.

Cycle parking facilities: 32 are available at this library.

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