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Shildon Library


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

Opening hours

  • Monday -  10.00am to 6.00pm
  • Tuesday - 10.00am to 7.00pm
  • Wednesday - closed
  • Thursday - 10.00am to 7.00pm
  • Friday - 10.00am to 5.00pm
  • Saturday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
  • Sunday - closed

What's available?

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

Events and Activities

Toddler Time

Day: Monday

Time: 10.30am

Frequency: Weekly (term time only)

Get Creative (Adult Craft Group)

Day: Thursday

Time:10.00am - 12.00pm

Frequency: Weekly

Go Digital (Computer Help & Assistance)

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Frequency: Weekly

Wellbeing Morning (adult puzzles and games & jigsaws)

Day: Friday

Time: 10.30 - 12.00pm

Frequency: Weekly

Adult Reading Group

Day: Thursday

Time: 2.00pm

Frequency: First Thursday in month

Chatterbooks (Children's Reading Group)

Please ask staff for further details 

How to get there

Shildon Library is situated next door to Shildon Health Centre, opposite St John's Church and the town square.

There is a bus stop outside the library for all the main bus routes through Shildon. A large car park is available behind the library.

Cycle parking facilities - there are currently no cycle parking facilities available at this library.

Customer comment form

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