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    Kath

    As we celebrate 100 years of Gateshead Central Library, we want to also recognise the contribution of those who've made it more than just a building.  

    Kath

    Kath Milne

    Meet Kath. She's been a part of our Gateshead Libraries team for an incredible 50 years, making her our longest-serving library colleague. In that time, she's truly become part of the family.

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    Ann Cleeves

    For crime writer Ann Cleeves - creator of the Vera Stanhope, Jimmy Perez and Matthew Venn series - her journey with Gateshead Central Library all started in 1999.

    Anne

    Anne

    Anne first came to Gateshead Central Library in 1987. As a lifelong reader, and with the sheer variety of books it offers, it's always made her feel like a real kid in a sweetshop.

    John

    John

    Meet John. John is a long-time member of Gateshead Central Library. He first started coming to the library some 30+ years ago, when he moved to the area.

    Dani

    Dani

    Meet Dani. She's been the lead mentor for Coderdojo sessions at Gateshead Central Library for over a decade now.

    Tom

    Tom

    Meet Tom. Tom is our latest Centenary Champion and one of Gateshead Central Library's newer members. He's been coming to the library regularly for around 3 years now.

    Caroline

    Caroline

    Say hi to Caroline. She's next in our line up of Centenary Champions. Caroline hasn't been visiting Gateshead Central Library for too long, but even in a short amount of time she's been taken in by its magic.