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Libraries in Gateshead

All the information you need about Gateshead Libraries, including our Readers at Home service

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Search our catalogue for books, CDs, DVDs, eBooks or eAudiobooks

What's on

Find out about the events and activities at your local Gateshead library.

Local history

More about our collections, family history, resources for schools and local history groups

Children and young people

Explore Gateshead Libraries' resources, activities and events for children and young people

Digital services

Our range of digital services and courses, from code clubs to getting the most out of being online

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Membership and benefits

It's easy and free to become a member. Join online or come into a library. Bring an official letter with your name and address printed on it to get your library card straight away. Children can join the library at any age. We have a wide variety of children's books and activities for children of all ages!

We also have a large collection of books that can help with your health and wellbeing. We can help you find online advice and information and direct you to local services.

With your library card you can:

borrow up to 20 books
borrow up to 15 eBooks, 15 eMagazines and 8 eAudiobooks
keep books for up to three weeks - we don't charge fines for late return of books
renew books by phone, in person or online
reserve books
subscribe to eMagazines to keep up to date with new issues

Your new card will have a barcode number which is your username and you will also have a PIN

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