Libraries
South Tyneside libraries app
You can access a range of services on the app from borrowing, reserving or renewing a title, finding out information about opening hours and events taking place at your local library and lots more.
The South Tyneside libraries app is available to download on the Apple Store and Android.
For more information or to download the app, please see:
The Word
For more information on the latest events and exhibitions, opening times and directions, please visit The Word website. The Word is also available to follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Word, 45 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, South Shields-
Jarrow Focus Library - now open
Your new Jarrow Library is now open inside Jarrow Focus with over 4,000 new books, a larger children's area, 12 People's Network computers, extended opening times and more!
Jarrow Focus Library - now open -
South Tyneside Remembers World War One
Browse our new research site that commemorates the lives of the men and women from South Tyneside who served during "The Great War". It includes records not only of those who died but also the people who survived.
South Tyneside Remembers World War One -
What's on at The Word
View a full list of activities and events at The Word.
What's on at The Word -
Library activities
There's lots happening at your local library, including rhyme and story times, author talks, film shows, ukulele, knitting and more.
Library activities -
The best start in life
We're working to give the children of South Tyneside the best start in life. Find out about our wide range of services for children and families.
The best start in life