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 and Twitter.
The Word, 45 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, South Shields-
Summer Reading Challenge 2019
The Summer Reading Challenge 2019 theme is Space Chase, an out-of-this-world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Children can sign up at their local library from Saturday 13 July to take part and read six library books of their choice and return them before Saturday 7 September to receive a certificate and medal. There are incentives to collect along the way and it's totally FREE to take part.
Summer Reading Challenge 2019 -
100 years of Council housing drop in event
An exhibition of housing from the past 100 years including free refreshments, activities for children, giveaways and competitions at The Word on Wednesday 31 July.
100 years of Council housing drop in event -
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.
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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