Darlington Libraries

Darlington Libraries Darlington Library houses Lending Libraries, a Study, The Hive, Centre of Local Studies & Art Gallery

08/06/2026

To support Carers Week, 8-14 June Darlington Carers Support will be visiting Darlington Libraries on Monday, 8 June, from 10am-1pm with leaflets, support and advice. Everybody is welcome. Please pop along for information, to find out what support is available and how to access it, or simply for a chat.

Carers Week is a national UK awareness campaign that recognises and supports unpaid carers who look after family members and friends. It highlights their challenges and celebrates their vital contribution.

This year's theme, building carer-friendly communities, focuses on making everyday environments more supportive and understanding of carers.

Are you, or is someone you know, an unpaid carer?

Next Friday we're celebrating !We know that not every child is lucky enough to have a bedtime story. On Friday 12th Ju...
07/06/2026

Next Friday we're celebrating !

We know that not every child is lucky enough to have a bedtime story. On Friday 12th June we're supporting BookTrust so together, we can keep on gifting books to those who need them most. 📖📚

Come down to Bookstart rhymetime on Friday 12th June in your PYJAMAS! and bring a £1 donation to help us raise money for Booktrust.

On the day, you can donate in cash, or via the QR code we will display in the library.

⭐Friday 12th June
⭐10.30am
⭐Darlington Library
Recommended for children age 1-4 years

We wanted to share with you some of the amazing resources you can access in our collection in The Centre for Local Studi...
07/06/2026

We wanted to share with you some of the amazing resources you can access in our collection in The Centre for Local Studies at Darlington Library so we came up with 'The A-Z of Local Studies'!
We're as far as , which is for... Posters!

Did you know we collect posters here at the library? We have a large collection and they range in date from the 1820s right up to 2026.
Why, you might wonder? Well, posters are a means of communication, designed to convey information succinctly using text and/or imagery (how they’ve changed over the years is an interesting topic in itself). We have sales and auction posters listing land, buildings, or house contents for sale. We have election posters promoting various candidates and giving us fascinating insights into the politics and issues of the day. We have posters giving warnings and advice, appealing for wanted criminals or urging us to watch out for pickpockets. We have posters advertising events, concerts, day trips and openings. In fact, so much of Darlington’s history is revealed in the poster collection!

P is also for Parish Registers, Patons & Baldwins and Pubs.

www2.darlington.gov.uk/local-studies

We celebrated National Doughnut Day at Cockerton Library on Friday. Our talented artists created some yummy paintings! ...
06/06/2026

We celebrated National Doughnut Day at Cockerton Library on Friday. Our talented artists created some yummy paintings! Well done everyone 🍰

New display!Call in and see our June display of photographs from the Richard Gaunt Collection. Richard’s evocative image...
06/06/2026

New display!
Call in and see our June display of photographs from the Richard Gaunt Collection. Richard’s evocative images of everyday life in the late 1960s were taken during a period of significant change in Darlington.
Take a look in the Centre for Local Studies this June...

https://www2.darlington.gov.uk/local-studies

What a wonderful Local History Month we’ve had! We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our guest speakers and e...
05/06/2026

What a wonderful Local History Month we’ve had!
We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our guest speakers and everyone who came along to our events, we couldn't have done it without you.
Our events have come to a close for this year but remember we have a wealth of information about the history of the local area that you can explore!
Take a look at out website for more information: https://www2.darlington.gov.uk/local-studies

04/06/2026

It's Day! Your library is more than just books. It’s a place to Go All In on the things you love. At Darlington Libraries, you can get free access to hundreds of books, including eBooks and audiobooks, events for all ages, free access to computers and printers and much more! During the , now’s the perfect time to go all in on reading. Join today for free and see what’s waiting for you.
https://www2.darlington.gov.uk/welcome


XL Creative Media

04/06/2026

On Day, we're showcasing our wonderful library and it's rich history with Chris Lloyd.
This year is , and it's the perfect time to explore where you came from‍.

Dive into local history, family stories, and historic maps in our Centre for Local Studies here at Darlington Library.

Find out more here👇
https://www2.darlington.gov.uk/local-studies #/

XL Creative Media The Reading Agency

Did you know that 72% of people say libraries are essential to their community? At Darlington Libraries, we are proud to...
04/06/2026

Did you know that 72% of people say libraries are essential to their community? At Darlington Libraries, we are proud to be part of that story. ’s Day is your chance to explore everything your local library has to offer.
At Darlington Libraries, you will also find creative sessions, reading groups, digital activities and opportunities to connect with others in your community.

Find our full programme of events on our website What's On Page👇
https://www2.darlington.gov.uk/events #/

Darlington Borough Council

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Darlington Library, Crown Street
Darlington
DL11ND

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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