Stockton-on-Tees Libraries

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Stockton-on-Tees Libraries Welcome to Stockton-on-Tees Libraries. Enjoy books, events, information, internet access and more! Delivered by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

Search the Stockton-on-Tees Libraries catalogue: https://stockton.spydus.co.uk

We are here to serve the community and provide a welcoming environment, open and free to all. Free to join and borrow
Novels and factual books
Reading groups for all ages
Fun activities for children and families
Children and Young Person's Services
Home Library Service
Mobile Library Service
Family History Suite
Archives and Local History
Maps and photographs
Meeting rooms for hire
Basic ICT training
PCs with FREE Internet access

For information on all our services and for individual library opening times, check our website... www.stockton.gov.uk

Join us at Thornaby Central Library for the launch party of A Court of Splintered Harmony on Tuesday 27 October from 6pm...
16/10/2026

Join us at Thornaby Central Library for the launch party of A Court of Splintered Harmony on Tuesday 27 October from 6pm!

Immerse yourself in an evening of fantasy-inspired fun with themed drinks and snacks, crafts, temporary tattoos, photo opportunities, a quiz, cosplay masquerade, silent disco audiobook listening and much more. Suitable for ages 16+.

🎟️ Tickets are available now: https://tinyurl.com/nhbc9eyu

As an added bonus, every ticket purchased can be redeemed against a copy of A Court of Splintered Harmony from Drake the bookshop on Tuesday 27 October, including during the launch party itself.

Stockton Teesside.co.uk Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council DRAKE - The Bookshop M Pavilion Thornaby

Join illustrator Kat Lynas for Imagined Islands and Lost Lands at Stockton Reference Library, Stockton Central Library o...
16/10/2026

Join illustrator Kat Lynas for Imagined Islands and Lost Lands at Stockton Reference Library, Stockton Central Library on Thursday 22 October, from 2pm to 4pm.

Discover the hidden symbols, stories and secrets found in historical and literary maps, then unleash your creativity as you design your own imagined world filled with lost lands, bustling cities and mysterious islands.

Book your free place online: https://tinyurl.com/2v9423jx or contact your local library. Suitable for ages 12+. All materials provided.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

👻 We’ve got lots of free spooky fun happening this October half term! Spaces fill up fast, so don’t miss out... book now...
16/10/2026

👻 We’ve got lots of free spooky fun happening this October half term! Spaces fill up fast, so don’t miss out... book now! https://tinyurl.com/4e7vheup

We have a number of unclaimed Letters from Hogwarts from our recent Harry Potter event. If you completed a slip requesti...
15/10/2026

We have a number of unclaimed Letters from Hogwarts from our recent Harry Potter event. If you completed a slip requesting a letter for your child but did not receive it on the day, your letter may still be waiting for collection.

Unclaimed letters can be collected from Stockton Central Library until 31 October 2026. Please speak to a member of library staff. Thank you! 🦉⚡

Interested in history? Join Thornaby Central Library's friendly History Detectives group on Tuesday 3 November from 4p...
15/10/2026

Interested in history? Join Thornaby Central Library's friendly History Detectives group on Tuesday 3 November from 4pm and discover fascinating people, events and inventions. Share your findings, meet like-minded people and help create our very own history book. Suitable for ages 11+.

For further details, contact Thornaby Central Library on 01642 528117 or [email protected]

Celebrate the centenary of ICI with Teesside Archives as we delve into the rich archive collection and uncover stories f...
15/10/2026

Celebrate the centenary of ICI with Teesside Archives as we delve into the rich archive collection and uncover stories from one of the region's most influential companies at Stockton Central Library, Reference Library on Thursday 26 November, 10.30am. Register online or contact your local library to reserve your free place https://tinyurl.com/yn54rvvy

14/10/2026

Our Emotions display at Norton Library has been so popular that every book is currently out on loan – which makes us very happy!
Feeling angry? You can reserve a copy of:
😠 The Angry Book
😊 The Happy Book
😳 The Shy Book
😨 The Worry Book
This wonderful series from Howard Pearlstein and James Munro
published by Graffeg Books, is a fantastic way to help younger children explore
feelings, build emotional awareness and start important conversations together.
Ask at your local library or reserve your copy today.

Thank you to Graffeg and The Reading Agency for providing the promotional materials.

Writers' Block North East in Middlesbrough want to find and support the next wave of novelists in the region. You can at...
14/10/2026

Writers' Block North East in Middlesbrough want to find and support the next wave of novelists in the region. You can attend a taster workshop at Billingham Library on Saturday 14 November to find out more about Writers’ Block’s free, year-long novel writing programme. Book a place for any sessions by visiting www.writersblocknortheast.com/wbne.

🎵📚Read to the Beat may be over, but the rhythm of reading continues! A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this ...
13/10/2026

🎵📚Read to the Beat may be over, but the rhythm of reading continues! A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge. From discovering new stories and taking part in activities, to earning medals and certificates, you’ve made this summer one to remember.

✨This summer we saw:
🎶1292 children sign up and take part
🏅921 children reach their personalised reading goals and received medals and certificates

A massive well done to every child who joined the challenge. Whether you completed your goal or simply enjoyed reading more over the summer, you should be proud of your achievement 👏🏻

The may have ended, but the joy of reading doesn’t stop here. Keep the rhythm going by visiting your local library to discover new books, take part in events and enjoy free activities throughout the year.

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Stockton-on-Tees
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