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Birtley Library set to reopen after refurbishment11 April 2025
The much-loved library will soon reopen its doors after being upgraded.
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Birtley library to temporarily close as part of refurbishment project10 December 2024
Following the refurbishment of Crawcrook and Pelaw libraries earlier this year, Birtley library will temporarily close next month as the third of four libraries...
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Temporary service changes at Gateshead Central Library03 October 2024
Due to the replacement of the lift, there will be temporary changes to services at Gateshead Central. Work will begin from Monday 7 October and will last 5 week...
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New look Pelaw Library now open13 May 2024
The newly refurbished Pelaw Library reopened today (Monday 13 May).
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Crawcrook Library reopening next week27 March 2024
Crawcrook Library will reopen on Thursday 4 April with a fresh new look.
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New playing cards celebrate the heritage and creativity of west Gateshead18 March 2025
The cards were unveiled during a celebration at Gateshead Central Library
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Discover more at Gateshead Libraries21 March 2024
Your local library offers much more than books, so why not discover something new this spring?
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Crawcrook and Pelaw libraries to close for refurbishment11 January 2024
Crawcrook and Pelaw libraries will temporarily close later this month for building improvement work.
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Crawcrook and Pelaw libraries to be refurbished06 December 2023
Early next year, building improvement work will be carried out at Crawcrook and Pelaw libraries to ensure the sites continue to be modern, flexible and welcomin...
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Nominate your Gateshead Heroes21 November 2023
Do you know a person or an organisation that goes the extra mile to help others in Gateshead to thrive? If so don't let their hard work go unnoticed - nominate...
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Council team to leave St Mary's in November25 October 2023
Gateshead Council has agreed that its Libraries, Arts and Heritage team will hand over the management of St Mary's Heritage Centre to Tyne & Wear Building Prese...
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National Libraries Week 202326 September 2023
Discover the diverse range of facilities, events and services on offer at Gateshead Libraries.
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New lease agreed to protect historic Gateshead building19 September 2023
Gateshead Council has agreed a long lease arrangement with Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust to secure the future of St Mary's Heritage Centre.
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A Common Thread: A retrospective exhibition by Clare Satow06 September 2023
Experience the captivating creations of local artist Clare Satow in a stunning new exhibition at Gateshead Central Library.
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