Gateshead Central Library is gearing up for another new chapter in its long and interesting history. Preparations are now under way to mark its 90th birthday and, for a building that has seen ...

A town's library is celebrating its 100th anniversary with events showcasing how it serves its community through a mix of old and new technology. Gateshead Central Library is holding drop in events ...

A community library is set to move into a Gateshead school in a bid to help a cash strapped council. Gateshead Council’s cabinet will hear details of plans to move Chopwell Library into the Children’s ...

The architect, Arthur Stockwell, was also responsible for the nearby Shipley Art Gallery When Gateshead Central Library opened on 31 March 1926, it was an immediate hit with users. In its first year ...

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Fines for overdue library books have been scrapped in Gateshead amid cost of living pressures. Penalties for late returns were paused in March 2020 at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic but have ...

A Gateshead-based community charity has expanded its services with a new local hub. Citizens Advice Gateshead has opened its newest location at the refurbished Blaydon Library, providing residents ...

When Gateshead Central Library opened on 31 March 1926, it was an immediate hit with users. In its first year 399,425 books were borrowed, which almost doubled the following year. And while a BBC ...