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A brief guide to what we have and what it costs...

Something for Everyone
  • 15000 CDs giving you the best in Pop, Rock, Easy Listening, Classical, Blues, Country, Sound Tracks, Ambient, World, Reggae, Folk & Jazz. Nice.


  • Over 8000 DVDs for your viewing pleasure. We buy the latest releases and have an amazing collection of TV Classics, Comedy, Horror, Sci-fi, Musicals, Bollywood & World Cinema, Vintage & Contemporary Classics as well as a whole bunch of titles for kids of all ages.


  • 200+ Language Courses from Albanian to Zulu on CD, Cassette & Video.


  • PCs with free access to email, the Internet & online music resources: Classical & Naxos Music libraries and Grove Music Online. Plus Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries and African American Song Collection.


  • And last but not least, a collection of great books that have inspired some of your favourite films. Choose from In Cold Blood, Sideways, Bullitt, Deliverance, Trainspotting, Brokeback Mountain, The Constant Gardener, I-Robot, Perfume, Slumdog Millionaire and a whole lot more.


Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9.00am to 7.00pm
    Tuesday: 9.00am to 7.00pm
    Wednesday: 9.00am to 5.00pm
    Thursday: 9.00am to 7.00pm
    Friday: 9.00am to 7.00pm
    Saturday: 9.00am to 1.00pm


Fees & Charges W.E.F. 1st April 2009
  • DVD Hire:
    Premium titles (overnight loans): £2.50 per night
    Weekly titles: £2.00 per week
    DVD Boxed Sets: £5.00 per week / £7.50 per fortnight (excluded from special offers)


  • CD Hire:
    2 weeks hire: £0.75
    Reservation charge: £0.65 per item


  • Language Course Hire:
    From £0.50 to £2.00 for 3 weeks hire, depending on format. If you'd like to rent a course for 6 weeks, please ask.
    Reservation Charges: £0.65 per item


  • Overdue Charges:
    DVDs: All overdue DVDs are charged at a daily rate:
    Premium DVD: £2.50 per day
    Weekly DVD: £0.50 per day
    DVD boxed set: £1.00 per day

    CDs, Books & Language Courses: £0.14 per item per day (maximum £7.50 each item).


Special Offers

  • DVDs:
    Monday 5.00 - 7.00: 2 for 1 *excludes boxed sets
    Tuesday: Premium titles due back Thursday
    Wednesday: All titles £1 *excludes boxed sets
    Friday: Premium titles due back Monday
    Saturday: Any 4 titles for £5 *excludes boxed sets


  • CDs:
    Every day 5.00pm - 7.00pm: 6 CDs for the price of 4
    Wednesday 9.00am - 5.00pm: 6 CDs for the price of 4
    Thursday 9.00am - 7.00pm: 3 CDs for the price of 2
    Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm:6 CDs for the price of 4


Lost Tickets
  • Replacement charge for lost tickets: £2.00 (Please bring ID)


Vocal Scores
  • Reservation charges:
    £0.65 per copy for Gateshead items
    £1.30 per copy for items obtained through inter-library loans


Lost and Damaged Items
  • A charge will be made for lost or damaged items

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