Central Library

Opening Hours:
Monday: 9.00-7.00
Tuesday: 9.00-7.00
Wednesday: 9.00-5.00
Thursday: 9.00-7.00
Friday: 9.00 -7.00
Saturday: 9.00-1.00

Telephone numbers:
0191 433 8410 (Books)

0191 433 8420 (Events: Tourist Information)

0191 433 8430 (Information Services: Local & Family History)

0191 433 8440 (Sound Gallery: CDs & DVDs)

Recently extended and refurbished, the Central Library offers:

• A wide selection of books, talking books, newspapers and magazines
• A specialist Local and Family History service
• A brilliant collection of CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays from the Sound Gallery
• Bookable PCs, with access to the internet, word-processing and other Office packages for a small annual fee
• Information Services
• A lovely new children's library
• A Teen space with wii, PCs and of course, great books
• Tourist Information Service
• ICT training and taster sessions
• A quiet study area
• An Art Gallery with national and regional exhibitions
• Bewicks Coffee Shop for light refreshments
• Community rooms for hire at affordable rates

Accessibility:

Access for wheelchair users via a lift and ramp
Minicom
Accessible toilets
Staff with Sign Language skills
Induction loops
Parking for Blue Badge holders

Address: Gateshead Central Library, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead NE8 4LN

Tel: 0191 433 8420
Fax: 0191 433 8424
Minicom: 0191 478 4839

We look forward to seeing you soon!