Libraries

Your County, Your Library

Your library offers a huge range of services for you and your family to enjoy. Find out about the services offered in your local library by clicking on the links below for further information:

Archives - Durham County Record Office is responsible for collecting and preserving the archives of people and organisations in County Durham and Darlington.

Books and Reading - discover new books, more websites for booklovers and our reader reviews.
Books in Other Languages - how we can satisfy requests for reading material in a range of languages.
Children and Young People - our branches have books for children of all ages.
European Public Information Centre (EPIC) - providing information on Europe and the European Union.
Health Information Points - Community access points for health information in libraries.
Heritage Services - see how you can research local and family history in your library.
Information, Communication and Reference Services - find out how we can help with more about information, fax, photocopying and much more.
Information and Community Development Projects - find out about the Information and Community Projects Team who run a number of community ICT projects.
Internet, Computers and ICT - for information about a range of IT available in your local library.
Learning in Libraries - discover the services we offer for learners of all ages.
Libraries for Schools - information about the range of services provided by Durham Learning Resources.
Library Charges and Fines - details of our fines and charges on overdue books and audio materials.
Library Facilities, Location and Opening Hours - find your local library and the services it offers.
Library Membership and Joining - discover how to join your library.
Library Online - search our library catalogue; renew items on loan or request an item; register for membership.
Library Sale of Used Items - details of forthcoming booksales in our libraries across the county.
Library Services for People with Disabilities or Other Needs - find out more about the services we offer to people with disabilities or other needs.
Mobile Library - discover which communities are served by our mobile libraries. The Libraries information pages on Library Online will give dates for scheduled mobile library halts for the next four weeks.
National Year of Reading is a year-long celebration of reading in all its forms. It aims to help build a greater national passion for reading in England – for children, families and adult learners alike.

Online Reference Resources - registered members of the library have free access to a range of Online Reference titles.
Policies, Plans and Regulations - read the Culture and Leisure Operational Plan, Public Library Position Statement, Public Library User Survey 2000 and library bye-laws.
Readers at Home - discover services available for housebound users.
Sound and Vision - find out more about hiring CDs, talking books and videos.