Sunderland Libraries

22/10/2026

Have you visited us at our new home in Culture House Sunderland yet? Pop in, have a browse and discover your next great read! 📚💛

Did you know we are the home of your City Library? 📚

Open from 10am - 6pm, the library is the perfect place to find your next great book adventure.

Whether you're looking for something new or rediscovering a classic, we have something for everyone!

22/10/2026

📣 Back by popular demand!

Join us in our new Maker Space room to design and 3D print your own fidget spinner!

Suitable for children aged 10+.
Spaces are limited so book while you can! Link in our bio 📎

📆 Wednesday 28 October
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library
🎟 £3

21/10/2026

We still have a few spaces remaining for our Tiny Tweeties Halloween session this Saturday in Houghton 👻🎃🕷️

Grab your space while you can!

🎃 Extra Tiny Tweeties: Halloween session added!

We've added another chance to join Ruth from for a special Halloween-themed session at Creative Smart City Hub @ Houghton Library on Saturday 24 October!

Expect songs, movement, play and plenty of spooky fun for little ones aged 0-4 years. Fancy dress is encouraged 👻

📆Saturday 24 October
⏰2pm - 3pm
📍Creative Smart City Hub @ Houghton Library
🎟 Completely free! Book your spot here; https://sunderland.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=382318

21/10/2026

🍁🍂📚A pleasure to have you visit us in Houghton!

19/10/2026

Visiting Culture House Sunderland this Wednesday? Here’s a quick update before you go 👇💙

Planning a visit this Wednesday? 💙

Just a little heads-up that The Den will be closed for the day on Wednesday 21 October while some maintenance work takes place on the peg wall and colour wheel.

It’s all part of taking care of our spaces and keeping Culture House looking and working at its best for everyone who visits. ✨

We’re sorry for any inconvenience, and The Den will be back open as usual after the maintenance is complete. Thanks for bearing with us!

19/10/2026

📚 A weekly read to explore

Our Adult Non Fiction choice is:

Persiana Easy by Sabrina Ghayour
Who is cooking something delicious today? You!

The queen of Middle Eastern cooking and bestselling author of Persiana returns with a collection of stunning and hugely accessible recipes that combine minimum effort with maximum flavour. Try one of the recipes and change up your weekdays meals!

16/10/2026

🎃 Costumes wanted!

We've opened our Halloween Costume Exchange, but we're still in need of donations.

Got costumes your children have outgrown? Instead of storing them for another year, donate them at the library and help another family enjoy Halloween fun for free 🧡

15/10/2026

A lovely one coming up from our friends at Arts Centre Washington! 💚

Box Tale Soup bring The Wind in the Willows to the stage on Saturday 24 October, with wonderful puppetry, innovative theatre and an original score 🍃 🐸

Find out more 👇

15/10/2026

Join us at Culture House Sunderland on Saturday 7 November for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate the launch of Lucy Farfort's new picture book!

Free to attend but booking essential 🎟️

15/10/2026

Thank you for visiting us! It’s always a pleasure to see the lovely children and share our love of books and learning 📚