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Libraries at the heart of our communities at Jarrow, Hebburn, Cleadon Park and The Word

02/11/2026

Join us at Cleadon Park Library on a Tuesday 2.30-3.30 for our popular carpet bowls. £1 per session . No booking required just come along on the day.

02/11/2026

Library Walks (Nov-Dec 2026) 🚶🚶‍♀️

Get active with your local library and join our free guided walks. Running from 10 – 11am:

👉3 Nov - The Word
👉10 Nov - Hebburn Central Library
👉17 Nov - Cleadon Park Library
👉24 Nov - Boldon and Cleadon Community Library
👉1 Dec - Jarrow Focus Library
👉8 Dec - Boldon Lane Community Library
👉15 Dec - Whitburn Community Library
👉22 Dec - The Word

Suitable for all to join. To book your place, call The Word on (0191) 427 1818

01/11/2026

What a fabulous session we had at our recent Flower Arranging activity at Cleadon Park Library last week. The finished results were fabulous. Well done to everyone involved in the activity.

30/10/2026

Join Hayley for a fun-filled family signing session packed with songs, dancing and movement!

These themed sessions help develop language and communication skills, listening, rhythm, early phonics and physical development through interactive songs, stories, puppets and play.

📅 Last Saturday of every month* starting Oct 31
⏰ 10.15am to 11.45am

*Please note December's session will be on Sat 19th.
For information and bookings: https://theworduk.org/whats-on/tiny-tweeties-at-the-word/

29/10/2026

Step into a world of stories this Halloween 🎃📖

Join us for A Thousand Tales and meet artist Suzie Devey. Try your hand at a fun printing activity in our free, family friendly drop in session at The Word.

📅 Friday 30 October
⏰ 10am - 4pm
📍 The Word

Why not come dressed in your Halloween costume and capture a magical photo in our enchanted woods while you're here?

No booking required – just drop in, get creative and enjoy a spooktacular day of art, imagination and storytelling 📖

29/10/2026

Wednesday 12.00 it must be time for this weeks Pauline’s Picks

28/10/2026

Want somewhere to play D&D? Got the knowledge and equipment? Get in touch! We’d love to provide a space for a young people’s D&D party at Hebburn Library. Swipe for more info!

27/10/2026

It’s almost time for Q***r Book Club! Come to The Word at 5:30 on Monday 2nd November (next Monday!) for a friendly bookish chat. Allies also welcome!

This month’s read is Rainbow Milk by Paul Mendez. If you haven’t managed to read the book this month but still want to come along, don’t worry, you’re welcome to! We’re really keen to get input on how the club will look and what we might read in the future.

(Swipe to see our adorable QBC bookmarks!)

If you’d like any more info, message us here or email [email protected].

***rBookRecs

27/10/2026

Create your own magical linocut prints with artist Suzie Devey at The Word.

Inspired by our A Thousand Tales exhibition, this full-day linocut workshop will guide you through designing, carving and printing your own unique artwork using forest-inspired silhouettes and vintage Ladybird book illustrations.

🟢 No experience needed
🟢 All materials provided
🟢 Take home your own unique prints

Come along, get creative, bring your art to life, and try something new.
📅 Sunday 15 November
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 The Word

Book now ⬇️
https://theworduk.org/whats-on/create-linocut-prints/
Age 16+, £5 per person with a maximum of 12 spaces

Come and see the A Thousand Tales exhibition ⬇️
https://theworduk.org/whats-on/a-thousand-tales-exhibition/

Address

The Word, Market Place
South Shields
NE331JF

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441914271818

Website

http://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/libraries

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