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The closing date to apply for a primary school place for September 2025 is midnight on Wednesday 15 January 2025. See Primary school places for more information on how to apply for a place.

Our online payment services and 24 hour telephone payment line will be unavailable on Tuesday 14 January 2025 due to essential system maintenance. You will not be able to make a payment during this time.

Peterlee Library


Find out about the opening times, activities and services available at Peterlee library.

Opening hours

  • Monday -  10.00am to 7.00pm
  • Tuesday - 10.00am to 7.00pm
  • Wednesday - closed
  • Thursday - 10.00am to 6.00pm
  • Friday - 10.00am to 5.00pm
  • Saturday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
  • Sunday - closed

Events and activities

Knitting group

Time: 10.00am to 12.00 noon 
Day: Monday
Frequency: Weekly

Crochet Group

Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Day: Monday
Frequency: Weekly

Rhyme time (Singing and lycra play for under fives)

Time: 10.15am to 11.00am
Day: Friday
Frequency: Weekly

Reading group

Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Day: Friday
Frequency: The last Friday of every month

Digital drop in session

Time: 10.30am to 12.00 noon 
Day: Thursday
Frequency: Fortnightly

What's available?

  • browsing 
  • computer access 
  • self-service photocopying and printing
  • book request service
  • inter library loans
  • study tables

How to get there

There is a bus station in Peterlee town centre which is served by numerous buses. Car parking is available.

Cycle parking facilities.

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