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Thornley Library


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

Opening hours

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

Events and activities

Craft group

Time: 10.00am to 12 noon
Day: Monday
Frequency: Weekly

Toddler time

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Day: Monday
Frequency: Weekly (Starting in September)

Reading group

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Day: Thursday
Frequency: Monthly 

What's available?

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

How to get there

Thornley Library is situated on the main road through Thornley near the Pit Wheel.

Bus stops are located close to the library, near the shops. Thornley Library has its own car park (please note the car park is closed outside library opening hours).

There are two cycle parking places at the library.

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Contact us
Contact Thornley Library
03000 269 520
Our address is:
  • High Street
  • Thornley
  • County Durham
  • United Kingdom
  • DH6 3EL