Activities in our libraries

Holiday activities 

We hold activities, such as craft activities, across our libraries during school holidays.

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

County Durham Libraries will be taking part in The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge again this summer. The theme for this year is "Marvellous Makers".

The official launch date for England and Wales, and for all of our libraries, is Saturday 6 July.

Children will have from 6 July - 7 September to visit their chosen County Durham library and borrow and read 6 books over at least 2 library visits. On completion of the challenge, they will receive a certificate and a medal.  Libraries will also be hosting a range of free celebration events in August for the reading challenge participants.

Follow County Durham Libraries on Facebook for up-to-date information on our events.

See Summer Reading Challenge: Library Zone for information.

Regular activities

All our libraries have a range of regular activities for you to enjoy. All are free and cover a range of interests. See each library's page to find out when the sessions are on.

Toddler Time

Fun sessions for under-fives to help develop their creativity and literacy skills. Can include storytime, crafts and songtime. No need to book. Term time only.

Reading groups 

Sessions for adults which are great if you want to share your love of reading with others. Share your favourite authors, discover new titles and make new friends as you read and review books.

Get Creative

Creative sessions for adults. Bring along a project you've been working on, learn a new craft or pass your skills on to others.

Discover Digital

Our town centre libraries offer 'Discover Digital' sessions where you can get up to speed on computers, the internet and IT.