Libraries, museums and galleries

Discover something new today ... visit your local library

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  Museums and galleries

  Sunderland boasts a number of museums and galleries including Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens and the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art.

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  Community libraries

  Locations and opening hours for your local libraries including the services available in each library.

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  Dads 'n' kids club

  These free sessions are held monthly and are suitable for children aged from two to ten years and their father or carers. Mums are also welcome!

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  Bookstart

  Bookstart is a national programme that gives free packs of books to babies and toddlers up to four years, along with guidance materials for parents and carers.

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  Local history and heritage

  The Local Studies Centre is situated on the first floor of the City Library and Arts Centre and is dedicated to the collection of local information, including local and family history.

• Library charges

  Fees and charges for reservations, special services and overdue books and other items.

• Libraries - how to join

• Libraries - catalogue

• Libraries - reserving books and other items

  Books, Talking Books and CDs can be reserved and made available for collection at your local library.

• Libraries - computers and the internet

  You can access the internet for free in twenty libraries across the city.

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  Libraries - mobile library service

  There are two mobile libraries that serve the communities in Sunderland.

• Libraries - special collections

• Libraries - children's services

  Information about services aimed at children and young people in our libraries.

• Libraries - special needs

  Sunderland Public Libraries are committed to making libraries and information accessible to everyone.

• Libraries - toy libraries

  Toy Libraries offer families the opportunity to borrow toys for a period of time. Families can borrow toys, books, games and equipment, with a selection of toys for children with additional needs.

• Library services

• Books and Reading

• Libraries - local collections

• Libraries - online information resources

  Sunderland's libraries provide free access to a number of Internet Subscription Services, which gives you access to a wide of up-to-date sources of information.

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  Libraries - news and events

  Community News will keep you informed about what's going on in your area of the city.

• Libraries - loan renewals

  You can extend the loan period of your library books and other items in various ways.