Sunderland’s librarians handle so much more than just books. They will often help children in music sessions, or story time, or perhaps give a helping hand to family tree researchers
Others have become IT experts for the modern day library visitor.
So let’s give them a pat on the back for their services as we look back on chapters from St Mary and St Peter’s Toy Library in 2004, Fingerpaint Kindergarten in 2009, and Sunderland Central in 2012.
5. Rare books on show
Back to 2006 where Cathedral assistant librarian Joan Williams was pictured with a rare book. Photo: KB
6. A big day for Denise
Sunderland librarian Denise Ferguson was celebrating 40 years in the job in 2006. She was presented with flowers by colleagues at Sunderland Library. Photo: AB
7. Hi-tech in 2004
Playstation fun for Marc Swann in this library scene from 19 years ago. Photo: IB
8. Boom time in 2009
Jolene Dunbar was pictured launching the new boombox service at Sunderland City Library in 2009. She was holding an electronic device which could offer users up to 50 hours of newspaper and magazine articles. Photo: PB