Libraries

Little Libraries have been installed along Sunderland's seafront to encourage people to read.

Little Libraries start new chapter on Sunderland seafront

Workers in the finishing room at Luxdon Laundry.

Work experience memories: Laundry, hospital, swimming baths included

BeMySource is a global research marketplace that enables access to physical archives, libraries and collections through trusted local contributors.

Ad Feature Research archive marketplace launches internationally

Ryhope-born Glenda Young whose books link to the old factories of the North East, and the characters who worked in them.

I'm hosting another history talk at local landmark to meet demand

New independent book store Electric Beacon Books has opened up in South Shields town centre with owners Steven Lumsdale and Amy Stonehouse.

New independent bookshop opens its doors in heart of town

Councils spent £61k+ removing 'Operation Raise the Colours' flags

The library at Ushaw is a real hidden gem

Rare chance to see inside secret library

Kayll Road remembered in a string of striking images from the Echo archives.

11 memorable pictures charting 80 years of life in Kayll Road

The decision made in the 19th to build the museum was highly controversial.

Fears of 'less boozing' meant Sunderland Museum was almost never built

Acclaimed authors to give talks across Sunderland this summer

Washington Library

Two Sunderland libraries given extra £230,000 in Government funding

Nine Sunderland scenes to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day.

Nine retro scenes to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day

Win Sunderland '73 book and cuppa and cake at National Glass Centre

NSPCC celebrates Talk PANTS Week as part of national campaign to prevent children from abuse.

NSPCC's national campaign to prevent children from abuse

Barclays will close another 14 branches in the UK

Barclays confirms more high street branch closures across the UK

A rare first edition 1996 Bloomsbury publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone purchased from a library for pennies is set to fetch up to £5,000 at auction.

Harry Potter book bought for 30p turns out to be worth £5,000
A battered copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone bought from a library has turned out to be an ultra-rare first edition worth £5,000
Sophie Wills

Let children get out and about

7 half-term hacks to keep your kids entertained on a budget

Revealed - the most borrowed books of the year. Have your favourites made the li...

Digital libraries experience a surge in membership amid lockdown

Boris Johnson ordered the public to stay at home during a TV broadcast on Monday night (Getty Images)

Here's everything you need to know about new coronavirus restrictions as UK ente...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressing the nation from 10 Downing Street, London, as he placed the UK on lockdown as the Government seeks to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). PA Photo.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson puts UK on lockdown over coronavirus crisis - here'...

Sylvia Reavley at Washington Town Centre Library to pick up her free copy of The Seven Sisters.

Sunderland libraries celebrate World Book Night

Coun Fay Cunningham with Whitburn Library's volunteers

Whitburn village library all set to re-open

Grahame Morris MP (far right) and Peterlee councillor Louise Fenwick (second right) with people signing a petition calling a temporary library in Peterlee.

Temporary library to open as bulldozers move in on existing building

Need to keep library services

Sunderland Civic Centre

Who will get your vote?

Hendon Library one of those that has closed.

Libraries sell-off could raise Â£500,000 for Sunderland council
The sale of libraries could bring in Â£500,000 for Sunderland City Council as it continues to sell off its assets.
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