Darlington Libraries

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

🎃Happy October!🎃

Borrow a book from Darlington or Cockerton Library in the month of October and you can enter our prize draw to win a family ticket to see "Room on the Broom" at Darlington Hippodrome from 27th - 28th January.

🕸Borrow a book from Darlington or Cockerton Library
🕸Fill in a slip with your name and library card number
🕸Put it in the box
🕸Cross your fingers! 🤞🏼

Please note: This show is aimed at little ones 0-5 years of age and all available show dates are duing school hours.

15/10/2026

Join us at Cockerton Library this Thursday between 3:30pm and 5pm for a story and craft session. The autumn is here so we will be making beautiful leafy hedgehogs. This session is a free drop in session however the number of places for the crafts are limited.

14/10/2026

Don’t forget to book onto all our spooky activities and meet Indiana bones in person!!!

13/10/2026

Join us at Cockerton Library this Tuesday and Thursday between 3:30pm and 5pm for a story and craft session. The autumn is here so we will be making beautiful leafy hedgehogs. This session is a free drop in session however the number of places for the crafts are limited.

12/10/2026

🎃On sale now!🎃

All our October half term events are available to book now via the link below.👇

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/october-half-term-at-darlington-libraries-4880718?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

11/10/2026

Well done to these children!
Inquisitive minds grow into innovative minds! 💡
Thanks for sharing Heathfield Primary School Darlington 😘

10/10/2026

W is for War Records.

We wanted to share with you some of the amazing resources you can access in our collection in The Centre for Local Studies at Darlington Library so we came up with 'The A-Z of Local Studies'! We're now at W.

Like many towns Darlington suffered a devastating loss during the First World War. Of the many Darlington men who enlisted more than 1,100 did not return.
If you are researching your military ancestors we have lots of resources that may help you, such as DLI War Diaries, Absent Voters List, Rolls of Honour and of course access to Ancestry and Find My Past. We also have folders with information about some of the local men who served in WW1.

W is also for Writers, Walks, Wooler Cuttings Books

10/10/2026

🌟 We’re delighted to receive such lovely reviews about our Town Library! 📚💙 Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their positive experiences and support our library.

Have you enjoyed a visit to Darlington Library? We’d love to hear from you too! If you have something good to say, please share your experience by leaving us a review on Tripadvisor or Google. Your kind words help others discover what makes our library so special! ✨

08/10/2026

Will you take 10 minutes to read and help to set a new world record?

Today National Literacy Trust, in partnership with British Council, are attempting to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most people reading online in 12 hours. It’s part of their campaign in the .

Join online sessions with authors and influencers throughout the day and be part of a global shared reading moment. Schools, businesses, community groups, families and individuals can all get involved.

Our staff at Darlington Libraries have taken part in their lunch breaks today and there's plenty more opportunities throughout the rest of the day.

Scan the QR code to sign up and take 10 minutes to read!