YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
Drop in,
you may be surprised at what we have to offer​
Our Services
Want to borrow our books?
Once you have your green library card, you can use it to:
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Borrow up to 20 books for 21 days
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Borrow audio books for 21 days
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Borrow magazines
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Reserve books from other volunteer libraries in Gateshead
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Once borrowed, books can be renewed by bringing them back in person, or (up to four times) by telephone
Need to use a Computer?
The library has a number of computers for the library members to:
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Use the internet without charge
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Use our printing services
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Access Microsoft Office Suite
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Scan documents
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Use the photocopier
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Fax facilities are available
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Volunteer assistance is available
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Note: A small charge will be raised for some of these services
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Use our Community Room
The room is equipped with tables and chairs, with electric points for connection of laptops and audio-visual equipment. There is a large projector screen on one wall.
Toilet facilities (including disabled toilet) are available. There is plenty of public parking.
Refreshments can be made available by request.
If you would like more information, please get in touch via telephone, email or in person
Regular Library Events
Monday
Rhyme Time
Tuesday
Barclays Local - An advisor from Barclays bank visits to help with savings and finance advice
Wednesday
Regular film showings in the Library Lounge
Thursday
Rhyme Time
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Knit and Natter​
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Library Book club - last Thursday of the month
Friday
Citizens Advice Bureau - Every second and furth Friday of the month
ABOUT US
Whickham Volunteer Library Association
The WVLA (Whickham Volunteer Library Association) has a superb group of volunteers who have worked with great enthusiasm to maintain and develop our library provision in Whickham.
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As we move forward, we will be putting some of our planned improvement into action, as well as taking on greater responsibility for the running and funding of our library.
We rely on you to tell us how we are doing, how we can improve and to offer your support by using this facility within the heart of your community. Without your support, and the money you have helped us to raise, we could not provide a library for our village. We look forward to seeing you in the library, please bring along your friends, family and neighbors​