News

We held our annual fundraiser last night at the Glebe Sports and Social Club, and had an amazing turnout - the place was packed. We had an even bigger crowd of supporters than at our last quiz night, and anyone who was there will remember how much of a squeeze that was.

Book Sale - 19/09/2026

Book Sale - 12/09/2026

In case you didn't know, the library will be closed for our glow up from 1.00pm Thursday 3rd September, and won't be open again until 30th September, so come along during one of our weekend book sales and stock up on books for only 50p! We will be running book sales every weekend (weather permitting) See you there. And also see you when we re-open with an even better library space.

Our annual fundraising night is on the horizon! This year it's Quiz Night.

Aged 12 - 18, and interested in Dungeons and Dragons? Starting Monday 1st June we have a brilliant opportunity to join our new D&D group.

Two of our library volunteers, George and Alan, are undertaking the Borders Abbeys Way trek, over 100Km of wonderful Scottish countryside, starting on 26th May, and walking for six days. They've generously agreed to being sponsored on behalf of Whickham Volunteer Library. Here we have two hardy chaps literally prepared to go the extra mile to raise funds. Please support them. There are donations forms in the library, or you can donate via our website https://www.whickhamlibra

Join us for a coffee morning at Fellside Methodist church

Our annual Easter Fair is nearly here! Get all the details

On the 13th February we hosted an evening of folk music and poetry, themed around Battle Hills burial ground in the Ouseburn Valley. This was sponsored by Gateshead Libraries, as part of the Central Library centenary year.

Exciting news for Dungeons and Dragons players aged 11 - 17

Join us in the library for our annual Christmas Fair - 29th November 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Race is (back) on - 24/09/2025

The book sale is on!

Get free legal advice - 09-06-2025

Weekend book sale

Join us for our Easter event - 12th April 2025

Healthwatch Gateshead are holding regular drop-in sessions. Third Session - 14/03/2025

Healthwatch Gateshead are holding regular drop-in sessions. Second Session - 28/02/2025

Valentines Raffle - Prize draw on 12/02/2025