Friends of WVLA
Everything You Need to Know
What WVLA is...
Our Library is not just a place to borrow books...
... It's a shared community space for many diverse groups. We also host one off events for the whole family, such as Christmas & Easter fairs.
... It's a spot where you can access our computers and printer copier, with helpful staff available to assist
... It's an accessible friendly hub for our very popular Rhyme Time Sessions, great for your baby or toddler's development
... Once a week it transforms into a cinema, showing both classics and new releases at our Wednesday Movie Matinées
... It's also a relaxing spot to read and enjoy a coffee, have your pick of books and newspapers in our welcoming Library Lounge
... It's so much more
Become a friend of Whickham Library
Since 2017 Whickham Library has been operated by volunteers. Everyone in the library is unpaid, giving their time and effort to keep the library open. As a charity, we rely on the community's help and financial support. Gateshead Council provide books and tech support, but the library pays all the bills to keep the doors open.
Become a Friend, make regular donations, and help us keep this valuable space open.
For information about becoming a Friend, contact us at: whickhamlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk
What it involves
If you'd like to keep Whickham Library open, but can't volunteer, then you can give valuable support by donating money. You can do this by donating: a one off amount, an annual amount, or a monthly amount. All will be gratefully received. WVLA can claim gift aid on donations which will increase the value by 25%.
The WVLA will:
Keep you updated with our latest news via our Friends newsletter
Invite you to an annual Friends evening
Give you advance notice of upcoming events, like author visits, fairs, quizzes
Donation forms are available in the library