Books and moreFree entry to a world of stories
It’s free to join a library, and you can borrow books for free.
And digital formats like e-books, magazines and audiobooks. There's something for every age and interest, with plenty more on offer.
Get more from your library
Reading
You can get free e-books and audiobooks, and digital magazines and journals
Fun for youngsters
Lots of libraries offer free activities that help build a love of stories in children and young people
Order books
Your library can order in books you want to read if they’re not in stock
Renew from home
Renew your books online or over the phone
Stories bring people together
Reading improves literacy, feeds the imagination and helps relieve stress.
Lots of libraries run activities, events and groups that help people of all ages get into reading. They do this because reading is one of the best things you can do to improve your wellbeing.
“My book group helped me reconnect with the library, reading and people.”
Customer, Gateshead Libraries
