Jesmond Library
Jesmond Library is a community library, one of over 500 such libraries in the country. It is housed in a unique grade 2 listed building and is home to a wide range of books which is regularly updated.
Library Anthology
As part of our tenth anniversary celebrations our Writer in Residence Amanda Quinn published ‘Welcome to the Library’, an anthology of writing from all sections of the library community reflecting on what libraries mean to us. Copies are available for purchase at just £5.
More than books…
As well as being a lending library, we offer a welcoming space for those who want to sit and read newspapers, to relax with a coffee, and to browse the information corner and community noticeboards.
Workstations and desks are available with access to computers, printing and photocopying.
Our volunteers run a varied range of sessions including conversation groups in French, German, Italian and Spanish; English language classes; a book group; poetry sharing and playreading groups; Current Affairs discussions; Craft’n’Chat: you can browse our Events calendar here.
The popular children’s corner is always buzzing with activity, with books and games, regular Story and Rhyme Time sessions and craft sessions during the school holidays.
Join Us
Join the Friends of Jesmond Library community
The Friends of Jesmond Library was set up in 2013. It is run entirely by volunteers, and as well as a free library service it offers a wide variety of events and activities for all sections of the community. We need to raise £30,000 a year to remain open.
