ABOUT US

  • Free computer training
  • Lots of Books
  • Our friendly Volunteers

NOTICE: Library Closure

OPENING HOURS

Monday: 10 a.m – 1 p.m / 2 p.m – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m – 1 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m – 1 p.m.
Thursday: 2 – 5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m – 1 p.m.

FAWDON COMMUNITY LIBRARY  is wholly run by volunteers following closure of the former City Library service in Fawdon. We have recently moved int a larger room at the front entrance of Fawdon Community Centre, and have a wide selection of books and services, including free access to computers. We are just 2 minutes walk from Fawdon metro station and Fawdon Park shopping centre. Find us on Google Maps
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  • BEGINNER’S COMPUTER TRAINING COURSES  Courses now include Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • MONTHLY FAMILY HISTORY USER GROUP – we meet each month on a Wednesday afternoons
    • WED 22ND JANUARY – BRING ALONG OLD FAMILY PHOTOS AS WE DELVE INTO WHAT INFORMATION WE CAN OBTAIN FROM PHOTOGRAPHS
    • WED 19TH FEBRUARY – GROUP OUTING TO NORTHUMBERLAND & DURHAM FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY (NDFHS) TO EXPLORE WHAT HELP IS AVAILABLE LOCALLY
  • BOOKS TO YOUR DOORSTEP OUR HOME DELIVERY SCHEME FOR MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WHO CANNOT GET TO THE LIBRARY. FOLLOWING OUR RECENT PILOT, THE SCHEME IS NOW OPEN. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS SERVICE. CHECK OUT OUR  VIDEO AND CATALOGUE – COPIES AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY
  
Other services include:
  • Book loans & reservations
  • Printing & photocopying (B&W 20p, Colour 25p)
New members, young and old, will receive a warm welcome.             
NOT A MEMBER? Pop in to join – membership is free – check out our  MEMBERSHIP page if you would like to become a member of Fawdon Community Library.
PRIVACY POLICY
YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS
Fawdon Community Library (FCL) are committed to complying with the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), which come into force on 25th May 2018. Looking after the personal information you share with us is very important, and we want you to be confident that your personal data is kept safely and securely, and to understand how we use it to provide your library service.
(Click HERE to view our policy)
If you have any queries please email us  or call in to see us.
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