Libraries

Some of the Summer Reading Challenge champions with their medals and certificates with Mayor Sue Little, consort Paul Little and author Adam Bushnell.

Hundreds more young bookworms complete reading challenge

BeMySource is a global research marketplace that enables access to physical archives, libraries and collections through trusted local contributors.

Ad Feature Research archive marketplace launches internationally

Hartlepool’s hubs and libraries will be buzzing with stories, creativity and musical inspiration.

Turning up the volume on reading fun

Into The Light: The Pioneers of Black British Ballet is a new exhibition bringing together archive photography, film and news items alongside video and audio interviews with dancers.

Free ballet exhibition comes to Hartlepool

NSPCC celebrates Talk PANTS Week as part of national campaign to prevent children from abuse.

NSPCC's national campaign to prevent children from abuse

Barclays will close another 14 branches in the UK

Barclays confirms more high street branch closures across the UK

A rare first edition 1996 Bloomsbury publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone purchased from a library for pennies is set to fetch up to £5,000 at auction.

Harry Potter book bought for 30p turns out to be worth £5,000

Lucy was hoping to spend some time at the library on her birthday.

Hartlepool library opening times could be extended under new proposals

Let children get out and about

7 half-term hacks to keep your kids entertained on a budget

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Hartlepool children urged to embrace their 'silly side' for summer reading chall...

Revealed - the most borrowed books of the year. Have your favourites made the li...

Digital libraries experience a surge in membership amid lockdown

Boris Johnson ordered the public to stay at home during a TV broadcast on Monday night (Getty Images)

Here's everything you need to know about new coronavirus restrictions as UK ente...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressing the nation from 10 Downing Street, London, as he placed the UK on lockdown as the Government seeks to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). PA Photo.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson puts UK on lockdown over coronavirus crisis - here'...

A range of Halloween events have been organised for youngsters on Hartlepool

Find out where you can enjoy Halloween events in Hartlepool for families

Author Katy Birchall signing copies of her books for pupils at Manor Community College. Picture by FRANK REID

Best-selling children's author makes inspiring talk to Hartlepool pupils
A bestselling children's author inspired young people to follow in her footsteps when she visited Hartlepool.
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Grahame Morris MP (far right) and Peterlee councillor Louise Fenwick (second right) with people signing a petition calling a temporary library in Peterlee.

Temporary library to open as bulldozers move in on existing building

A Bookstart bear bag from last year's event.

Dive into the adventure of books

Knights Of The Borrowed Dark author Dave Rudden at Clavering Primary School.

Author Dave Rudden enchants Hartlepool audience at event

Visitors to Peterlee Methodist Church get a chance to take a look at some of the arts that can be borrowed to display in their own home.

East Durham Creates Festival gets underway

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