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Sunderland Libraries

@SLibraries

Official page for Sunderland Libraries Services.

 City of Sunderland
libraries.culturehousesunderland.co.uk/events
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Really enjoyed my ‘These Isles’ event today at the wonderful new Culture House Sunderland. Very engaged audience. Thanks to my interviewer James Routledge, @NewWritingNorth and @SLibraries.
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This Thursday!
Sunderland Libraries (@SLibraries) profile pictureSunderland Libraries@SLibraries29 Oct 2025
'Powell’s ability to bring Emily to life and give us Emily’s voice, so authentic and visceral, makes this novel extraordinary.' (@histnovsoc) @karenlpowell1 comes to Houghton on Thur 27 Nov to talk about Fifteen Wild Decembers, a creative re-imagining of the life of Emily Brontë
An image of author Karen Powell alongside an image of the front cover of her novel 'Fifteen Wild Decembers', accompanied by text reading: In conversation with Karen Powell Fifteen Wild Decembers Thursday 27 November 6.30pm - 7.30pm Creative Smart City Hub @ Houghton Library 74 Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4AF Tickets £3 Book at bit.ly/CHKaren or scan the QR code (shown bottom left) Logos: Culture House Sunderland and Arts Council England

ALT An image of author Karen Powell alongside an image of the front cover of her novel 'Fifteen Wild Decembers', accompanied by text reading: In conversation with Karen Powell Fifteen Wild Decembers Thursday 27 November 6.30pm - 7.30pm Creative Smart City Hub @ Houghton Library 74 Newbottle Street, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4AF Tickets £3 Book at bit.ly/CHKaren or scan the QR code (shown bottom left) Logos: Culture House Sunderland and Arts Council England

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Visit Sunderland UK
@VisitSundUK24 Oct 2025
Kids Go Free this Half Term! 😁 🚌 From 25 October to 2 November, up to three children aged 11 and under can travel FREE on the bus when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket or pass. Whether you're heading to the coast, exploring museums, or enjoying autumn adventures - it's the perfect time to jump aboard and discover the beautiful North East together. Let’s make half term magical and affordable orlo.uk/Kijso
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Lucy Nichol / Lucy Roth@LucyENichol28 Aug 2025
I’m looking forward to doing this event in Sunderland to talk all about when Sally killed Harry if anyone fancies it 👇🏻
Sunderland Libraries (@SLibraries) profile pictureSunderland Libraries@SLibraries28 Aug 2025
We can't wait to welcome author Lucy Roth to our Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library this September to talk about her wonderfully dark, humorous new novel, When Sally Killed Harry - come and join us! 🗓️ Wed 24 Sept, 6.30pm 🎟️ £3 bit.ly/CHLucyRoth
Two images - one of author Lucy Roth and one of the book cover of 'When Sally Killed Harry' - accompanied by text reading: In conversation with Lucy Roth When Sally Killed Harry Wednesday 24 September 6.30pm - 7.30pm Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library Independence Square, Washington NE38 7RZ Tickets £3 - book at bit.ly/CHLucyRoth Can also be purchased from your local library Logos: Culture House Sunderland and Arts Council England

ALT Two images - one of author Lucy Roth and one of the book cover of 'When Sally Killed Harry' - accompanied by text reading: In conversation with Lucy Roth When Sally Killed Harry Wednesday 24 September 6.30pm - 7.30pm Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library Independence Square, Washington NE38 7RZ Tickets £3 - book at bit.ly/CHLucyRoth Can also be purchased from your local library Logos: Culture House Sunderland and Arts Council England

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On the 26th and 27th August, the NEMO Vocal Ensemble will be leading Funk & Soul Singing workshops at Houghton and Washington Libraries. Both sessions are open to singers of all abilities, free to attend and can be booked into here: libraries.culturehousesunder…
Sunderland Libraries | Events

Sunderland Libraries | Events

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Sunderland Libraries (@SLibraries) profile pictureSunderland Libraries@SLibraries8 Aug 2025
Calling all emerging singers! 🎤 We'll be hosting two funk & soul singing sessions, a collaboration between @MCS_Sunderland and NEMO CIC! Head to the website to reserve a space (link in bio).
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Glenda Young, Author@flaming_nora23 Jul 2025
Am honour to be part of this on Saturday 26 July at @SLibraries all welcome!
Katy Wheeler (@KatyJourno) profile pictureKaty Wheeler@KatyJourno23 Jul 2025
From military reenactments to digging deep into our mining history, there's plenty happening in the city for heritage fortnight sunderlandecho.com/retro/mil…

Military reenactments to mining heritage: 10 highlights of Heritage Fortnight

From military reenactments to digging deep into our mining heritage, there’s plenty of events happening for #LoveSunderlandHeritage fortnight which is running until Sunday, August 3.

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The Space@thespacearts16 Jul 2025
Our Digital Spaces project heads to #Sunderland this weekend.....
Sunderland Libraries (@SLibraries) profile pictureSunderland Libraries@SLibraries15 Jul 2025
Get ready to be amazed by an exciting collection of VR experiences here in your local library! Drop in to #DigitalSpaces from this Sat 19 July - FREE, no booking required: culturehousesunderland.co.uk… Supported by @ace_national, @BFI, with #NationalLottery funding, and @thespacearts
A bearded man wearing a VR headset, in front of an image of Wallace & Gromit on one side, and a set of bookshelves on the other. Text reads: 'Where will you go next? Join us at Sunderland Libraries from Saturday 19 July - Friday 1 August for a FREE hands-on VR experience: culturehousesunderland.co.uk/events. Logos: Culture House, Digital Spaces, Virtual Reality Library, Arts Council England (Lottery Funded), BFI (The National Lottery), The Space.

ALT A bearded man wearing a VR headset, in front of an image of Wallace & Gromit on one side, and a set of bookshelves on the other. Text reads: 'Where will you go next? Join us at Sunderland Libraries from Saturday 19 July - Friday 1 August for a FREE hands-on VR experience: culturehousesunderland.co.uk/events. Logos: Culture House, Digital Spaces, Virtual Reality Library, Arts Council England (Lottery Funded), BFI (The National Lottery), The Space.

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Glenda Young, Author@flaming_nora11 Jul 2025
Honoured to be part of this year's #LoveSunderlandHeritage Festival. Join me at @SLibraries on Saturday July 26 in conversation with eminent historian Stuart Miller. View the full list of heritage festival events at sunderlandheritage.org/proje…
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Glenda Young, Author@flaming_nora20 Jun 2025
This will be great. I'm in conversation with #Sunderland historian Stuart Miller.
Sunderland Libraries (@SLibraries) profile pictureSunderland Libraries@SLibraries19 Jun 2025
We're delighted to be welcoming back best-selling author Glenda Young (@flaming_nora) this summer! Join us at City Library at 2pm on Saturday 26 July where Glenda will talk about her newly released book, Secrets of the Toffee Factory Girls. 🎟️ sunderland.events.mylibrary.…
A promo image for the event containing a headshot of author Glenda Young alongside an image of the front cover of Secrets of the Toffee Factory Girls. Text reads In Conversation with Glenda Young: Secrets of the Toffee Factory Girls, Saturday 26 July 2 - 3pm, Sunderland City Library @ Museum & Winter Gardens, Burdon Road, Sunderland SR1 1PP. Tickets from £3. Logos displayed are Culture House Sunderland and Arts Council England.

ALT A promo image for the event containing a headshot of author Glenda Young alongside an image of the front cover of Secrets of the Toffee Factory Girls. Text reads In Conversation with Glenda Young: Secrets of the Toffee Factory Girls, Saturday 26 July 2 - 3pm, Sunderland City Library @ Museum & Winter Gardens, Burdon Road, Sunderland SR1 1PP. Tickets from £3. Logos displayed are Culture House Sunderland and Arts Council England.

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Sunderland UK@SunderlandUK14 Apr 2025
Hop into Easter fun with @SLibraries! 🐰 From egg hunts to film screenings, storytelling with Lucy Farfort, Earth Day workshops & more, there's something for everyone this Easter! 🐣 Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/yC7Cy Full schedule 👉 orlo.uk/8Um6t
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Book Fairies NE UK@Bookfairies_NE14 Apr 2025
Who will be lucky enough to spot this copy of @PenguinUKBooks #Dispersals by #JessicaJLee hidden by a book fairy today in @SLibraries Washington Galleries library? #ibelieveinbookfairies #BookFairyProofs #TBFPenguin #BookFairies #FreeBook #FindABook #NatureWriting #NatureWriter
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Visit Sunderland UK
@VisitSundUK14 Apr 2025
Looking for free and fun family activities this Easter? @SLibraries has it all! 🐣 Visit orlo.uk/yPNzJ to find out what creative events are planned over the school break.
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Trevor Wood@TrevorWoodWrite26 Mar 2025
Washington Library a week today! Come and chat. I might even bring sweets! @SLibraries sunderland.events.mylibrary.…
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SHORT FILMS. BIG IDEAS. Sunderland Shorts is back in 2025 for our 10th anniversary celebration and we want your film to be part of the action! Submit now & find out more about our BIFA qualifying & Filmfreeway Top 100 Film Festival at: Filmfreeway.com/SunderlandSh… #SSFF2025
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Libraries Connected@libsconnected18 Nov 2024
This #SelfCareWeek, take the opportunity to visit your local #Library and pick out something from the @readingagency #ReadingWell collection. Reading Well supports you to understand and manage your health and #Wellbeing using helpful reading.
The Reading Agency (@readingagency) profile pictureThe Reading Agency@readingagency18 Nov 2024
#SelfCareWeek is a time to talk about looking after our mental health and wellbeing. Advice and support for all ages can be found in our #ReadingWell books, e-books and audiobooks. Explore the books online 👉 readingagency.org.uk/reading…
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Sunderland Museum@SundMuseum23 Oct 2024
Half Term isn’t far away and we have lots of affordable family fun for you to enjoy! 😄 ⚓️ Spooky Ships Trail: Daily: £1 per trail 👻 Spooky Portrait Station: Daily: Free 🌺 Rangoli Flowers: Friday 1 November: Free Discover more at sunderlandmusuem.org.uk
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Future Sunderland@FutureSunlun17 Oct 2024
Latest photos from Culture House: The new landmark building is set to be completed next year and will, among other things, house the city's library, host exhibition and gallery spaces, and provide a permanent home for local history and archive collections.
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Ready, Set, Write! 📝There is still time to enter #BBC500Words 2024 and write the stories you want to read. The competition closes 9pm Friday 8 November 2024. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words
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Our weekly Open Space Sessions are starting next week in Washington and Houghton Libraries! 🎹 As well as DJ and Music Production drop-in workshops, support from our Early Help colleagues will be available. All sessions are free and no prior music experience is needed!
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Sunderland UK@SunderlandUK3 Oct 2024
We want the children and young people of Sunderland to have their say and show us what a Sustainable Sunderland should look like by taking part in the #WeLoveSunderland art competition! Find out more at orlo.uk/BZYWP #WeLoveSunderland #WearSustainable
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