County Durham Libraries Book Collection Tour

Visit County Durham Libraries' headquarters and book collection. Hear about the social history of the public library service, the Dewey Decimal System and all the services offered by County Durham Libraries. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour to discover how that book you reserved ends up at your local branch and browse the shelves of the largest publicly owned book collection in the North-East.
Booking essential
Adults only
Please bring along your library card if you'd like to borrow books on the day.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:

1000

Location & directions

Sevenhills, Unit 1, Greenhills Business Park, Enterprise Way, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6JB

Directions:

From north, south and east, turn off the A167 at Thinford roundabout towards Durham Gate. At the next roundabout turn right onto Arlington Way. At the junction turn left onto Meadowfield Avenue. Take the first right onto Dean Lane/Enterprise Way. Take the next right through the grey metal gates signed, ‘Greenhills Business Park’. From the west, turn left off the A688 at the roundabout, after Spennymoor (before Thinford), signposted Council Offices. At the next roundabout turn right onto Eve Lane. At the following roundabout turn left onto Arlington Way. At the junction turn left onto Meadowfield Avenue. Take the first right onto Dean Lane/Enterprise Way. Take the next right through the grey metal gates signed, ‘Greenhills Business Park’. Park in the carpark on the right. Take care walking through the carpark and the crossing to the Sevenhills building. What3words defended.logic.severe

Contact on day:

Suzanne Green

Telephone number:

+443000263788

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking essential. Adults only. Attendees can arrive up to 15 minutes early but latecomers will not be admitted.

Booking contact name:

Julie Slater

Booking telephone number:

+443000263774

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

27 Jul 2026 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2026 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Please let us know when booking if you have any access requirements and/or additional needs.

Additional information

Please bring your library card if you'd like to borrow books on the day.

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s)

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