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Finchale Priory

Stanley Library

Opening Hours

Monday 9.30 - 7.00

Tuesday 9.30 - 7.00
Wednesday 9.30 - 12.30
Thursday 9.30 - 5.00
Friday 9.30 - 7.00
Saturday 9.00 - 4.00

If you wish to renew or reserve an item, please go to our Libraries Online page.

Contact Details

High Street
Stanley
County Durham
DH9 0DQ

Tel: 01207 232128

Email: Stanley Library

Contact: Chris Spencer

Location map of Stanley Library

Location and Access

Stanley library is situated next to the roundabout in High Street, and offers a range of services for you and your family to enjoy. The adult and Junior libraries are accessible for wheelchairs, Supernova screen reading software and large keyboard available on demand.

Transport and Travel

The nearest bus stop is approximately 200 yards on either side of the library, served by bus 78 to Sunderland from Stanley bus station. Off street car parking is available to the rear of the library.

Services at a Glance

booksCD's Audio Cassette Language Courses Photocopying PC Access

See the key for service icons.

Services in Detail

  • Books for adults and children
  • Books in large print
  • British Standards Online
  • Children's activities
  • Community Information Online
  • Community Legal Service Quality Mark for assisted information
  • Computers for public use with Internet access and email facilities
  • CDs
  • Display space
  • EITI telephone translation service
  • Information and enquiry service
  • Information leaflets
  • Language courses (By request)
  • Music scores
  • Newspapers
  • Photocopying
  • Reference books
  • Talking books for adults
Stanley library deskStanley library children's area

Regular Events

Contact branch for details.

Children's Clarty Tots
Reading Group (monthly)
Beading Group
Family History (monthly)
Computing