Seaham library is behind Church Street Shopping Precinct in Seaham. We offer a range of services and facilities for you and your family to enjoy. The library is accessible, operates a loop system, and has supernova screen reading software and a large keyboard for people who are visually impaired.
Opening hours
Monday 9.30am - 7.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 7.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm
Friday 9.30am - 7.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Library Online
If you would like to browse our catalogue, request an item or renew an item already on loan, please visit Library Online. As a member of Durham County Council library service you have full, free, access to a range of web sites, including NewsBank, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Grove Music Online and Encyclopædia Britannica Online.
Transport and travel
There are several bus stops within a short distance of the library. The new Seaham Interchange is situated at Byron Place, a short walk from the library. Seaham Railway Station is within half a mile of the library.
Location map of Seaham library.
Services
- Books
- Audiobooks
- CDs
- Internet and email facilities
- Public access computers
- Information leaflets
- HealthZone
- Reference books
- Children’s activities
- Display space
- Local newspapers
- Language courses
- Music scores
Additional facilities
- Photocopier
- Coffee mornings
- Adult literacy material
- Census records 1841 - 1891 for the Seaham area
- Microfiche reader
- Durham County Census 1841 - 1901 on microfiche