Easington Colliery Library

Opening hours

All of our libraries are currently closed until further notice. Library members can still borrow a huge range of ebooks, eaudiobooks and emagazines available to download free of charge through our ebooks webpage. We are currently looking at how access to computers currently provided at libraries can be maintained. Fines accrued while they are shut will be waived. See our Libraries (changes to services) page for the latest information.

Services available at our library

If you would like to browse our catalogue, request an item or renew an item already on loan, please visit Library Online. This facility also offers members of the library service access to a range of websites including Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Grove Music Online and Encyclopaedia Britannica Online.  

• Books including large print and picture books
• Audiobooks
• Reference books
• HealthZones
• Information leaflets
• Language courses
• Music scores
• Public access computers with access to the internet, word-processing and other Office packages
• Wi-fi (free)
• Colour photocopier
• Colour printer
• Scanner
• Ancestry online
• Study area
• Laminating service

Additional facilities and services

How to get there

Easington Colliery Library is situated on Seaside Lane, the main road through Easington Colliery.

The nearest bus stop is 50 metres away. There are buses to and from Sunderland, Peterlee, Durham and Hartlepool. Some on-street parking is available near the library.

Cycle parking facilities - there are currently no cycle parking facilities available at this library.