Seaham Library

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

If you wish to renew or reserve an item, please go to Library Online.

Contact Details

St John's Square
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 7JE
Email: Seaham Library
Telephone: 0191 581 2034
Contact: Joe Orton
Location map of Seaham Library

Location and Access

Seaham Library was built in 1961 replacing a 'temporary' service opened in 1930. The library is behind the bus station in Seaham Harbour. Premises are wheelchair accessible with help available from library staff. The library has a loop system; supernova software and large keyboard available on request.

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.

Services at a Glance

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Services in Detail

• Books for adults and children
• Books in large print
• Book request service
• Books in foreign languages (by request)
• Books in dual languages (by request)
• British Standards Online
• Community Information - Community Information Online
• Community Legal Service Quality Mark for assisted information
• Computers for public use with email facilities and Internet access
• CDs
• Display space
• EITI telephone translation service
• Information and enquiry service
• Information leaflets
• Language courses (by request)
• Music scores
• Newspaper
• Photocopying
• Reference books
• Sales of local history books, posters and stationery
• Talking books
• Video conferencing

Regular Events

• Adult Clippy Club every Friday 1.30 - 3.30pm.
• SureStart Story and Rhyme Time for under 5s every Friday 10.00 - 11.00am.