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Whatever you’re into, reading lets you go all in. Football, music, baking, family time, sci‑fi... if you’re into it, read into it! Discover more at goallin.org.uk #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026
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The Easter holidays are nearly here, and we'll be bursting with stories, crafts, creative fun and hands‑on activities for families across Sunderland to enjoy together 🐣✨ Discover what’s on near you 👉 culturehousesunderland.co.uk…
A graphic, with Easter-themed illustrations, listing the Easter holiday programme at the Creative Smart City Hub @ Houghton Library

ALT A graphic, with Easter-themed illustrations, listing the Easter holiday programme at the Creative Smart City Hub @ Houghton Library

A graphic, with Easter-themed illustrations, listing the Easter holiday programme at the Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library

ALT A graphic, with Easter-themed illustrations, listing the Easter holiday programme at the Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library

A graphic, with Easter-themed illustrations, listing the Easter holiday programme at the City Library

ALT A graphic, with Easter-themed illustrations, listing the Easter holiday programme at the City Library

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Meet Laila - a clinical scientist with no time for love. When Laila’s friends stage a “love intervention,” she finds herself revisiting three old flames across three countries. The Love Intervention is available now as an instant download on @BorrowBox .
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Feeling inspired by the brighter weather? If you're ready to get back out in the garden, explore our great range of Gardening e‑magazines for fresh tips, ideas, and inspiration! Available now on @BorrowBox.
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📚✨ Sunderland is going all in! We’re celebrating reading, community, and the joy of stories. Come and explore with us 💛 Find out more: goallin.org.uk/ #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026 #Sunderland
Young people gathered close together and looking at a graphic novel. Text at the top reads: 'If you're into it, read into it. Discover more at goallin.org.uk Go All In / National Year of Reading 2026 logo appears bottom right.

ALT Young people gathered close together and looking at a graphic novel. Text at the top reads: 'If you're into it, read into it. Discover more at goallin.org.uk Go All In / National Year of Reading 2026 logo appears bottom right.

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🍿 Free family film screenings are back for 2026! Catch Disney’s Lilo & Stitch (live‑action remake) at our Creative Smart City Hubs: 📍 Washington Library: Sat 10 Jan, 1pm - 3pm 📍 Houghton Library: Sat 17 Jan, 11am - 1pm culturehousesunderland.co.uk…
Promotional graphic with an image from the film, and text reading: FREE! Lilo and Stitch Saturday 10 January, 1pm - 3pm Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library Saturday 17 January, 11am - 1pm Creative Smart City Hub @ Houghton Library Grab your popcorn for a funny and heartwarming free family film screening adventure where a young Hawaiian girl meets a furry alien outlaw... Rating: U. Film Runtime: 108 Mins culturehousesunderland.co.uk/events Logos: Funded by UK Government, and Culture House Sunderland

ALT Promotional graphic with an image from the film, and text reading: FREE! Lilo and Stitch Saturday 10 January, 1pm - 3pm Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library Saturday 17 January, 11am - 1pm Creative Smart City Hub @ Houghton Library Grab your popcorn for a funny and heartwarming free family film screening adventure where a young Hawaiian girl meets a furry alien outlaw... Rating: U. Film Runtime: 108 Mins culturehousesunderland.co.uk/events Logos: Funded by UK Government, and Culture House Sunderland

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🎄 Looking for a fun festive activity that both adults and young people can enjoy? Join us in our #MakerSpace at Washington this Tues 23 Dec: 🛍️ Design & Make Your Own Tote Bag, 10.30am – 12.30pm ☕ Design & Make Your Own Christmas Mug, 1.30pm – 3.30pm culturehousesunderland.co.uk…
A promotional graphic for the Maker Space 'Design and Make Your Own Tote Bag' session, Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library, Tuesday 23 December 10.30am - 12.30pm, ages 9+, £7

ALT A promotional graphic for the Maker Space 'Design and Make Your Own Tote Bag' session, Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library, Tuesday 23 December 10.30am - 12.30pm, ages 9+, £7

A promotional graphic for the Maker Space 'Design and Make Your Own Christmas Mug' session, Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library, Tuesday 23 December 1.30pm - 3.30pm, ages 12+, £6

ALT A promotional graphic for the Maker Space 'Design and Make Your Own Christmas Mug' session, Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library, Tuesday 23 December 1.30pm - 3.30pm, ages 12+, £6

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Warm up your winter with a mug that’s truly yours! 🎄☕ Join us on Tues 23 Dec, 1.30pm - 3.30pm, at Washington Library for a festive #MakerSpace session: ✨ Design on iPad > Print on a mug 🎁 Perfect gift or treat for yourself! Tickets £6: sunderland.events.mylibrary.… #UKSPF
A promotional graphic for the Maker Space 'Design and Make Your Own Christmas Mug' session, Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library, Tuesday 23 December 1.30pm - 3.30pm, ages 12+, £6

ALT A promotional graphic for the Maker Space 'Design and Make Your Own Christmas Mug' session, Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library, Tuesday 23 December 1.30pm - 3.30pm, ages 12+, £6

A white mug printed with the words Merry Christmas, plus Christmas lights and stars

ALT A white mug printed with the words Merry Christmas, plus Christmas lights and stars

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Your favourite magazines, your way! Borrow ePress titles instantly on BorrowBox and enjoy festive reading wherever you are. #BorrowBox #ePress
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🎄✨ Christmas is almost here - and our libraries are still packed with festive fun! From magical performances and creative workshops to family-friendly activities, there's plenty to enjoy. 👉 Find out more: culturehousesunderland.co.uk… Let’s make this Christmas magical together! 🎁
Promotional graphic for upcoming events with illustrations of a Christmas tree and two wrapped Christmas gifts. Funded by UK Government (logo) Christmas in your area Rudolph’s Christmas Hunt Thu 18 - Wed 24 Dec, All day (children of all ages) WEAR Celebrating the Season Thu 18 Dec, 10am - City (adults) Children’s Christmas Celebration Sat 20 Dec, 1pm - City (children of all ages) Dungeons and Dragons Sat 20 Dec, 12.30pm - Washington (11-16 years) Little Red Riding Hood By Theatre Space North East £5 (children of all ages) Sat 20 Dec, 12pm - Washington Mon 22 Dec, 12pm - Houghton Makerspace: Design and Make Your Own Tote Bag Tue 23 Dec, 10.30am - Washington £7 (ages 9+) Makerspace: Design and Make Your Own Christmas Mug Tue 23 Dec, 1.30pm - Washington £6 (ages 12+) culturehousesunderland.co.uk/events Culture House Sunderland (logo)

ALT Promotional graphic for upcoming events with illustrations of a Christmas tree and two wrapped Christmas gifts. Funded by UK Government (logo) Christmas in your area Rudolph’s Christmas Hunt Thu 18 - Wed 24 Dec, All day (children of all ages) WEAR Celebrating the Season Thu 18 Dec, 10am - City (adults) Children’s Christmas Celebration Sat 20 Dec, 1pm - City (children of all ages) Dungeons and Dragons Sat 20 Dec, 12.30pm - Washington (11-16 years) Little Red Riding Hood By Theatre Space North East £5 (children of all ages) Sat 20 Dec, 12pm - Washington Mon 22 Dec, 12pm - Houghton Makerspace: Design and Make Your Own Tote Bag Tue 23 Dec, 10.30am - Washington £7 (ages 9+) Makerspace: Design and Make Your Own Christmas Mug Tue 23 Dec, 1.30pm - Washington £6 (ages 12+) culturehousesunderland.co.uk/events Culture House Sunderland (logo)

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🎄 Planning a visit to our libraries at Washington or Houghton over the festive period? Please check our updated opening hours in advance to avoid any inconvenience. We look forward to welcoming you ✨ 👉 culturehousesunderland.co.uk…
Logo: Culture House Sunderland Creative Smart City Hubs @ Washington and Houghton Libraries Christmas Opening Hours Wednesday 24 December: 9.30am - 2pm Christmas Day and Boxing Day: Closed Saturday 27 December: 10am - 2pm Houghton 10am - 4pm Washington Monday 29 December: 9.30am - 5pm Tuesday 30 December: 9.30am - 5pm Wednesday 31 December: 9.30am - 2pm Thursday 1 January: Closed Usual opening hours from Friday 2 January Website: culturehousesunderland.co.uk The image includes a photo of a Christmas tree and illustrations of two sprigs of holly.

ALT Logo: Culture House Sunderland Creative Smart City Hubs @ Washington and Houghton Libraries Christmas Opening Hours Wednesday 24 December: 9.30am - 2pm Christmas Day and Boxing Day: Closed Saturday 27 December: 10am - 2pm Houghton 10am - 4pm Washington Monday 29 December: 9.30am - 5pm Tuesday 30 December: 9.30am - 5pm Wednesday 31 December: 9.30am - 2pm Thursday 1 January: Closed Usual opening hours from Friday 2 January Website: culturehousesunderland.co.uk The image includes a photo of a Christmas tree and illustrations of two sprigs of holly.

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🎄 Get crafty this Christmas! Join us at Washington Library to design your own festive tote bag 🎨 🗓️ Tues 23 Dec, 10.30am 👧 Ages 9+ (suitable for adults & young people!) 💷 £7 Limited spots - book yours now: culturehousesunderland.co.uk… #SunderlandLibraries #MakerSpace #UKSPF
A promotional graphic for the Maker Space 'Design and Make Your Own Tote Bag' session, Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library, Tuesday 23 December 10.30am - 12.30pm, ages 9+, £7

ALT A promotional graphic for the Maker Space 'Design and Make Your Own Tote Bag' session, Creative Smart City Hub @ Washington Library, Tuesday 23 December 10.30am - 12.30pm, ages 9+, £7

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🎄✨ Festive fun awaits! Join us for stories, music, crafts, tasty treats & face painting - all free and for kids of all ages! Dress in your sparkliest outfit or favourite jumper and let’s celebrate! 📍 City Library @ Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens 🗓️ Sat 20 Dec | 1pm - 3pm
Promotional graphic with illustrations of a reindeer, a snowman, and a sprig of holly. Text reads: City Library @ Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Burdon Road, Sunderland SR1 1PP Children's Christmas Celebration City Library @ Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Saturday 20 December, 1pm - 3pm Join us for Christmas stories, music and crafts, as well as delicious snacks and festive face painting! Come in your favourite Christmas jumper or most sparkly dress, and get in the party spirit! Suitable for children of all ages and free to attend. culturehousesunderland.co.uk/events Logos: Funded by UK Government, and Culture House Sunderland

ALT Promotional graphic with illustrations of a reindeer, a snowman, and a sprig of holly. Text reads: City Library @ Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Burdon Road, Sunderland SR1 1PP Children's Christmas Celebration City Library @ Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Saturday 20 December, 1pm - 3pm Join us for Christmas stories, music and crafts, as well as delicious snacks and festive face painting! Come in your favourite Christmas jumper or most sparkly dress, and get in the party spirit! Suitable for children of all ages and free to attend. culturehousesunderland.co.uk/events Logos: Funded by UK Government, and Culture House Sunderland

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