Reading these books will make you happy! This updated collection of ten moodboosting books has been voted for by young people aged 18-25, for adults (18+) to enjoy: tinyurl.com/yc7b2xsu #NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn2026 #WorldMentalHealthDay

Come along to Norton Library on Friday 23 October from 10am and get creative with paper and card! Register online tinyurl.com/mvbdbzrb or by contacting Norton Library on 01642 528019.

Join illustrator Kat Lynas for Imagined Islands and Lost Lands at #StocktonCentralLibrary on Thursday 22 October, 2pm. Book your free place online tinyurl.com/2v9423jx or by calling your local library. Suitable for ages 12+. All materials provided.

Did you know many of our books are also available to borrow on #Libby, the free eBook and audiobook app? #YarmLibrary are highlighting some of the great books you can enjoy as an eBook. Find out more about Libby and start borrowing tinyurl.com/4kkvfexr

Enjoy #InglebyBarwickLibrary's spine-tingling reads for fans of ghosts, ghouls, witches and demons... pop in and borrow these books in person or reserve online stockton.spydus.co.uk/.../sp…

🎵📚A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s Read to the Beat #SummerReadingChallenge. From discovering new stories and taking part in activities, to earning medals and certificates, you’ve made this summer one to remember.

Free Halloween fun is coming this October half term! From creepy crafts to fang-tastic activities, there’s plenty to enjoy. Spaces fill quickly, so book your place tinyurl.com/4e7vheup

Join illustrator Kat Lynas for Imagined Islands and Lost Lands at #StocktonCentralLibrary on Thursday 22 October, 2pm. Book your free place online tinyurl.com/2v9423jx or by calling your local library. Suitable for ages 12+. All materials provided.

Calling all men! Join Andy at Norton Library for games, building challenges, a cuppa and good company. Our next session takes place on Monday 26 October, 10am to 11am. Free, drop in. For more information, contact the library on 01642 528019 or [email protected].

Norton Library is preparing for the spoooooky season! Dare you dip into our Goosebumps collection? Just one warning... don't read them under the covers with a torch... 👀🔦 Oooooooh!

🎃 Free Halloween fun is coming this October half term! From creepy crafts to fang-tastic activities, there's plenty to enjoy. Spaces fill quickly, so book your place from 10am on Friday 16 October: tinyurl.com/4e7vheup 👻

Discover the incredible wildlife of Honduras with photographer Tim Cossins at Norton Library on Wednesday 14 October, 3pm. Enjoy a fascinating illustrated talk featuring stunning wildlife photography, plus light refreshments. Free, but booking is essential tinyurl.com/5ea532p3

Join us at #ThornabyCentralLibrary on Saturday 24 October from 10.30am for a fun-filled family day exploring how we can all be greener, more sustainable and kinder to our planet.

Unleash your creativity and coding skills. Join us at #InglebyBarwickLibrary on Tuesday 13 October, 4pm for an exciting build and code with LEGO® Prime™. Register for a free place online tinyurl.com/58dwanf6 or by calling 01642 528528. Suitable for ages 11 - 14 years.

Writers’ Block North East in Middlesbrough want to find and support the next wave of novelists in the region. You can attend a taster workshop at Billingham Library on Saturday 14 November. To find out more, visit writersblocknortheast.com/wb…

⚡ We had an amazing evening at #StocktonCentralLibrary celebrating all things wizarding at our Harry Potter event! A huge thank you to everyone who came along and joined in the magical fun.

👻🕸️ Halloween has arrived at #BillinghamLibrary! Looking for your next spooky read? We've got a frightfully good selection of Halloween books in stock, from ghostly tales and creepy mysteries to magical adventures and family-friendly frights. Pop in, if you dare!

Did your family take part in this summer’s Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge? The Reading Agency wants your feedback! Complete their short survey by 12 October for the chance to win a £30 shopping voucher surveymonkey.com/r/SummerRea… #SummerReadingChallenge

Unleash your creativity and coding skills. Join us at #InglebyBarwickLibrary on Tuesday 13 October, 4pm for an exciting build and code with LEGO® Prime™. Register for a free place online tinyurl.com/58dwanf6 or by calling 01642 528528. Suitable for ages 11 - 14 years.

Thursday 8 October: Due to taking our Harry Potter event taking place in #StocktonCentralLibrary we will be closing the library at 1pm today. We will reopen at 8.30am on Friday 9 October. All other libraries will remain open as normal stockton.gov.uk/find-library