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Did you know you have FREE access to millions of academic articles through our libraries? Call in at your local library and book one of our PCs to get started on your research!

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#HIVISFortnight begins TODAY
From 1st-14th June, we'll be highlighting all the ways our libraries are accessible for those with a visual impairment, including a free storytelling event for adults!
Check out the posters for more information!
#NationalYearofReading2026
#GoAllIn2026

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Easy Like Sunday Morning! ☕
If you're looking for something to read on a quiet weekend, why not try one of last month's staff picks? They're still available until the end of June!

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Staff-pick Saturday! 📚
Every week we want to bring you a book that one of our staff wants to recommend. This week we have "The Adversary" by Michael Crummey.
Click on the link below for direct access to the eAudiobook version on our Borrowbox app.
https://t.co/69W2YWqN9e

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The warmer weather is coming.🌞
If you're planning to explore the great outdoors, why not give one of our outdoor eMagazines a try for some advice on locations and equipment? Check out our #Borrowbox app today to see what's available!

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All our libraries offer printing, scanning and photocopying services for a small fee!
Just ask our library staff for more information!

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Join us for an exclusive online event with Colm Tóibín on Wednesday 3 June!
Don’t miss the award-winning author as he discusses his latest release, The News from Dublin, followed by a live audience Q&A. Hosted by BorrowBox – sign up FREE here:
💻 https://t.co/ksd2EVvK2Q

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Newton Aycliffe Library will be closing early at 5pm TODAY (Tuesday 26th May).
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Books can be renewed or reserved online at https://t.co/JFbvvO5Pph, or borrowers can use one of our other libraries.

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If you live in one of County Durham's smaller rural communities, you can still access our Mobile Van. We visit over 80 different locations, you can order and return books from different libraries and learn about our other services!
Contact us on 03000 266185 to find out more!

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Just head into any branch of County Durham Libraries and you can have FREE access to all the records currently available on https://t.co/1XUCeYgFIw. All you need is a library card!
#FamilyHistory

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Easy Like Sunday Morning! ☕
Our Online Book Club is almost here, and this month we're reading "Cleopatra" by Natasha Solomons. There's still time to read before our next meeting on Wednesday 27th May at 7pm if you're a quicker reader/listener!

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Staff-pick Saturday! 📚
Every week we want to bring you a book that one of our staff wants to recommend. This week we have "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.
Click on the link below for direct access to the eBook and eAudiobook versions are now available on our #Borrowbox app.

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Come and celebrate Elmer Day with County Durham Libraries TOMORROW! We're all hosting special drop-in crafts in honour of everyone's favourite patchwork elephant.
#NationalYearofReading2026
#GoAllIn2026

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A quick reminder to all our borrowers about the upcoming May Bank holiday closure! Don't forget you can still renew books through our website and have access to our Borrowbox catalogue!
💻 https://t.co/AOlDYTR9CT

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If the high-stakes adventure and mind-bending science of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, and it’s on-screen sensation starring Ryan Gosling, kept you turning pages, blast off into more gripping sci-fi worlds where survival is never simple, all on @BorrowBox!

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Coundon Library will be closed on Saturday 23rd May.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Books can be renewed or reserved online at https://t.co/JFbvvO5Pph, or borrowers can use one of our other libraries.

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If you have a hobby to indulge, chances are we have an eMagazine for it in our #Borrowbox catalogue... like this one dedicated to model railways!
Check out what we've got today!

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We offer FREE services that deliver books to people who have mobility problems and cannot get to their local library, or have no one able or willing to go to the library for them.
Contact us on the number below, or follow the link for more info: https://t.co/osiVoMGgVc

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Easy Like Sunday Morning! ☕️
Did you know you can buy withdrawn, surplus library books from us?
Just sign in to Library Online with your Durham Libraries membership card and then selecting #BookSale from the main page. Follow the link to get started!
🖥️ https://t.co/i8sEoPPSyi

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Staff-pick Saturday! 📚
Every week we want to bring you a book that one of our staff wants to recommend. This week we have "The Death of Shame" by Ambrose Perry.
The eBook and eAudiobook versions are now available on our #Borrowbox app.
#AlwaysOpen #ListenNow #ReadNow