Welcome to North Tyneside libraries!
WITH NORTH TYNESIDE LIBRARIES
There are 1000's of prizes on offer for current members and anyone who joins the library during our latest promotion 'More chances to Win...' , which runs from the end of February to 31 May 2008, while stocks last.
In order to participate current members will need to borrow 6 items in one transaction (limited to one per day) in order to receive a 'More Chances to Win' scratch card. The scratch cards provide 1000's of chances to win a range of prizes. In addition we will be giving a scratch card to every new member who joins the library during the promotional period.
As an extra incentive we will also enter every member into a prize draw who 'Recommends a Friend' to join the library during this period.
Joining is really simple, it's free with no forms or id required so call into a local library for 'More Chances to Win' with North Tyneside Libraries.
To find out more call us on: 0191 2005424, e-mail: central.library@northtyneside.gov.uk
North Tyneside Creative Writing Competition 2007
Being Young, growing older - life in North Tyneside from the past, present and future.
Prize winners:
Ist Prize: The Last Goodbye by Astrid Hymers
2nd Prize: The Women by Noreen Rees
3rd Prize: The Mongrel by David Dunlop
We would like to thank everyone who entered the competition for the work, which went into writing the many inspiring stories and poems received. The judges had a very difficult job in selecting the winning entries.
Please look out for the next competition later in 2008.
Abolition of the Slave Trade
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, we have produced a selection of Books and Films for you and which are specifically aimed at the young children, teenagers and adults alike.
The Slave Trade Act outlawed the slave trade throughout the British Empire and made it illegal for British ships to be involved in the trade, marking the beginning of the end for the transatlantic traffic in human beings. We hope this selection will 'bring to life' the struggles of those caught up in the slave trade across the world.
Discover a world of information, learning, and entertainment!
We have books, maps, music scores, magazines, newspapers, CDs, DVDs, talking books, videos, and picture books for babies.
To find out what we’ve got and if it is available for loan, you can browse our online catalogue.
And there is a lot more!
You can study, browse, borrow a book, use a computer, and trace your family tree. You can also meet your friends, pursue your hobby, do your homework, or just rest your weary feet.
There are regular events such as story times, reading groups and computer courses.
If you cannot easily get to a library, you may be able to use our Books on Wheels or Book Bus service.
Online resources you can access from home
There is a wealth of information to be found in the libraries, including some that you can access at home for free. Library members get full access to any of the resources listed below. Just type in your borrower number and PIN when prompted.
Encyclopedia Britannica is available in three versions – Adult, Junior (aimed at primary school students), and Student (aimed at secondary school students) by using one of the following links:
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EXODUS - is a useful resource which contains a wealth of useful information about travelling, studying, and living abroad.
NewsUK - a fully searchable database of many national and regional UK newspapers, as well as a large selection of national and international magazines, including The Economist and Rolling stone.
Naxos Music Library - full streamed access to the entire Naxos music catalogue, of more than 230,000 tracks. A world of superb classical, jazz and world recordings at your fingertips.
Oxford English Dictionary – the full version comprising in-depth definitions of over half a million words.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography – offering over 50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles.
Grove Art – comprehensive art encylclopaedia.
Grove Music – comprehensive music encylclopaedia.
Oxford Reference – many specialist titles and encyclopedias are available here in one package, covering a broad range of subjects.
Why not come along to one of our libraries where you can access our entire range of online resources? All the ones above are available on every computer.
Regular events
There are regular events such as story times, reading groups, and computer courses. Contact us to find out more information.
Books on Wheels/ Book Bus services
If you cannot easily get to a library, you may be able to use our Books on Wheels or Book Bus services. Find out more ...