Watch this space for

Events, Talks and Exhibitions

that are happening in Darlington Libraries

Author Visits and Special Events 

Darlington BookFest 2019

@ Darlington Library

Crown Street Art Gallery

@ Darlington Library

Exhibition | 08 Dec - 31 Jan

The Community Arts Project 

Darlington Borough Council are delighted to be hosting the fifth exhibition by Darlington Society of Arts at the gallery in Darlington Library since it opened in May 2012. Accomplished and original work in a broad range of media is one of the trademarks of their exhibitions

Crown Street Art Gallery at Darlington Library

 Watch this space for upcoming exhibitions or visit Creative Darlington to see previous exibitions

Local History Events

Local Studies Display | 02 - 28 Feb 

Rooftops, Townscapes and Panoramas | a display of photographs 

This display brings together a selection of photographs that show Darlington from a different perspective. Taken from tall buildings or elevated positions around the town the images capture many landmarks that have dominated Darlington’s skyline over the last one hundred years. Which buildings do you recognise?

Centre for Local Studies at Darlington Library

Local History Talk | Thurs 28 March, 2pm 

'A bit of an Historian and a Philosopher' : The Teesdale Hermit | a talk by David Butler 

This is the story of Frank Shields, 'The Teesdale Hermit'. Born in 1815, he occupied the ruins of Barnard Castle and acted as a self-appointed guide, guardian of the castle and restorer of the buildings. After leaving the castle he spent a period in the workhouse, before resuming his eccentric lifestyle at Egglestone Abbey

Tickets £2.00 | Please book in advance. Call in or telephone 01325 349630

Centre for Local Studies at Darlington Library

Group Activities

Weekly | Mondays

The Knitting Circle | Darlington Library Knitting Group

For interested beginners and experienced knitters

Darlington Library | 10am - 12noon

FREE (simply turn up and join in)

Health and Wellbeing

Monthly | Second Tuesday of the month

Hearing Loss Drop-in Clinic

Do you live in Darlington and want to talk to someone about your hearing loss? Our free information drop-in sessions may be able to help you. We also provide hearing aid support to people who have their NHS Hearing aids supplied by Minor ops.

Darlington Library | 9.15am - 12noon