City Library is now closed to the public as we prepare for an exciting move! Over the next few months, we’ll be working behind the scenes to get ready for our brand new home – Culture House – opening in early 2026.
City Library will operate differently over the next few months as we prepare to move into our brand-new home – Culture House, opening in early 2026!
What’s coming at Culture House?
✨ Bigger collections
✨ Modern tech and study spaces
✨ The Record – our Local History Hub
✨ A fantastic new Children’s Library
While we move:
✔ Activities for kids & adults continue at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
✔ Return books anytime during Museum opening hours via our Self-Serve Kiosk
✔ Quick Pick books
✔ Houghton & Washington Libraries stay open!
PLUS
✔ Click & Collect available on Tuesday and Thursdays from 1pm – 4.30pm:
Place your Reservations on our App, Website or by calling the Contact Centre on 0191 520 5553 and when we have your books ready for you, we will contact you to arrange collection.
Accessing the Electoral Registers whilst City Library is closed:
The current electoral register is a public document which can be viewed by appointment at the City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA.
To book an appointment email elections@sunderland.gov.uk or call Electoral Services on 0191 520 5550.
Historical electoral registers can be viewed under strict control at Washington Central Library Local Studies, Independence Square, The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7RZ.
The register will be viewed under supervision and by law you cannot take any copies of the register, either paper or photographic, although handwritten notes are allowed.
Thank you for your support as we create something amazing, we look forward to welcoming you in!
