Northumberland Libraries Public Consultation Children and Young People

Overview

Northumberland Libraries are thinking of making some changes. We need your help to do this.

Here are some of the things we are thinking about doing:

• Making sure that staff have more time to help you, by rearranging how they work
• Looking at opening hours, so that:
  - Larger libraries have the longest opening hours and are open Monday to Saturday
  - Smaller libraries will be open at least 12 hours per week (some are only open for four hours now)
• Asking people if they would like more libraries to become a ‘Community Access Library’ with local people looking after the library
• Trying out new technology that will allow you (with an adult) to use a library when staff aren't there
• Using our mobile library to visit more villages in Northumberland

We want to understand what is important to you about your library.

You can read more about why we’re consulting and the proposals here

If you're 17 and older, please give your thoughts via our consultation here

The consultation closes on Monday 13 April 2026.