Events

The Old Curiosity Shop

Tuesday 14 September 7.30pm

An innovative and imaginative adaptation of the classic Dickens novel. True to the inner life of the book this adaptation shows Dickens at his best, funniest and as a master of the grotesque.

Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00

Never Again: The story of Bob Hardisty, Englands greatest amateur footballer.

Wednesday 15 September 7.00pm and

Thursday 16 September, 10.00am – 2.00pm

Alan has been a fan of Bishop Auckland Football Club, and of Bob Hardisty, since childhood. It has taken over 5 years of detailed research, and many hundreds of hours work in development, to produce this definitive account of Hardisty’s life. Alan will be launching his book on Wednesday evening, in the company of some former Bishop Auckland FC players.

Further information about Never Again can be found on The Jacqual Press website

A free event, entry by ticket.

For those who can’t come to the Wednesday evening launch, Alan will be in the Gallery on Thursday morning from 10.00am to sell and sign copies of the book - A perfect accompaniment to the Durham Amateur Football Trust exhibition celebrating Bob Hardisty.]

Bob Hardisty Exhibition

Monday 13 September - Saturday 2 October

Bob Hardisty Evening

Tuesday 21 September 7.30pm

A commemorative film will be shown, past members of the team will be in attendance and the McGuinness Gallery will be open to view the Bob Hardisty exhibition.

A free event, entry by ticket.

The Wife of Usher’s Well

Wednesday 13 October 7.30pm

A modern retelling of a famous supernatural ballad from the Scottish borders, this is warm and engaging story of a soldier son’s supernatural return to his mother for one last night together. Quondam’s PlaysWithSongs performance style entertains and enthrals audiences and always proves a hit.

Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00

Wear Valley Writers

Wednesdays in term time 7.00 - 9.30pm

This friendly group of aspiring writers are always happy to welcome new members. They meet weekly to discuss their work and encourage each other, and are invited to attend the programme of author led events that are held in the Library.

Free event.

Reading Group

First Thursday of the month, 10.00am - 12.00noon.

We hope to encourage you to try new authors, share favourites and explore the world of books. If you’re interested in meeting others who love books come along on the first Thursday of the month, at 10.00am. For further information call in, or phone the library on 01388 602610.

Free event.

Book Buddies

Childrens reading group

For details of our childrens reading group, aimed at 8 – 12 year olds, please see our Childrens Entertainment section.