Hexham Library

About Hexham Library

Hexham Library is the town's public library, housed within Queen's Hall on Beaumont Street, a Grade II listed Victorian building constructed in 1866 in the Italianate style as the former Hexham Town Hall. Run by Northumberland County Council, it shares the building with the arts centre's theatre, exhibition spaces and café, placing it at the heart of Hexham's cultural quarter. The library provides a welcoming, accessible space for readers, students and families across the Tyne Valley, with a dedicated children's area among its facilities.

Alongside book, audiobook and reference lending, the library offers free computer and Wi-Fi access, and staff on hand to help with reading recommendations and family and local history research. It hosts children's activities and community events, and provides business and intellectual property support through a BIPC Local service. As a branch of the Northumberland library network, members can access and reserve stock from libraries across the county, making it a valuable resource for learning, research and community connection in west Northumberland.

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Blog posts and guides that feature Hexham Library.

Best Places to Work Remotely in Hexham

A free library with Wi-Fi and printing, an early-opening pub on the Market Place and a handful of town-centre cafes: here's where to take your laptop when working from home wears thin in Hexham.

Family Activities in Hexham: Days Out with the Kids

The best family days out in Hexham, from The Sele park and the Abbey Grounds to swimming and soft play at Wentworth, the Old Gaol museum and a family day at the races, grouped so you can plan around the weather.

Hexham Pride 2026: Punk, Parades and Queer Celebration

The North East's first queer punk Pride took over Hexham on Saturday 13 June, with a samba-led parade, five UK punk bands at Sele Park, a cult film at the Forum Cinema, and a Taylor Swift tribute at Queen's Hall.

Volunteer Groups in Hexham

Team Hexham, the Community Centre, Hexham Abbey, the RSPCA, and Northumberland National Park, how to volunteer.