Nine archive pictures of Jarrow Library over the years as building faces demolition

A chapter in South Tyneside history is almost at an end as Jarrow Library faces demolition.

But the memories live on thanks to photos in the Shields Gazette archives and here are nine of them for you to enjoy.

We’ve got everything from games workshops to children waiting for the latest Harry Potter book to arrive at the library. But are you in one of the pictures?

The Shields Gazette recently told how the former Jarrow Library off Monkton Road was earmarked for demolition so that the site could be considered for new uses.

Let’s take one last look at the fun you had in the library over the years.

5. The power of poetry

Children's poet Gez Walsh met with local children when he visited the library in 2005. Is there someone you know in this photo? Photo: PM

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6. STORYTELLER ADAM BUSHNELL WITH PUPILS FROM DUNN STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL, AT A STORYTELLING SESSION AT JARROW LIBRARY.

Story teller Adam Bushnell was pictured with pupils from Dunn Street Primary School at the library in 2006. Photo: TR

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7. Champions in 2005

The winners of the Jarrow Reading Voyage in 2005. Recognise anyone? Photo: IB

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8. Honouring local history

Jarrow and Hebburn Local History Society members - Jessie Mogie, Mona Legg and Theresa Tomaney - were pictured during an exhibition which was held at the library in 2010. Photo: SN

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South Tyneside Shields Gazette

Nine archive pictures of Jarrow Library over the years as building faces demolition

A chapter in South Tyneside history is almost at an end as Jarrow Library faces demolition.

5. The power of poetry

6. STORYTELLER ADAM BUSHNELL WITH PUPILS FROM DUNN STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL, AT A STORYTELLING SESSION AT JARROW LIBRARY.

7. Champions in 2005

8. Honouring local history

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