Our annual Christmas Tree Wish Appeal is once again helping Christmas wishes come true for local families. Students and staff generously donated over 260 gifts, that will now be distributed across County Durham through our charity partners.

From Saturday 14 December, vacation opening times for our libraries and study spaces will apply, with some closures between Christmas and New Year.

Due to essential works to replace the main doors of Bill Bryson Library, there will be reduced opening times during the Winter Vacation period and a temporary, alternative entrance to the building.

Our WellBEEing Week returns this year from Monday 2 December - Friday 6 December to help support your wellbeing and spread a little festive cheer as we head towards the winter vacation.

Would you like to help someone in need this Christmas? Help us to support three local charities by donating to our Christmas Wish Tree campaign.

You can now access our latest digital leisure reading and wellbeing collections for free through Libby!

We know not everyone will have the chance to visit us during Welcome Week, and there’s a lot to take in at the start of term. With that in mind, we’ve developed various sessions that will be running throughout Michaelmas and Epiphany terms as part of our ongoing welcome support.

This academic year, Bill Bryson Library will be open 24/7 during our busiest periods throughout term time.

As of Saturday 22 June, we enter the University vacation period and will be adjusting our opening times at some of our study spaces.

Our book giveaway is back once more for Pride Month! Following recommendations made by Durham staff and students, new copies of selected titles will be wrapped and hidden in Bill Bryson Library. If you find one, it’s yours to either keep or to read and pass on to someone else.

As we approach the end of exam and assessment period, there will be changes to some of our study spaces and opening times.

Throughout Easter term and the exam period, we’re here to support you with your study needs and wellbeing.