Opening Times
The Word will be open 10am-4pm on Bank Holiday Monday – 4 & 25 May.
Essential Floor Upgrades
Essential floor upgrades are taking place and there may be disruptions during this time.
The building is now fully open with the exception of the shop which is temporarily unavailable. Access to the building is via the rear door.
For the latest information or for any queries, please call the library on 0191 427 1818 before you visit.
Find out more at: The Word floor upgrades
The Building
| Monday – Thursday | 9am – 7pm |
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| Friday | 9am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 4pm |
| Sunday | 10am – 4pm |
The exhibition space will close 30 minutes before the building closes.
The Word Library
| Monday – Thursday | 9am – 7pm |
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| Friday | 9am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 4pm |
| Sunday | 10am – 4pm |
Shop @ The Word and Visitor Information Centre
The shop is temporarily closed due to flooring works
| Monday – Friday | 10am – 5pm* |
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| Saturday | 10am – 4pm |
| Sunday | 10am – 4pm* |
* Please note: The Shop is closed from 1-1.45pm
Café @ The Word
| Monday – Thursday | 9am – 6.30pm |
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| Friday | 9am – 4.30pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 3.30pm |
| Sunday | 10am – 3.30pm |