Make Do and Mend Library

Pick up your card to complete next week. We are open Tuesday and Wednesday from 9.30am.

📖 We love to see our reading challenges in action and this image we received is perfect.

How many books have you crossed off your list? We'd love to see how many you've crossed off your list so far (children's, young adults or adults).

There is still time to start this challenge, complete your current sheet or collect a second (or third in some cases!).

Pick up a challenge card in your local library and you’re set to go! Read a book with the title or author that starts with your chosen letter and mark off on your sheet

Challenge open to December 2026. (Full or part completed challenge cards will be accepted into the prize draw).

Just a little reminder of our little community meeting this evening at Make Do and Mend Library on Laburnam Road.
We will be discussing events coming up and plans for the library and also Cllr Jade Lavan - Zetland Ward will be here to give us a short account about plans in the local area. We have also asked the local Po.ice Team to provide some details of things residents need to be aware of in the area.
Please note this meeting will finish at 7pm promptly.

So this happened on Tuesday. Children Activities all day at the Make Do and Mend Library on Laburnum road.
Using "scrap material" and donated goods we made "scrappy Decorations". No glue, no paint, a little help with scissors but we all need to practice.

📖 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲? Then look no further 📖

Our reading challenge leaflets have been flying of the shelves. We've had lots of completed ones returned already!

There is still time to start this challenge, complete your current sheet or collect a second (or third in some cases!).

Pick up a challenge card in your local library and you’re set to go! Read a book with the title or author that starts with your chosen letter and mark off on your sheet

Challenge open from January to December 2026. (Full or part completed challenge cards will be accepted into the prize draw).

Cake, tea, books and an introduction to The Second Chance Supper Club, what more could we ask for? 🍰

Come and join us and enjoy an afternoon tea with Northumberland author, Caroline Roberts as she introduces The Second Chance Supper Club.

When Cath starts a supper club after her husband’s betrayal the healing power of community allows Cath to believe in love and joy once again.

Caroline says the book was inspired by thinking about making a new start in mid-life and people coming together over great food.

So join Caroline for some great food and great conversation. Caroline will be in conversation with Laura Metcalfe ().

Afternoon tea is included in the price and will be served at the beginning of the ​event.

📅 Tuesday 23rd June
📍 Saltburn Library
⏰ 1:00pm
🎫 Get your tickets today at https://www.ticketsource.com/crossingthetees/t-gllkqya

This Crossing the Tees event is part of the New Writing North Northern Bookshelf programme.

Just to let our visitors know that we will be closing Make Do and Mend Library on Laburnum Road at 2.45pm today so staff can undertake training.
We are open again Wednesday (tomorrow) at 9.30am till 5pm.
Redcar main Library is open as usual.
Redcar & Cleveland Libraries Cllr Jade Lavan - Zetland Ward

The cardigans and knitted baby items were received at First Steps.

We would like to give a great big thank you to Make Do and Mend Librarys, Close Knit, knitting group.
They have spent their time knitting cardigans to give out to babies who get referred into our project.
What a lovely, thoughtful gesture.

We can't wait to welcome Harriet Mee Art to Marske Library next week as our first instalment of this years Crossing the Tees Book Festival.

Come along and make banners to decorate libraries for the Crossing the Tees Book Festival.

Join textile artist Harriet Mee at fun, free craft sessions in libraries throughout May. Everyone’s welcome — whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned sewer. We’ll be getting creative with fabric paints, hand stitching and more.

Your colourful creations will be displayed during the festival in June.

Drop in to any session — no booking needed. Just bring your creativity!

Wednesday 6th May -- Marske Library -- 1-4pm

Wednesday 13th May -- Guisborough Library -- 1-4pm

Wednesday 20th May -- Make Do and Mend Library on Laburnum Road -- 1-4pm

Make Do and Mend
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Enjoy Redcar & Cleveland

Join us on 20th May 1pm till 4pm and get fabric crafty for Crossing the Tees.

Our monthly Lego Social. At our Make Do and Mend Library in Redcar East.