Library Takeover Day
05 August 2026
11:00 to 15:00
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Market Square
Free
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Join Darlington Libraries as they take over Darlington’s outdoor market square for their annual Library Takeover Day.
It will be an exciting, fun-filled day out for the whole family as we celebrate with a packed main stage schedule including interactive sessions, performances and a dance party with your favourite characters! Meet some amazing local authors and take part in a host of free activities throughout the day.
Come along and join in the fun with Darlington Libraries in the Market Square where you can also find out more about the host of summer activities on offer at your local library during the holidays.
Public toilets are available:
- Dolphin Centre - including accessible toilets
- Darlington Library
- The Market Hall
- The Cornmill Shopping Centre
Ear defenders Some people find wearing ear defenders useful when visiting events. * There is some music at this event.
- There are cycling parking stands surrounding the market square.
- Taxi drivers can drop visitors off at Darlington Market Square.
- Regular trains come to Darlington train station 730m
- Buses travel into the town centre, depending which route your arrive on all bus stops.
- Using map and navigation apps can help plan your route.