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Ocean of Stories from Down Under

This summer, The Lovett Gallery has been transformed into a magical world of underwater stories and adventures.

Can You Help Us Improve Our Website?

We’re working on making the Newcastle Libraries website easier to use, and we need your help.  

We'd like to invite you to participate in a short survey relating to our website design. 

The survey should take 5 – 10 minutes to complete. 

Library Christmas Closure

Our libraries will be closed from 12pm on Tuesday 23 December for the holiday period. Regular hours will resume at Newcastle and Wallsend Libraries from Saturday 3 January. Regular hours at all our other libraries will resume from Monday 5 January.
 
Return chutes will be closed during this period and will reopen with libraries on the above dates. 
 
Lambton Library’s Open+ technology will provide access for library members aged 16 and up (and those aged under 16 accompanied by an adult or carer) anytime between 7am and 9pm, seven days a week through the holiday period.  
 
Please note that holds placed between 23 December and 5 January will not be available for collection during this time. 

Our digital collections including e-books, e-audio, magazines and movies, will be available 24/7 via the Newcastle Libraries app or website for all your summer reading needs. 

Summer School Holidays Program

Get creative this summer school holidays with a great range of events for all ages. Don’t miss out on the sea themed fun - join us for a holiday filled with creativity and endless possibilities. Browse the full program and book your tickets!

Big Summer Read - keep kids reading over summer!

The Big Summer Read challenges you to pick up a book and keep reading over the holidays. Anyone between the ages of 0-18 is welcome to participate. The Big Summer Read Challenge runs from Monday 1 December 2025 to Saturday 31 January 2026.

Your Summer Stories

Our Summer reading campaign is back with a curated selection of reads that mixes things up: debut voices alongside beloved favourites, stories that reflect the diversity of our community, and books that will stay with you long after the season ends.
 

Introducing the Library of Useful Things

Try something new with this special collection of inclusive, sustainable, creative and very useful things!

Sustainable Living

Join the war on waste with this series of free workshops designed to help you lead a more sustainable life. Browse all events and book in now!

Access comics, graphic novels and manga with Comics Plus!

Comics, graphic novels, manga and more via Comics Plus Library Pass.

Register for ATARnotes+

A new service for senior students - ATAR Notes+ Study Guides!