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Author Talk: Tess Woods

Join us for an evening with best-selling author Tess Woods to discuss her highly anticipated new novel, The Cairo Bridal Shop with fellow author Lisa Ireland at Newcastle City Library. Book your FREE tickets now!

New Annual: Night Blooms at the Library - First Night Art Party

To celebrate the opening of New Annual festival and First Night Art Party join us after hours for a sensory and immersive experience filled with light, colour, creativity and hands-on fun for all ages. 

Atlas Clubs for 5-15 years - Newcastle City Library

The State Library of NSW's Atlas program is coming to Newcastle City Library! Atlas Clubs invite kids aged 5–15 to explore reading, writing and art through fun after-school sessions designed to encourage curiosity, creativity and connection. Free, bookings essential, reserve your child's spot now.

Author Talk: Tricia Stringer

Join us at Newcastle City Library to hear best-selling Australian author Tricia Stringer discuss her latest book, The Paradise Resort, her writing process and the stories that inspire her work. Book your FREE tickets.

Learn Italian, one letter at a time with Mango Languages

We’re excited to launch Mango’s brand-new Italian Alphabet Chart, designed to help you confidently recognize and pronounce the building blocks of the Italian language.Whether you’re a total beginner or brushing up on the basics, this simple, visual guide makes mastering the alphabet feel approachable and fun

Beamafilm Online Creative Short Courses

In this class, teacher Sha'an D'anthes teaches students how to create unique colour palettes by exploring palette types, personal preferences, and sources of colour inspiration. Suitable for creatives of all kinds, this lesson helps build a strong foundation for applying colour in future projects.

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!

Introducing the Library of Useful Things

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

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!