Local History

Last updated 14 May 2026

King's Birthday Hours: Our libraries will be closed for the King's Birthday public holiday on Monday 8 June. Return chutes will be open and normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 9 June. Members can renew borrowed items and access content via the Newcastle Libraries app or website.

Current opening hours:

Branch	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Local History	9:30am – 5pm	9:30am – 8pm	9:30am – 8pm	9:30am – 5pm	9:30am – 5pm	9.30am – 2pm	closed

Location

Level 2
War Memorial Cultural Centre
15 Laman Street
Newcastle 2300
P: 02 4974 5330