Local History

Last updated 22 May 2025

King's Birthday Hours: Our libraries will be closed for the King's Birthday public holiday on Monday 9 June. Return chutes will remain open and normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 10 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