Newcastle City

Last updated 14 January 2026

Public Holiday Closures: Our libraries will be closed on Monday 26 January for the public holiday. Return chutes will be open and regular opening hours will resume from Tuesday 27 January. 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
Newcastle (City)	9:30am – 8pm	9:30am – 8pm	9:30am – 8pm	9:30am – 8pm	9:30am – 6pm	9.30am – 2pm	closed

Location

War Memorial Cultural Centre
15 Laman Street
Newcastle 2300
P: 02 4974 5342 Newcastle City Library
P: 02 4974 5330 Local History Library

Accessibility Information

We're working to make our libraries more accessible for everyone. Newcastle City Library offers the following features to support people with disability:

Access ramp at main entrance
Automatic doors
Hearing loop
JAWS screen readers on public PCs
Accessible PC keyboard on request
Noise cancelling headphones
Newspaper tablet
Accessible lifts between library levels
Adjustable height desks
Accessible parking
Accessible toilet
Baby nappy change table
Quiet room