Newcastle City

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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

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
  • BindiMaps
  • Accessible lifts between library levels
  • Adjustable height desks
  • Accessible parking