Newcastle City

Last updated 17 August 2026

Opening Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 9:30am – 8pm
• Friday: 9:30am – 6pm
• Saturday: 9:30am – 2pm
• Closed: Sunday

Phone

02 4974 5342 Newcastle City Library
02 4974 5330 Local History Library

Accessibility Information

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

• Access ramp at main entrance
• Automatic doors access to the ground floor
• 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 located on the ground floor
• Baby nappy change table located on the ground floor

• Quiet room on the ground floor

Location

War Memorial Cultural Centre
15 Laman Street
Newcastle 2300