What's On Events Calendar
Celebrate a magical underwater world with stunning art and activities from Australian picture books
School Holidays: Ocean of Stories from Down Under
On display until 31 July 2026
Enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, dancing, music, stories and lots of fun!
Rock n Rhyme - Wallsend Library
Wednesdays and Thursdays during school term only
Join us for Story Stomp at Wallsend Library!
Story Stomp - Wallsend Library
Thursdays during school term only
Enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, dancing, music, stories and lots of fun!
Rock n Rhyme - Newcastle City Library
Mondays and Fridays during school term only
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books with Baby Book Time at Newcastle City Library!
Baby Book Time - Newcastle City Library
Fridays during school term only
A special glitter filled Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina and friends.
Rainbow Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 27 June 2026
Come along and take the next steps toward being a sewing superstar at Wallsend Library!
Intro-mediate Sewing with Sonny and Scout: Wallsend Library
Mondays 1 June to 29 June (except 8 June) 2026
Come along and take the next steps toward being a sewing superstar at Newcastle City Library!
Intro-mediate Sewing with Sonny and Scout: Newcastle City Library
Mondays 1 June to 29 June (except 8 June) 2026
ComputerPals are running one-on-one and small group tech help sessions at the Wallsend Library.
Computer Pals Tech Help - Wallsend Library
Tuesdays during school term only
Hola! Join us for fun, stories, rhymes, songs, and music in "Español"! Suitable for "niños" ages 0-5.
Spanish Rock n Rhyme Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Join us for Story Stomp at Newcastle City Library!
Story Stomp - Newcastle City Library
Tuesdays during school term only
Share your skills, master cool builds and make new friends.
LEGO® Club - Newcastle City Library
Tuesdays during school term only
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books with Baby Book Time at Wallsend Library!
Baby Book Time - Wallsend Library
Wednesdays during school term only
ComputerPals are running one-on-one and small group tech help sessions at Adamstown Library.
Computer Pals Tech Help - Adamstown Library
Wednesdays during school term only
Calling all fans of Young Adult Fiction! Join us on the first Thursday of every month to talk about all things YA.
Young Adult Book Club - Newcastle City Library
First Thursday of the month (except January)
Join us for Sharing Culture Storytime at Wallsend Library!
Sharing Culture Storytime - Wallsend Library
First Saturday of each month (except April and October) 2026
Craft a wand with collage materials inspired by the magical picture book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
School Holidays: Wandcraft Workshop - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 8 July 2026
We are excited to announce award-winning author and illustrator Dub Leffler will be joining us at Newcastle City Library during NAIDOC Week as part of the LitUp Program.
School Holidays: LitUp Presents - Dub Leffler at Newcastle City Library...
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Tailored for people living with dementia and their carers, the Memory Room encourages conversation, laughter and connection.
The Memory Room Project
Every 2nd Wednesday: 4 February to 9 December (except 3 March) 2026
Get ready for a colourful and creative celebration at Newcastle Library inspired by Where is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.
School Holidays: Rainbow Sheep Colour Party - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Join us this NAIDOC Week to make a natural artwork and enjoy a mini silent disco with Uncle Amos Simon, proud Worimi, Birpai and Wiradjuri man.
School Holidays: Natural Art & Silent Disco with Uncle Amos Simon - Newcastle...
Thursday 9 July 2026
Join us on the second Thursday of the month at City Library to celebrate a thriving zine culture in Newcastle through creativity and connection.
The Zine Club - Newcastle City Library
Second Thursday of the month - 12 February to 10 December 2026
Join us at Wallsend Library for a family friendly beading activity as we celebrate NAIDOC Week: 50 Years of Deadly.
School Holidays: NAIDOC Beading - Wallsend Library - NAIDOC Week
Friday 10 July 2026
A hands-on learning experience for upper primary students that combines sustainability, innovation and emerging technologies - register now!
School Holidays: STEM Punks Science Program - Wallsend Library
Monday 13 July to Thursday 16 July 2026
A book chat with a difference. No reading lists, just great conversation about your favourite books!
Genre Journeys: A Book Chat Series - Wallsend Library
Monday 11 May | Monday 13 July | Monday 14 September | Monday 16 November 2026
Join us for a Seed Pack and Chat about making your own fertilisers with Lachie from Tree Frog Permaculture at Wallsend Library.
Sustainable Living: Seed Pack and Chat - Making Your Own Fertilisers...
Tuesday 14 July 2026
Join local artist and educator Anna Scobie and author Odette Tokin for a joyful children’s author talk and art workshop inspired by The Tiny Forest.
School Holidays: Author Event and Art Workshop - Tiny Forest - Wallsend...
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Join local artist and educator Anna Scobie in a hands-on creative workshop.
School Holidays: Native Bees and Tiny Forest Seed Ball Workshop - Wallsend...
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Join us for an talk with best-selling author Dianne Yarwood as she discusses her new novel, 'Margaret, Are You Leaving?'
Author Talk: Dianne Yarwood - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 16 July 2026
Drop into Newcastle Library after school for free food, games, art activities, study space and good vibes. Bring your friends or meet new ones!
Library Lounge - Newcastle City Library
Mondays 20 July to 17 August 2026
We're proud to partner with Story Dogs Australia to provide a program to support primary school-aged children on their reading journey.
Story Dogs - Wallsend Library
Fridays 24 July to 21 August and Fridays 28 August to 25 September
Learn how words, images and music combine to create a rich sensory experience.
The Sound of Picture Books - Newcastle City Library
Monday 10 August 2026
