What's On Events Calendar
Celebrate a magical underwater world with stunning art and activities from Australian picture books
Ocean of Stories from Down Under
Until March 2026
Enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, dancing, music, stories and lots of fun!
Rock n Rhyme - Newcastle City Library
Mondays and Fridays during school term only
This special Seniors Festival display presents vibrant artworks created during the Paint and Sip – Memory Room session.
Seniors Festival: Creative Connections Display - Wallsend Library
Monday 9 March to Sunday 5 April 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
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
Join Sappho Queers for a relaxed, creative gathering designed to support Newcastle’s queer community and anyone who’d like to connect, socialise and spend time with others in a welcoming space.
A Sapphic Gathering: Creating, Writing, Belonging - Newcastle City Library
Tuesday 17 March 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 our free, friendly sessions designed for over-50s who would like a little extra help with everyday digital tasks. There's no pressure - just a warm welcome and helpful advice.
Tea and Tech - Mayfield Library
Wednesdays 18 February to 25 March 2026
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
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
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
Share your skills, master cool builds and make new friends.
LEGO® Club - Wallsend Library
Wednesdays during school term only
Join us for Story Stomp at Wallsend Library!
Story Stomp - Wallsend Library
Thursdays during school term only
Join us each week for a fun, hands‑on Scratch coding session at Wallsend Library!
STEM Club: Learning Coding Using Scratch - Wallsend Library
Thursdays 5 March to 26 March 2026
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
We are excited to partner with Hunter Writers Centre to host the launch of Love – The Anthology at Wallsend Library.
Book Launch: Love – The Anthology - Wallsend Library
Saturday 21 March 2026
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
Every second Tuesday - during school terms only
A special glitter filled Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina and friends.
Rainbow Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 28 March 2026
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)
Please join us in celebrating the 5th birthday of our popular Young Adult Book Club and the release of Good Young Men, from award-winning author Gary Lonesborough.
Author Talk: Gary Lonesborough - Newcastle City Library
Friday 10 April 2026
Join us for a Seed Pack and Chat about natural pest control with Lachie from Tree Frog Permaculture at Wallsend Library.
Sustainable Living: Seed Pack and Chat - Natural Pest Control - Wallsend...
Tuesday 14 April 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 for Sharing Culture Storytime at Wallsend Library!
Sharing Culture Storytime - Wallsend Library
First Saturday of each month (except April and October) 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 12 May 2026
We are delighted to have award-winning author and crowd favourite Emma Grey back in our libraries to talk about her latest novel Start at the End.
Author Talk: Start at the End by Emma Grey - Wallsend Library
Thursday 14 May 2026
A special glitter filled Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina and friends.
Rainbow Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 23 May 2026
Join us at Newcastle Library for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 as we share this year’s ALIA nominated book Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller.
National Simultaneous Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 27 May 2026
