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
Seed Pod is a a playful, hands-on exhibition for all ages and family friendly companion to The Hidden Beauty of Seeds and Fruits exhibition on display in the Lovett Gallery.
Exhibition: Seed Pod - Local History Lounge - Sustainable Living
On display Saturday 5 April to Wednesday 24 December 2025
Tailored for people living with dementia and their carers, the Memory Room encourages conversation, laughter and connection.
The Memory Room Project
Every 2nd Wednesday: 5 February to 10 December 2025
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
Join us after school to create beautiful decorations as we prepare for Christmas.
Christmas Craft Activity - Wallsend Library
Wednesday 10 December 2025
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 - 10 July to 11 December 2025
Join us for a special holiday event at the library where your little ones can meet Santa Claus in person!
Santa at the Library - Newcastle City Library - Christmas
Friday 12 December 2025
Join us for a special Santa season Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina.
Rainbow Storytime: Christmas Edition - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 13 December 2025
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 a special holiday event at the library where your little ones can meet Santa Claus in person!
Santa at the Library - Wallsend Library - Christmas
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Get creative designing your own beaded keyring or bracelet to take home!
School Holidays: Beaded Keyrings and Bracelets - Wallsend Library
Monday 5 January 2026
Get inspired by Bloom – the jellyfish sculpture at the Lovett Gallery – and create your own using cane, tape, paper and glue.
School Holidays: Jelly Joy Workshop - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Learn how to fold a zine and get creative in a family friendly self-directed experience in our ocean themed Lovett Gallery.
School Holidays: Family Zine Making - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Get crafty and personalise your very own tote bag!
School Holidays: Bag Decorating - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 8 January 2026
Join the Big Summer Read and help spread the joy of stories!
School Holidays: Big Summer Read: Reading Buddies - Wallsend Library
Thursday 8 January 2026
Join us for a fun, hands-on session where children will explore the library and learn what to expect when they become school kids.
School Holidays: Library Explorers - Get Ready for Big School - Wallsend...
Friday 9 January 2026
Come and be part of our Nintendo Switch™ Mario Kart™ gaming event, where you can enjoy friendly competition and connect with fellow gamers in person.
School Holidays: Switch Gaming - Mario Kart™ 5-7 years - Wallsend Library
Monday 12 January 2026
Come and be part of our Nintendo Switch™ Mario Kart™ gaming event, where you can enjoy friendly competition and connect with fellow gamers in person.
School Holidays: Switch Gaming - Mario Kart™ 8-12 years - Wallsend Library
Monday 12 January 2026
Join the Big Summer Read and help spread the joy of stories!
School Holidays: Big Summer Read: Reading Buddies - Newcastle City Library
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Dive into the joyful art of Pom Pom making using a combination of yarn, ribbons and beads to create your own unique jellies.
School Holidays: Jazzy Jellyfish - Wallsend Library
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Join us for a fun, hands-on session where children will explore the library and learn what to expect when they become school kids.
School Holidays: Library Explorers - Get Ready for Big School - Newcastle...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Introduce your child to the world of coding with our engaging Scratch workshop.
School Holidays: CodeKids - Learning Scratch - Wallsend Library
Thursday 15 January 2026
Create your own fantastical fish picture with collage. All materials supplied just bring your imaginations!
School Holidays: Fantastical Fish Collage - Newcastle City Library
Friday 16 January 2026
Come and be part of our Nintendo Switch™ Super Smash Bros.™ gaming event, where you can enjoy friendly competition and connect with fellow gamers in person.
School Holidays: Switch Gaming - Super Smash Bros.™ 5-7years - Wallsend...
Monday 19 January 2026
Come and be part of our Nintendo Switch™ Super Smash Bros.™ gaming event, where you can enjoy friendly competition and connect with fellow gamers in person.
School Holidays: Switch Gaming - Super Smash Bros.™ 8-12yrs - Wallsend...
Monday 19 January 2026
Be inspired by our ocean themed Lovett Gallery space and design a colourful hanging mobile using a variety of repurposed plastic materials.
School Holidays: Magical Marine Mobiles - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Create culinary collages to satisfy your savoury sense or sweet tooth.
School Holidays: Paper Pizza and Sweet Treats - Wallsend Library
Thursday 22 January 2026
Introduce your child to the world of coding with our engaging Scratch workshop.
School Holidays: CodeKids - Learning Scratch - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 22 January 2026
A fun filled storytime where you can learn about amazing marine creatures and discover some of their quirky characteristics. Examine a variety of marine fossils and make your own fossil to take...
School Holidays: Fish, Farts and Fossils - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Enjoy tales of underwater creatures and curiosities.
School Holidays: Things in the Sea Are Touching Me Storytime - Wallsend...
Thursday 29 January 2026
Join us for an author event with Tim Ayliffe as he discusses his first standalone crime-novel, Dark Desert Road, with Australian journalist Kylie Morris.
Your Summer Stories: Author Event - Tim Ayliffe
Friday 30 January 2026
