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
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
Come along to learn the fundamentals (and the fun) of sewing at Wallsend Library!
Beginner Sewing with Sonny and Scout - Wallsend Library
Mondays 2 February to 23 February 2026
Come along to Newcastle City Library to learn the fundamentals (and the fun) of sewing!
Beginner Sewing with Sonny and Scout - Newcastle City Library
Mondays 2 February to 23 February 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
Come along to learn the fundamentals (and the fun) of sewing at Newcastle City Library!
Beginner Sewing with Sonny and Scout - Newcastle City Library
Wednesdays 4 February to 25 February 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)
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 a hands-on workshop where you’ll be guided step-by-step to create your own superior seed raising mix to take home!
Sustainable Living: Seed Raising Mix Workshop
Saturday 28 February 2026
Make N Do Wallsend Pop Up is an interactive craft-based program designed to create social connections among adults and seniors whilst being creative.
Seniors Festival: Make N Do Pop Up - Wallsend Library
Wednesday 4 March 2026
