What's On Events Calendar
Explore Jeannie Baker’s spectacular and astonishing collages capturing the deep beauty, mystery, and hidden vitality of the desert landscape – and why it needs our protection.
Exhibition: Jeannie Baker - Desert Jungle
On display Monday 25 November 2024 until 15 March 2025
This photographic exhibition is drawn from the first five volumes of the Wheatley brothers' popular Railway Portraits book series and includes images taken across the state, with many recording the...
Exhibition: Railway Portraits - Lovett Gallery
Monday 18 March 2024 - Saturday 22 March 2025
Get ready to read your way to amazing prizes with the Newcastle Libraries Summer Reading Challenge!
Summer Reading Challenge
Sunday 1 December 2024 to Friday 31 January 2025
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
Tuesdays 27 August | 10 September | 24 September | 15 October | 29 October | 12 November | 26 November | 10 December 2024
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
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
Come along to a merry craft activity to make your own Christmas decorations at Newcastle City Library!
Christmas Craft for Kids - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 11 December 2024
A festive celebration for registered library book clubs. Includes trivia and festive activities plus a networking opportunity for book clubs to share their greats reads from the year!
Your Summer Stories: Book Club Xmas Parties
Thursday 12 December
Join our Library storytellers and special guest Santa as they share Christmas stories, songs, craft and cheer with children followed by the chance to take photos and share Christmas wishes!
Santa Story Stomp and Craft - Wallsend Library
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Come along to a merry craft activity to make your own Christmas decorations at Wallsend Library
Christmas Craft for Kids - Wallsend Library
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind chance to draw with Sami Bayly!
School Holidays: Draw on Windows with Sami Bayly! - Wallsend Library
Friday 10 January 2025
Cool off this summer with a fun and interactive 'I Spy' Scavenger Hunt at the City Library!
School Holidays: Summer 'I Spy' Scavenger Hunt - Newcastle City Library
Tuesday 14 January 2025
Introduce your child to the world of coding with our engaging Scratch workshop.
School Holidays: CodeKids - Learning Scratch - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 16 January 2025
Calling all young builders and dino lovers! Put on your cardboard construction hats and join us at our Construct-osaur activity!
School Holidays: Construct-osaur - Wallsend Library
Thursday 16 January 2025
Get to know this famous role-playing game where you build a character, join a party, and go on a quest.
School Holidays: Teen Intro to Dungeons & Dragons - Wallsend Library
Thursday 16 January | Saturday 18 January 2025
Children will get to know this famous role-playing game where you will be guided to build a character, join a party, and go on a quest.
School Holidays: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for 9-12 years - Wallsend...
Friday 17 January 2025
Bring your imagination and join us for a hands-on LEGO® adventure where you can create prehistoric creatures and landscapes!
School Holidays: Brick-a-saurus - Wallsend Library
Friday 17 January 2025
Ever wondered what happens to the contents of your bin once it's emptied into the collection truck?
School Holidays: Kids Summerhill Waste Management Centre Tour
Saturday 18 January 2025
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 20 January 2025
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 20 January 2025
Inspired by the enchanting Desert Jungle exhibition by Jeannie Baker, this hands-on workshop invites you to turn ordinary rocks into a beautiful cactus garden!
School Holidays: Create Your Own Cactus Rock Garden - Newcastle City Library
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Bring your imagination and join us for a hands-on LEGO® adventure where you can create prehistoric creatures and landscapes!
School Holidays: Brick-a-saurus - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Introduce your child to the world of coding with our engaging Scratch workshop.
School Holidays: CodeKids - Learning Scratch - Wallsend Library
Thursday 23 January 2025
Paint, draw, cut and stick your way to building a cactus garden scene of your own inspired by the magical desert world!
School Holidays: Desert Jungle Collage - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 23 January 2025
Join us for popcorn, ninja action, and a post-movie turtle craft session!
School Holidays: Movie & Craft: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Wallsend...
Friday 24 January 2025
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
Thursday 30 January 2025
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
Thursday 30 January 2025
Bring your much-loved broken items back to life at the Newcastle Repair Café.
Newcastle Repair Cafe - Wallsend Library - Low Waste Living
Saturday 8 February 2025
Join us for another Your Summer Stories Author Event - Jim Haynes on his fascinating factual story collection: The Big Book of Australian Yarns.
Your Summer Stories: Author Event - Jim Haynes
Friday 21 February 2025
Be inspired by the magical desert world created by Jeannie Baker in her exhibition Desert Jungle to create your own succulent desert dish garden.
Succulent Desert Dish Garden Workshop - Newcastle City Library - Low Waste...
Saturday 22 February 2025
Join us for a plant swap, garden tools repair and more at Lambton Library!
Plant Swap and Garden Tools Repair - Lambton Library - Low Waste Living
Saturday 15 March 2025
