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
A hands-on learning experience for upper primary students that combines sustainability, innovation and emerging technologies.
School Holidays: STEM Punks Science Program - Wallsend Library
Monday 13 July to Thursday 16 July 2026
Join local artist and educator Anna Scobie and author Odette Tonkin 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
Explore Minecraft's creative mode in this beginner friendly session inspired by the Mr Squiggle and Friends: The Creative World of Norman Hetherington exhibition on display at Newcastle Museum.
School Holidays: Minecraft - Let's Get Creative - Wallsend Library
Friday 17 July 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
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
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
Join us for Story Stomp at Newcastle City Library!
Story Stomp - Newcastle City Library
Tuesdays during school term only
Enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, dancing, music, stories and lots of fun!
Rock n Rhyme - Wallsend Library
Wednesdays and Thursdays 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
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
Join us for Story Stomp at Wallsend Library!
Story Stomp - Wallsend Library
Thursdays 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
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
A special glitter filled Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina and friends.
Rainbow Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 25 July 2026
Join us for Sharing Culture Storytime at Wallsend Library!
Sharing Culture Storytime - Wallsend Library
Monthly on Saturdays
Renowned happiness expert Declan Edwards joins us to launch his latest book, How To Be Happy: Stop Chasing Happiness, Learn the 5 Skills to Create It Instead, at Newcastle City Library.
Book Launch: How To Be Happy - Declan Edwards - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 1 August 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)
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
Get creative by making your own ‘how to plant from seed’ zines - small handmade guides to share gardening knowledge.
Sustainable Living: Seed Pack and Chat - 'How To Plant From Seed' Zine Making...
Tuesday 11 August 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
