What's On Events Calendar
We're excited to be hosting a variety of sessions for this year's National Young Writers' Festival in the Lovett Gallery at Newcastle City Library!
National Young Writers' Festival - Lovett Gallery - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 2 October to Sunday 5 October 2025
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 - Low Waste Living
On display Saturday 5 April to Wednesday 24 December 2025
Enjoy Spring themed crafts at a variety of colourful crafting stations that include flowers and insects including a moving caterpillar toy.
School Holidays: Spring Paper Creations - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Join us for the launch of Revelation Beach by local author Susan Francis.
Book Launch: Revelation Beach by Susan Francis
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Get creative this Spring! Kids can make colourful sand art masterpieces to take home.
School Holidays: Sand Art Fun - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 9 October 2025
Introduce your child to the world of coding with our engaging Scratch workshop.
School Holidays: CodeKids - Learning Scratch - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 9 October 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
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
Friday 10 October 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
Friday 10 October 2025
Discover the joy of small-space gardening in this hands-on workshop led by the passionate team from the Hunter Cactus and Succulent Society.
Create Your Own Veranda/Windowsill Garden Workshop - Wallsend Library
Saturday 11 October 2025
This class will feature a dedicated TAFE teacher delivering beginner level computing classes followed by some personal device help for attendees.
TAFE Beginning Computing - Wallsend Library
Mondays 13 October to Monday 24 November 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 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
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: 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
Share your skills, master cool builds and make new friends.
LEGO® Club - Wallsend Library
Wednesdays 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 - Stockton Library
Thursdays 16 October and 30 October 2025
Join us for Story Stomp at Wallsend Library!
Story Stomp - Wallsend Library
Thursdays during school term only
One of Newcastle’s most celebrated journalists and broadcasters Scott Bevan is back with a new book, Newcastle: The Lives and Times of a City. We’re thrilled to invite you to the launch at...
Book Launch: Newcastle - The Lives and Times of a City by Scott Bevan
Thursday 16 October 2025
Enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, dancing, music, stories and lots of fun!
Rock n Rhyme - Newcastle City Library
Mondays and Fridays 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
Come along to learn the fundamentals (and the fun) of sewing at Wallsend Library!
Beginner Sewing with Sonny and Scout - Wallsend Library
Mondays 20 October to 10 November 2025
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 20 October to 10 November 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
Every second Tuesday - during school terms only
Practice speaking in a relaxed environment.
Improve your confidence with communication in social situations.
Conversational English Class for Women - Wallsend Library
Wednesdays 22 October to 26 November 2025
We are excited to have award winning New Zealand poet, novelist and youth advocate, Dominic Hoey in conversation with University of Newcastle Associate Professor Trisha Pender.
Author Talk: 1985 by Dominic Hoey - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 22 October 2025
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 22 October to 12 November 2025
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!
Seed Raising Mix Workshop - Low Waste Living
Saturday 25 October 2025
Join us for a special glitter filled Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina.
Rainbow Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 25 October 2025
Join us at Newcastle Library for Love, Death, Fear & Techno, a spoken word poetry performance and so much more.
A Spoken Word Performance by Denni Martin - Newcastle Library
Saturday 25 October 2025
Join us for Sharing Culture Storytime at Wallsend Library!
Sharing Culture Storytime - Wallsend Library
First Saturday of each month (except October 2025)
Join the Museums of History NSW for a talk that will uncover fascinating histories of local communities in NSW and the people who shaped them.
Archives for Everyone: No debt too small or petty - Newcastle City Library
Wednesday 5 November 2025
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
