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
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
ComputerPals are running one-on-one and small group tech help sessions at the Wallsend Library.
Seniors Festival: Computer Pals Tech Help - Wallsend Library
Tuesdays during school term only
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
Share your skills, master cool builds and make new friends.
LEGO® Club - Newcastle City Library
Tuesdays 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 - Mayfield Library
Wednesdays 18 February to 25 March 2026
ComputerPals are running one-on-one and small group tech help sessions at Adamstown Library.
Seniors Festival: 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
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
A special glitter filled Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina.
Rainbow Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 28 February 2026
A special collaboration between Newcastle Libraries’ Memory Room and Dementia Australia.
Seniors Festival: Paint and Sip – Memory Room
Tuesday 3 March 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 and Wednesday 11 March 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 for Sharing Culture Storytime at Wallsend Library!
Sharing Culture Storytime - Wallsend Library
First Saturday of each month (except April and October) 2026
This special Seniors Festival display presents vibrant artworks created during the Paint and Sip – Memory Room session.
Seniors Festival: Creative Connections Display - Wallsend Library
Monday 9 March to Sunday 5 April 2026
Join us for an extraordinary community celebration as Newcastle attempts to bring together the largest gathering of people practicing chair yoga.
Seniors Festival: Chair Yoga Wellness Event
Wednesday 11 March 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
Join us for a special evening with Lonnie Lee, one of Australia’s original Rock’n’Roll pioneers.
Seniors Festival: Lonnie Lee - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 12 March 2026
Join Sappho Queers for a relaxed, creative gathering designed to support Newcastle’s queer community and anyone who’d like to connect, socialise and spend time with others in a welcoming space.
A Sapphic Gathering: Creating, Writing, Belonging - Newcastle City Library
Tuesday 17 March 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
We are excited to partner with Hunter Writers Centre to host the launch of Love – The Anthology at Wallsend Library.
Book Launch: Love – The Anthology - Wallsend Library
Saturday 21 March 2026
A special glitter filled Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina and friends.
Rainbow Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 28 March 2026
