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
Get crafty and personalise your very own tote bag!
School Holidays: Bag Decorating - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 8 January 2026
Join the Big Summer Read and help spread the joy of stories!
School Holidays: Big Summer Read: Reading Buddies - Wallsend Library
Thursday 8 January 2026
Join us for a fun, hands-on session where children will explore the library and learn what to expect when they become school kids.
School Holidays: Library Explorers - Get Ready for Big School - Wallsend...
Friday 9 January 2026
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
Monday 12 January 2026
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
Monday 12 January 2026
Join the Big Summer Read and help spread the joy of stories!
School Holidays: Big Summer Read: Reading Buddies - Newcastle City Library
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Dive into the joyful art of Pom Pom making using a combination of yarn, ribbons and beads to create your own unique jellies.
School Holidays: Jazzy Jellyfish - Wallsend Library
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Join us for a fun, hands-on session where children will explore the library and learn what to expect when they become school kids.
School Holidays: Library Explorers - Get Ready for Big School - Newcastle...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Introduce your child to the world of coding with our engaging Scratch workshop.
School Holidays: CodeKids - Learning Scratch - Wallsend Library
Thursday 15 January 2026
Create your own fantastical fish picture with collage. All materials supplied just bring your imaginations!
School Holidays: Fantastical Fish Collage - Newcastle City Library
Friday 16 January 2026
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 19 January 2026
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 19 January 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
