What's On Events Calendar
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Ocean of Stories from Down Under
Until March 2026
Celebrate a magical underwater world with stunning art and activities from Australian picture books
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Beginner Sewing with Sonny and Scout - Wallsend Library
Mondays 2 February to 23 February 2026
Come along to learn the fundamentals (and the fun) of sewing at Wallsend Library!
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Rock n Rhyme - Newcastle City Library
Mondays and Fridays during school term only
Enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, dancing, music, stories and lots of fun!
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Beginner Sewing with Sonny and Scout - Newcastle City Library
Mondays 2 February to 23 February 2026
Come along to Newcastle City Library to learn the fundamentals (and the fun) of sewing!
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Seniors Festival: Computer Pals Tech Help - Wallsend Library
Tuesdays during school term only
ComputerPals are running one-on-one and small group tech help sessions at the Wallsend Library.
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Spanish Rock n Rhyme Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Every second Tuesday - during school terms only
Hola! Join us for fun, stories, rhymes, songs, and music in "Español"! Suitable for "niños" ages 0-5.
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Story Stomp - Newcastle City Library
Tuesdays during school term only
Join us for Story Stomp at Newcastle City Library!
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LEGO® Club - Newcastle City Library
Tuesdays during school term only
Share your skills, master cool builds and make new friends.
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Rock n Rhyme - Wallsend Library
Wednesdays and Thursdays during school term only
Enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, dancing, music, stories and lots of fun!
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Tea and Tech - Mayfield Library
Wednesdays 18 February to 25 March 2026
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.
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Baby Book Time - Wallsend Library
Wednesdays during school term only
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books with Baby Book Time at Wallsend Library!
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Seniors Festival: Computer Pals Tech Help - Adamstown Library
Wednesdays during school term only
ComputerPals are running one-on-one and small group tech help sessions at Adamstown Library.
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LEGO® Club - Wallsend Library
Wednesdays during school term only
Share your skills, master cool builds and make new friends.
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Beginner Sewing with Sonny and Scout - Newcastle City Library
Wednesdays 4 February to 25 February 2026
Come along to learn the fundamentals (and the fun) of sewing at Newcastle City Library!
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Story Stomp - Wallsend Library
Thursdays during school term only
Join us for Story Stomp at Wallsend Library!
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Sustainable Living: Seed Raising Mix Workshop
Saturday 28 February 2026
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!
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Rainbow Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 28 February 2026
A special glitter filled Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina.
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Seniors Festival: Paint and Sip – Memory Room
Tuesday 3 March 2026
A special collaboration between Newcastle Libraries’ Memory Room and Dementia Australia.
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Seniors Festival: Make N Do Pop Up - Wallsend Library
Wednesday 4 March and Wednesday 11 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.
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Seniors Festival: Hearing Australia - Hearing Checks - Wallsend Library
Thursday 5 March 2026
Join us as the Community Hearing Advisors from Hearing Australia are offering free 15-minute hearing checks to our local community.
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STEM Club: Learning Coding Using Scratch - Wallsend Library
Thursdays 5 March to 26 March 2026
Join us each week for a fun, hands‑on Scratch coding session at Wallsend Library!
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Young Adult Book Club - Newcastle City Library
First Thursday of the month (except January)
Calling all fans of Young Adult Fiction! Join us on the first Thursday of every month to talk about all things YA.
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Baby Book Time - Newcastle City Library
Fridays during school term only
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books with Baby Book Time at Newcastle City Library!
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Sharing Culture Storytime - Wallsend Library
First Saturday of each month (except April and October) 2026
Join us for Sharing Culture Storytime at Wallsend Library!
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Seniors Festival: Creative Connections Display - Wallsend Library
Monday 9 March to Sunday 5 April 2026
This special Seniors Festival display presents vibrant artworks created during the Paint and Sip – Memory Room session.
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Genre Journeys: A Book Chat Series for Lovers of Romance
Monday 9 March
No set reading list, no stress, just a chat about your favourite books over a cuppa!
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Sustainable Living: Seed Pack and Chat with Maree McCarthy - Wallsend Library
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Ecologist Maree McCarthy shares how Australian flora brings colour, life and resilience to your garden. Learn about pollinators, butterflies and food forests.
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Seniors Festival: Chair Yoga Wellness Event
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Join us for an extraordinary community celebration as Newcastle attempts to bring together the largest gathering of people practicing chair yoga.
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Seniors Festival: Stay Smart Online - Wallsend Library
Thursday 12 March 2026
A short course for seniors to develop their media literacy skills to help them avoid and better deal with misinformation online.
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The Zine Club - Newcastle City Library
Second Thursday of the month - 12 February to 10 December 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.
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Seniors Festival: Lonnie Lee - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 12 March 2026
Join us for a special evening with Lonnie Lee, one of Australia’s original Rock’n’Roll pioneers.
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Seniors Festival: Grow and Gather Plant Swap
Saturday 14 March 2026
Join green thumbs, curious learners, and local garden champions to swap plants, share knowledge, and explore sustainable living.
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Seniors Festival: Tiny Teapot Gardens - Wallsend Library
Saturday 14 March 2026
Discover the charm of miniature gardening in this hands‑on workshop led by the experienced members of the Hunter Cactus and Succulent Society.
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A Sapphic Gathering: Creating, Writing, Belonging - Newcastle City Library
Tuesday 17 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.
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The Memory Room Project
Every 2nd Wednesday: 4 February to 9 December (except 3 March) 2026
Tailored for people living with dementia and their carers, the Memory Room encourages conversation, laughter and connection.
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Book Launch: Love – The Anthology - Wallsend Library
Saturday 21 March 2026
We are excited to partner with Hunter Writers Centre to host the launch of Love – The Anthology at Wallsend Library.
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Rainbow Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 28 March 2026
A special glitter filled Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina and friends.
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Rainbow Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 23 May 2026
A special glitter filled Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina and friends.
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Rainbow Storytime - Newcastle City Library
Saturday 27 June 2026
A special glitter filled Storytime extravaganza with Newcastle's own Timberlina and friends.
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