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Local History

Last updated 19 September 2025
Labour Day Hours: Our libraries will be closed for the Labour Day public holiday on Monday 6 October. Return chutes will remain open and normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 7 October. Members can renew borrowed items and access content via the Newcastle Libraries app or website.
Current opening hours:
Branch | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
Local History | 9:30am – 5pm | 9:30am – 8pm | 9:30am – 8pm | 9:30am – 5pm | 9:30am – 5pm | 9.30am – 2pm | closed |
Location
Level 2
War Memorial Cultural Centre
15 Laman Street
Newcastle 2300
P: 02 4974 5330