Local History

Last updated 1 April 2025

Easter long weekend and Anzac Day Hours: Our branches and return chutes will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday 18 April through to Monday 21 April and for Anzac Day on Friday 25 April. Due dates for borrowed items and collection dates for reservations have been automatically adjusted until after the Easter long weekend. 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