Come and hear your favourite books brought to life through an engaging read-along for preschool-age kids
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Explore What's On in Newcastle for Children, Young People and Families
Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.
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Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group with an Islamic flavour. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children. Story time and health snack is provided.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 2-3 Year Olds
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
A group for women in the North East aged 18+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. Make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing so.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds
A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
For pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
This fun and social youth group is for young disabled adults aged 18 and over.
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
Join us for family activities for children 0-8
Free day visits for young people aged 11-16 from Newcastle and nearby areas
Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at Ouseburn Farm! Each week, small groups of young people will spend a day discovering life on our working city farm - meeting the animals, getting stuck into gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
You’ll get the chance to:
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
There are new crafts to enjoy every week and all materials are provided. Once a month
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Come and try our tasty home-made food! We have breakfast buns, soup, paninis, quiche, hot drinks, fresh salads and more. We can also make buffets for your parties or events – just ask us to find out more!
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Printed on January 8th 2026