Events

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

An Infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby.

For babies: 6 weeks - crawling

5 Week course, contact 0191 272 7824 to book a place 

Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

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.

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Junior After School Group for ages 8-11 years. Activities include: cooking, sport, homework and games.

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

'The session includes different activities, girls sharing good news, lots of fun, games, art & crafts. Girls aged 5-11 years

An inclusive youth group for young people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. Have fun in a safe environment.

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!

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Early Words Together. A group of children aged up to 5 years. We give the opportunity to borrow toys from our Toy Library loan service. Early Words Together is also delivered here. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

A friendly group to support communication for 1-2 year olds

Talk to a worker one-to-one about your caring role. There's no need to book an appointment - just turn up.

A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

Get active with Hat-Trick. Sessions include football, cricket, tennis and more.

After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more

Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.

A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.

For teenagers. Project workers engage with young people on the streets around Benwell

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.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.