Events

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

The perfect opportunity to come and connect with other new parents in the community as well as bond with your little one.

Stay and Play for children 0-5 years

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

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

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

This is an outdoor group at Scotswood gardens for children aged 0-4 years.

A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0-12 months).

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.

These free sessions are for people with a learning disability and autistic people aged 18+.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack. Early Words Together is also delivered at this group. Early Words Together aims to support the communication, language, and early literacy of young children age 3 to 4 through evidence-based activities.

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

Monday -  3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project

                 Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers

Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project

                 Session 2: Homework club

Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project

                  Session 2: Creative crafts

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.

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

A safe space for young lads aged between 10-12 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

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

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 5 to 7 years.

A weekly session for children aged 8 to 12 suffering from anxiety. Activities focusing on wellbeing, friendship, confidence building and self esteem.

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 6 to 12.

Lads Friendship Group for 15-17 year olds ran by the Patchwork Project. Patchwork Project is a neighbourhood project aimed at working with those in the locality over a long period of time.

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

An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.

Get active with Hat-Trick at these free inclusive sessions. Have fun playing sports including football, cricket, tennis and more. For children aged 12 to 18.

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

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

A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are staff no at this drop in. It is self service.

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 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.

Join us for your favourite stories within a relaxed play session.

Stay and Play for children 0-5 years

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions.'

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 fun filled stay and play session for children aged 3 an under. Baby area available.

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

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. There are 3 sessions. Maximum of 10 children per session.