4 different sessions to attend each week.
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Football and gaming for ages 12 - 14 years
Join us for a range of sports, games and activities for children and young people with a visual impairment.
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends for girls aged 13 - 19 years
A safe space for girls aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them.
A weekly social group for people with disabilities aged 18 and over. Come along to make friends, do fun activities and learn new skills.
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.
Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.
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.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community
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!
Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
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.
Come and hear your favourite books brought to life through an engaging read-along for preschool-age kids
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
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 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.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
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.
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.
Calling all men and male carers, come and join us for a fun filled session with the little ones you look after.
For pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.
A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
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
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
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
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.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
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.
Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
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:
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