Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
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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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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.
Come and hear your favourite books brought to life through an engaging read-along for preschool-age kids
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
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.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
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.
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 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.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years
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.
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:
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!
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
There are new crafts to enjoy every week and all materials are provided. Once a month
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.
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!
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.
A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.
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!
Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring, proof of ID and income, and your own bags.
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.
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