Events

Youth sessions for children aged 11+ who have started secondary school

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

Leazes Park parkrun is a fun, free 5km.

Children aged up to 7 with Down's Syndrome can have fun playing, singing and snacking.

Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free 5km.

A monthly workshops for deaf young people age 5 to 12 years. Try out writing, storytelling, acting, lighting and backstage skill.

New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.

Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.

Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.

Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.

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:

Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers.

Join us for family activities for children

A group aimed at children with disabilities aged 5 to 13. Enjoy fun activities with others.

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

New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.

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

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 Game Changers social club

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social club

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.

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 Game Changers social club

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

Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.

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.

Inclusive and supportive sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with a learning disability.

A dazzling production of the cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors. The deliciously dark and delightfully tongue-in-cheek musical that’s charmed audiences for over 40 years.

A meetup at the Alan Shearer Centre. We have exclusive access to the immersive room and 2 of their sensory rooms.

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

Dance classes. For all ages and abilities

Come and join in the fun with a game of Bingo!

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

Children and young people with disabilities can enjoy the facilities at Tim Lamb Centre. This includes their soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play garden.

A sensory storytelling play space for people with learning disabilities and their families.

A football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Players with many different impairments and health conditions play together.

A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.

A sensory storytelling play space for people with learning disabilities and their families.

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!

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Support and advice with housing and benefit related issues.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers. They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.

Information for families on things like; benefits, housing, the law and immigration.

This parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults for women only.

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

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