Children aged 0 to 5 can get a free book every month thanks to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Visit this Children and Families page to learn more.
There are 14 libraries in Newcastle. Each one is friendly and inclusive. Children and young people with additional needs or disabilities are always welcome.
You can find many different free services and activities at all of our libraries, including:
- borrowing books
- borrowing ebooks and audiobooks
- borrowing board games
- printing and scanning
- using our computers
- and more!
There are also inclusive children and family activities.
Sign up for a free library card to enjoy all library services and activities.
All of our libraries are accessible and wheelchair friendly. Each one also has accessible toilets.
Search the library on the Accessable website to learn more before your visit. You can find out about accessible toilets, lifts, parking and more.
"Newcastle Libraries have so much to offer children and young people with SEND. Library events and activities are welcoming, accessible and designed to be inclusive for all families. There is definitely no need to sit still or stay quiet! If you have any questions about vising your local library, please contact us: library.childrens@newcastle.gov.uk."
Autism friendly guides
All of our libraries in Newcastle welcome children and young people with autism. To help with you or your child's visit, we have autism friendly user guides. Please take a look at the guides below:
- High Heaton Library
- Kenton Library
- Newbiggin Hall Library (unstaffed library)
- Newburn Library
- Outer West Library and Community Hub
- Walker Activity Dome and Library
- West End Library and Community Hub
