Events

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:

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

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

Join us for family activities for children 0-8

Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers. For ages 11 - 16 years

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 Clubs.

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.

A haven for not only great exercise but socialising as well. For people with learning disabilities and parents/carers.

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

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

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! 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.

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

Support and advice with the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Come and join us for free coffee

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.

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.

No appointment needed. Come along if you would like your baby weighed. 

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

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

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

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

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.