Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
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A friendly and welcoming monthly support group. For parents and carers of children with a special educational need or disability.
Take a breather and join us for our Winter Chat and Chill – a cosy, low-key session for carers in Newcastle.
Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.
Come and hear your favourite books brought to life through an engaging read-along for preschool-age kids
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.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
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 friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
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.
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
Calling all men and male carers, come and join us for a fun filled session with the little ones you look after.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.
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.
Afterschool club with free Access to IT, Internet, Table Football, Arts and Crafts
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
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.
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
Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years
Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. Boys aged 8 - 11 years
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Cricket sessions for families with children aged 5 to 12 years
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 11.
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.
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.
Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'
Leazes Park 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.
Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers. For ages 11 - 16 years
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
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