A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups
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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.
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.
For pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.
A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
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 and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
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
Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!
Cricket sessions for families with children aged 5 to 12 years
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.
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.
Our youth group is for young people ages 6-14 with additional needs. Come along to have fun meet new friends.
A group aimed at children with disabilities aged 5 to 13. Enjoy fun activities with others.
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.
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:
Join us for family activities for children 0-8
Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
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.
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.
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