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.

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.

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

Our youth group is for young people ages 6-14 with additional needs. Come along to have fun meet new friends.

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

Join us for family activities for children 0-8

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. For ages 11 - 16 years

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

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!

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.

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 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.

Get your dancing shoes on with our amazing silent disco. Sing your heart out like no one is watching with your headphones on. For visually impaired children and young people living in the north east.

A free and relaxed social event for all people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).

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.

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.

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.

Inclusive sessions of dance and movement with a chance to try the trapeze and the cocoons.

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

Inclusive sessions of dance and movement with a chance to try the trapeze and the cocoons.

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!

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

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

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 the following; form filling, benefits and housing issues

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

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

The Early Words Together programmes give parents the awareness, skills and confidence to provide a language-rich Home Learning Environment that supports their child's language and early literacy development.

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.