Events

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

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 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.

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.

A group for women in the North East aged 18+ with learning disabilities and/or autism. Make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing so.

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.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.

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.

Monday -  3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project

                 Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers

Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project

                 Session 2: Homework club

Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project

                  Session 2: Creative crafts

Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years

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.

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.

Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!

A self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.

A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

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.

Join us for family activities for children 0-8

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

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

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.