We love story times at Newcastle Libraries - they encourage language development, help foster a love of books, and most importantly, they're really, really fun! 

Enjoy stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, explore what the library has to offer, make friends and listen to stories that will encourage young children to develop a life-long love of books from an early age. These sessions do not need to be pre-booked, please feel free to drop in.

Under 5's. 

We love story times at Newcastle Libraries. These sessions encourage language development, help foster a love of books, are really, really fun! Enjoy stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. 

Explore what the library has to offer and make friends. Listen to stories that will encourage young children to develop a life-long love of books from an early age. 

These sessions do not need to be pre-booked, please feel free to drop in. 

Under 5's.

We love story times at Newcastle Libraries. These sessions encourage language development, help foster a love of books, are really, really fun! Enjoy stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. 

Explore what the library has to offer and make friends. Listen to stories that will encourage young children to develop a life-long love of books from an early age. 

These sessions do not need to be pre-booked, please feel free to drop in. 

Under 5's.

We love story times at Newcastle Libraries - they encourage language development, help foster a love of books, and most importantly, they're really, really fun! 

Enjoy stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, explore what the library has to offer, make friends and listen to stories that will encourage young children to develop a life-long love of books from an early age. These sessions do not need to be pre-booked, please feel free to drop in.

Under 5's.

Enable young people with SEN the opportunity to access activities which support and encompass Recovery & Mental Health Awareness.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 6 week programmes
• 2hr weekly sessions
• Regular reviews
• Focus on Recovery & Mental Health
• 16-25 year olds

Physical Wellbeing
Walks, small exercise sessions, sports activities

Self-Reflection
Emotional literacy, journaling, scrap booking

Families can enjoy thrilling live shows, exciting experiments, interactive exhibits and hands-on making activities.

Plus!  Enjoy thrilling, interactive exhibits in Wow Zone, including the 6-metre-tall ‘Big Machine’! Other highlights include Space Zone, complete with a replica of part of the International Space Station and Play Zone for under-7s. 

We are an award-winning charity based in Newcastle. We work with local communities across the North East to improve their health, wellbeing and life outcomes.

Healthworks believes that everyone, regardless of the challenges they face- low income, unemployment or poor housing, should have the same opportunity to live in good health.  Our aim is to support people facing these issues, to maintain and improve their health, wellbeing and life outcomes.

HEY, I'M AISHA, the founder and dreamer behind Cup Of Parenting, on a mission to help mums navigate the challenges of parenting.

My story really began after the difficulties we all faced during the lockdown. 

With a new baby at home and eldest going through the challenging teen years, parenting was tough! This was when I decided to train in Positive Discipline parenting and The Incredible Years parent training. This made a huge impact on our family life, thus I decided to help other parents through coaching. 

The CAN project helps 16-25 year olds from Newcastle and Gateshead who may require support to transition into adulthood or make steps towards improving their confidence and reducing isolation. CAN aim to support young adults to overcome any barriers affecting them to move forward in their lives.

A mentor programme with a difference, it connects them with someone who can provide assistance tailored to their needs and ambitions. In the past, the programme has helped young people to:

Tuesdays from 29^th July 10:00am-12:00

@ Byker Sands Family Centre

And runs for 6 weeks

For children aged primary school age and above to attend with their parent/carer.

A fantastic new course to support young people and their parents to give them coping strategies to deal with life's stresses.

The Royal National Institute of Blind People is the UK's sight loss charity. They offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. They raise awareness of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people and campaign for change to make our society more accessible for all. They want to change our world so there are no barriers to people with sight loss.

Little Magpies Football for 3 – 7 Year-Olds

Sessions:

3–5-year-olds — 9:00am-9:45am and 10:00am-10:45am

5-6-year-olds — 9:45am-10:30am 

6-7-year-olds — 8:30am-9:15am and 9:30am-10:15am#

7-11-year-olds — 10:30am-11:15am 

Pop into our Monday group at the Bostey to have a cup of tea and a chat. All parents and community members are welcome. For ages 16+. Anyone from the East End of the city is welcome.

The Heritage group meet every Tuesday term time.

• discover your ancestorial routes
• build your family tree
• socialise and learn together

We offer subscriptions to online sites to maximise our searching history. 

The Hub offers places to disabled and autistic adults, including school/college leavers. Sessions are led by experienced support workers and professional artists.  

Explore drawing and painting, sculpture, textiles, media, printmaking, drama and movement. Activities are designed to develop personal creativity and improve art and craft skills. There is also focus on collaboration, communication and wellbeing.

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Loads of helpful tips and advice for your child to get a better night's sleep.
 

We are running a free sleep workshop on Friday 29th August 10:00am-12:00 @ Byker Sands Family Centre and we would love you to join us.

All sessions are for parents and carers of children who live in Newcastle.

There is no creche available over the summer holidays and children are not able to attend.