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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 - 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.
A fun filled musical session with songs and rhymes. Our group is focused on sensory play and musical exploration for 0 – 2 yrs & 3 months.
'Stay and Play', run by Lemington Riverside Primary School in conjunction with Healthworks Pre-School Lemington
Every Tuesday during school term time, 10am-11am
For 0-3 year olds and their adults.
Free of charge, no need to pre-book. We have a range of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.
Sessions are led by fully-qualified Early Years staff from Lemington Riverside and Healthworks Pre-School.
We love story times at Newcastle Libraries.
Rainbow borrowers is a toy loan service which runs alongside a play session for children under 5 yrs. These sessions are dedicated for children with additional needs and their families and must be booked in advance.
We are run by Newcastle Action for Parent and Toddler Groups Initiative (NAPI) who support and give advice to toddler groups across the city. If you would like to contact us for any reason please ring 0191 2656158.
Fun for children under 5 years old. Booking required
Contact Kelsey on 07513 534 325 for more information.
LITTLE VILLAGE parent and little person group at Harvest Church
£1 per family and fantastic fun
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5-year-old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. Booking maybe required at some groups.
For ages 9 - 13 years. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
Therapeutic advice and support with baby led play to support bonding and attachment.
Two classes: 0-12months & 1-3yrs
Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways. Themes: supporting physical, sensory and social development.
£3 per child. Pay on the day, cash or card.
This is a group of adults, mothers, fathers, grandparents, childminders or carers that come together with their new babies (under 18 months). It offers activities that help development, as well as an opportunity to mix with others, support, and a break from the normal routines of the day.
For more information on this groups you can visit Napi website or Facebook Page
Fun messy activities including gloop, playdough, painting, pasta play and more!
For children 0-5 years old.
Family activity for children aged 0-5
Painting – gloop - pasta play -playdough and more!
For more information please phone 0191 264 1959
A relaxed, informal and friendly group and meet other parents and get info/support
For children aged 5 and under going through the diagnostic process or with a diagnosis of autism.
For more details please contact Rebecca Weatherstone on 07468 861 933 or email rebecca.weatherstone@ne-as.org.uk
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.
A safe space for parents/carers to get low level support and advice
For Under 25s. Support and advice around your pregnancy, baby safety and development.
New antenatal/postnatal group, with lots of play opportunities for your baby and a chance to meet other young parents.
Come along to our free baby and toddler group!
Parents, carers, grandparents, aunties, uncles, childminders - everybody welcome.
Bring your 0-3 year olds to play, chat, socialise and have fun together.
The sessions will be hosted by our Early Years Lead in the school hall. You will have the opportunity to meet St George's staff, see our newly renovated school, make new friends and speak to professionals.
Come along to the main office on Wednesdays from 08.45am - booking is not required.