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Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-16 years to come and socialise, play freely, learn about the world around them and take part in activities like;
- arts and crafts
- cooking
- gardening
- group games
- sports
The sessions are led by the children, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions.
All welcome, no need to book.
A baby social 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 1 year old (children 0-12 months). They offer play an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. Booking may be required at some groups.
This group is welcoming and friendly, open to all children under 4.
- Baby area
- Physical play
- Healthy snack
- Music/song time
There is a small fee.
Reimagine cricket with our all-weather backyard cricket events or BYC. Play casual cricket all year round with us and test yourselves against the best. Be an old pro or a beginner taking baby steps into the game, play cricket as it is meant to be.
Holiday provision only
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Self Service Baby Weighing Stations available now
Parents/carers can go along and weigh their baby. No need to book an appointment.
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 group.
For ages 16+. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
For ages 16+. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
5 - 6pm Football, 6 - 7.30 Gaming
For ages 12 - 14 years. To book a space, visit the website: Newcastle United Foundation
For ages 8 - 11 years. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
For ages 16+. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
A highly interactive toddler class with back-to-back activities - suitable for ages 14 – 48 months, brought to you by the much loved, award-winning Bloom Baby Classes.
A highly interactive toddler class with back-to-back activities - suitable for ages 14 – 48 months, brought to you by the much loved, award-winning Bloom Baby Classes.
Come and join us for free coffee
A warm space to enjoy or relax with food, arts, crafts and games for families
Welcoming and friendly with a wide range of activities and play for the development of your baby. For babies 0-12 months.
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 and make new friends. Come 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.
Appointment only, please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
Welcoming and friendly with a wide range of activities and play for the development of your baby. For babies 0-12 months.
Join us for a drop in session to read your favourite books, or read some new material and make new friends!
Newcastle Libraries welcomes you to be a part of our Knit and Natter network
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Volunteer to lead a library knitting group. Share your skills and get people chatting as we knit items for charity. Email: information@newcastle.gov.uk if you'd like to help.
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Donate yarn and needles to a good cause. Drop-off at any Newcastle Libraries branch.
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Join a knit and natter group. Everyone is welcome and we have supplies you can use
Children welcome!
Did you know we have a children's Craft Club at Kenton Library? Come and join us from 11am every Saturday morning and create something exciting to take home!
The Craft Club is free, with no need to book in advance. There are new crafts to enjoy every week and all materials are provided.
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.