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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
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Drop in session for carers who may need information or support or advice
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A warm space to enjoy or relax with food, arts, crafts and games for families
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Help available to stop smoking in pregnancy
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Appointment only, please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
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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.
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Appointment only, please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
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Welcoming and friendly with a wide range of activities and play for the development of your baby. For babies 0-12 months.
For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism.
Children must be living in Newcastle.
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For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism.
Children must be living in Newcastle.
Supporting your autistic child workshop
These sessions will cover:
- worries and action planning
- common misconceptions
- differences in autistic children
- practical strategies to use in everyday life
These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked.
We have the following dates available:
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For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism.
Children must be living in Newcastle.
Supporting your autistic child workshop
These sessions will cover:
- worries and action planning
- common misconceptions
- differences in autistic children
- practical strategies to use in everyday life
These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked.
We have the following dates available:
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For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism.
Children must be living in Newcastle.
Supporting your autistic child workshop
These sessions will cover:
- worries and action planning
- common misconceptions
- differences in autistic children
- practical strategies to use in everyday life
These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked.
We have the following dates available:
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Barnardo's ensure that young people and families remain at the heart of everything we do. Including our LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning) Whole Family Approach pilot supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people up to the age of 19 years old and their families within Newcastle upon Tyne.
We have experienced staff, available to offer support for young people who identify and/or are exploring being LGBTQ+ and their families.
Support will be offered through 1-2-1 sessions, group and family work as required.
Join us for a drop in session to read your favourite books, or read some new material and make new friends!
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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!
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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.
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Need help choosing or fitting a sling? Qualified sling fitters will help you find the right sling for you to hire.
The sling library is on the first Monday of the month at City Library, 11-12pm and is a drop in service.
You can find out more by visiting https://oneofthosebabycarriers.com/ or facebook.com/1ofthosebabycarriers
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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.
![offers a free service](/themes/sendbs/images/Servicefree.png)
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.
![offers a free service](/themes/sendbs/images/Servicefree.png)
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.
![offers a free service](/themes/sendbs/images/Servicefree.png)
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.
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