A fun filled session with music, singing, dancing, and sensory exploration. Come along and make new friends.

Suitable for under 4 years. Families with home educated and SEND children are welcome.

Sessions include physical activity and music/song time.

Drop in for anyone who finds themselves in financial difficulty or is in urgent need of basic provisions. All adults, parents and carers are welcome and family food parcels are available. Children can attend with parents/carers but must supervised. Referral is not required, but please bring evidence of ID and any benefits you are receiving.

A weekly Clothes Bar providing children’s clothes to local families in need. All clothes are in good condition and are washed and ironed. Tea, coffee and toast are also available free of charge, and you’re welcome to stay and chat over a cuppa. No charge is made for clothes and all contributions of children’s clothes in good condition (including local school uniforms) are very gratefully received.

A monthly Saturday social get-together for warm and friendly chat while completing any craft that you wish to bring along with you!  Small and friendly group – anyone is welcome to join us.

Please let us know in advance if you wish to attend so that entry arrangements can be made for you.

Thursday 27th November & Thursday 4th December 2025 - 09:30am - 12:00pm

12 spaces - KS5

Suitable for students:

A series of sector specific cohort events taking small groups of young people on a number of events exploring careers within their chosen sector of interest. Designed to give a higher number of meaningful employer encounters with a variety of employers within a specific industry, applicants will be required to commit to a number of event dates across each cohort group and we ask that students have a genuine interest within each area when expressing interest.

Tuesday 30th September 2025 10:00am - 13:00am 

40 spaces. KS3 & KS4

Linking the curriculum to careers, we have secured a visit to Northumberland National Parks Headquarters at The Sill to help improve and enlighten students with the practical application of geography within an employment and natural landscape.

Suitable for students:

Friday 23rd January 2026 - 09:30am - 11:00am 

20 spaces - KS4 & 5

Suitable for students:

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

Newcastle Careers Team are holding careers advice drop-in sessions. We can offer advice about:

• careers and jobs
• apprenticeship vacancies and applications
• training opportunities
• study options such as 6th form, college courses or Study Programmes.

We are here to support children and their families seeking sanctuary in the United Kingdom.

Our Helpline provides emotional and practical support as well as advice and signposting to children, young people and their families.
All services include access to interpreters if required.

The Helpline is open:
Monday to Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm

Are you a creative builder? Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.

No need to book, all materials are provided. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer. 

Are you a creative builder? Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.

No need to book, all materials are provided. Suitable for ages 4+, children must be supervised by a parent or carer. 

Come along and get Messy. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough and more! For children 0-5

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.

Baby Massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help with bonding, colic, teething and circulation. Come to our friendly 5 week course. 

Booking is essential 0796 173 4298

A fun filled music and movement session with songs and rhymes. 

For children under 2.

A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults. This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers.

They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.

Parent and toddler groups offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They also offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. 

Booking maybe required at some groups.

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right advice and support. So pop in for a chat and find out what the best options are for you. 

Programme for Neurodivergent Young People aged 11-25

A peer support group for people who have recently found out they are neurodivergent, or are waiting for diagnosis. Referral only.

Referrals to Masquer-Aid should be made through the NHS Newcastle and Gateshead Children and Young People's Service (CYPS), who can be contacted by their website, telephone 0191 246 6913 or freephone 0800 652 2864.

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book. 

No appointment needed.

A parent and toddler group i

A group for adults only, where the activities are lead by you.  A great opportunity to meet other local adults. Runs every week, term time only.