There's always something going on at Newcastle Libraries! We have reading groups for all ages and author visits as well as one off events like fashion shows, film viewings and exhibitions.
Check out our events on the calendar below. Junior and teenage reading groups and events are displayed in green. General events are in purple.
Our reading and writing groups can help to encourage children and teenagers to develop a passion for books. More information about joining one of our groups can be found using the calendar above which shows details of groups and who to contact. Junior and teenage reading groups and events are displayed in green on the calendar.
The New Writing North teenage writing group is run at City Library by professional writer Carina Rodney and is aimed at writers aged 13 to 19. It's a great opportunity for young people to come together to share work with others and to get feedback from a professional writer. It's good fun and there's no pressure to read out your work if you don't want to, just enjoy the inspiration of others. The group meets every two weeks on a Saturday from 11am - 1pm (dates are on the calendar above).
Newcastle Libraries has teamed up with health professionals from Newcastle Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to choose books which are written for young people about the health and wellbeing issues that they can face such as eating disorders, self harm and anxiety.
These books can be found at City and Gosforth Libraries or can be reserved online. View the parent collection.
If you would like to speak to the CAMHS team about getting more help with an issue your child is facing you can phone them on 0191 2466859 or you can ask your GP to refer your child. Other health and wellbeing books which may be of interest include the 'All About You' collection for children and the 'My Life' collection aimed at teenagers.
There are also lots of good health and wellbeing websites for children and young people including free online chat services. View our recommended health and wellbeing sites.
Grid Club is here to help! If your child is aged between 5 and 12 years old they can come along and have some fun learning activities, playing games and getting creative with their homework. The Grid Club website is available at all Newcastle Libraries but there are dedicated homework help sessions at the following times (term time only):
City Library, every Tuesday, 5pm - 6pm
East End Library, every Thursday, 5pm - 6pm
Outer West Library, every Tuesday, 3:45pm - 6pm
Help with homework is also available using the Britannica Online Encylopedia. You will need you library ticket number and PIN to access it. Access Britannica Online.
Bookstart is a national book-gifting scheme built on the simple premise that children who have an early introduction to books benefit in lots of ways educationally, socially, culturally and emotionally.
Bookstart encourages parents to become aware and engage in their child’s early learning through the enjoyment of book sharing. Find out more about Bookstart.
The Early Years Loan Service is a free service we provide to nurseries, playgroups, parent and toddler groups and childminders who require more than 20 books or who look after children with special needs. A box of resources can be issued and then changed termly. These are sent to and collected at a library branch, which is specified by the nursery / playgroup / school etc. Materials available include:
For more information on the Early Years Loan Service phone 0191 2774100 or email information@newcastle.gov.uk.
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Page last updated: 16 August, 2011
