Books and Reading

Libraries encourage people of all ages to read for knowledge, learning and adventure.  You can borrow books, audiobooks, board games and DVDs for free from your 14 libraries in Newcastle. You can read eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eComics for free from home. 

To find books, stories and research materials you can:

• Browse our Discover | Newcastle Libraries to find items to borrow.
• Explore BorrowBox to download eBooks and eAudiobooks.
• Explore Libby to access eMagazines and eComics - it has the latest issues of your favourite magazines and popular comics for all ages.

If you can't find a book in the catalogue or library you can:

• Ask one of our friendly staff or contact us
• Suggest a title be added to our collection
• Request a loan from another library service through our interlibrary loan service