Gosforth Library

Opening Hours

The library is open for:

• enquiries;
• three-hour computer access;
• printing and photocopying;
• browsing and borrowing our wide range of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children;
• reservations
• under 5s storytime on Fridays at 10.30am

The public computers are automatically turned off 15 minutes before closing time.

Access

Gosforth Library is in the same building as Newcastle City Learning's Learning Centre.  Access to the library is on the ground floor which has level access and automatic doors.  There is a freephone and PCs to access other council services, Wi-Fi access, public toilets, baby changing facilities and a coffee machine.

Limited parking is available behind the library in a pay and display car park.  Check the car park's tariff board for the cost and length of time you can park.  There is a nearby travel interchange at Regent Centre for bus and Metro travel in all directions.  Regent Centre is just a 4 minute walk away.  Cycle racks are outside the front door of the Library. Electric car charging points can be found on Charge Your Car website.

Full accessibility information can be viewed on Gosforth Library's page on the AccessAble website. 

This library is autism-friendly (see our user guide) and has a hearing loop to assist communication with hearing impaired people.