Newcastle City Library and Community Hub
Newcastle City Library is a free community hub in Newcastle City Centre. You can borrow books, use computers and take part in activities, training and other services at the centre.
- large collection of books to lend: fiction, non fiction and graphic novels
- 3 hour free public computer and internet access
- large historical collections of books, periodicals and maps
- activities for all ages such as reading groups, coding, chess, memory cafe and more
- exhibitions and displays of art
- courses and training activities: such as learning digital skills. find out more on their Other Website link below
- meeting rooms
- viewing platform.
Services available
Citizens Advice Newcastle (CAN) (Level 4): providing a free service which is confidential and open to anyone who lives or works in Newcastle
Work and Thrive Newcastle (Level 2): A one-stop shop for support with training, careers and job advice
Newcastle Council Housing (Level 1): Help with your renting a council house. If you are looking for a home you can register and search for properties online with staff on hand to help with any queries
The Newcastle Careers and Guidance Team (Connexions) (Level 2). Careers information, advice and guidance for young people aged 13-19 (and up to age 25 for young people with special needs)
Business & IP Centre Newcastle (BIPC) on Level 3: Intellectual property information and expert advice on a wide range of topics for entrepreneurs and inventors. [email protected]
Online library facilities
You can use Newcastle libraries online to:
Safe space
Refugees and asylum seekers
City Library is a safe space for refugees and asylum seekers to visit. You can use any of the library services described above and:
- family activities
- library staff who can help answer questions and signpost to other services including local housing providers and council services
- community language resources
- dedicated Library of Sanctuary books to lend
- Reading groups for English language learners
Learning disabilities and autism
The library is autism friendly. Staff are trained. It is a designated Safe Place for people with learning disabilities.
Wellbeing hub
City Library is a Wellbeing Hub. They’re a warm welcoming place to spend time in Newcastle. They offer a range of support such as hot drinks, free Wi-Fi, place to charge your devices, information, advice and more. Read more about Wellbeing Hubs