Newcastle City Library

Last updated October 2026

Main city library with free drop-in Rock n Rhyme sessions for 1 to 3 year olds on Monday and Friday mornings in term.

City of Newcastle's main library in the War Memorial Cultural Centre on Laman Street. Rock n Rhyme runs on Mondays and Fridays during school term from 10am to 10.40am, with songs, nursery rhymes, dancing, music and stories for children aged 1 to 3. It is free with no booking needed. The library has a baby change table, accessible lifts and toilets and a quiet room. Opening hours are 9.30am to 8pm Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 6pm Friday and 9.30am to 2pm Saturday; closed Sunday, as of October 2026.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 14 October 2026.