Category: Libraries

[osm_map lat="54.9749259" lon="-1.6103928" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] City Library occupies the Charles Avison Building on New Bridge Street West in central Newcastle upon Tyne. The six-storey civic building is operated by Newcastle City Council and sits within walking distance of the city's main transport interchange and the Civic Centre. The library is fully wheelchair accessible, with lift access to all floors, making it easy for visitors of all mobility levels to explore its collections and facilities.The library serves as a public resource for the local community, offering a range of materials and services. Its location on New Bridge Street West places it close to Newcastle's shopping and cultural districts, making it a convenient stop for residents and visitors alike. Contact the library or visit the Newcastle City Council website for current…

[osm_map lat="54.9830606" lon="-1.6872624" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Denton Burn Library occupies a practical place on West Road in the northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne, serving the NE15 postcode district. The library operates on a limited schedule - open Monday and Thursday mornings from 10:00 to 13:00, then again in the afternoon from 13:30 to 17:00, and Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 14:00. It functions as a community resource hub for residents in this outer neighbourhood, providing access to books, digital services, and local information managed by Newcastle City Council.The facility sits within easy reach of residential streets and local amenities. Those planning a visit can find full details, opening hours, and any seasonal closures on the council's libraries website. The neighbourhood is connected to wider Newcastle via local bus routes and…

[osm_map lat="55.0529958" lon="-1.6749471" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Dinnington Library serves the residential community in Newcastle as a local resource for books, reading materials and information services. The library is situated within the Dinnington area, providing convenient access to residents seeking educational materials and community facilities. As a dedicated public library, it functions as a focal point for learning and intellectual exchange within its immediate neighbourhood, offering traditional library services to support residents of all ages.

[osm_map lat="54.977036" lon="-1.5827411" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Shields Road in Byker is home to a two-storey brick building that combines library services with a customer hub for Newcastle council. The East End Library And Customer Hub sits at numbers 83-85, operating Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30 to serve residents of the eastern neighbourhoods. The facility provides access to council services alongside traditional library functions, making it a practical stop for anyone needing to sort administrative matters or browse books in the area.

[osm_map lat="54.9766689" lon="-1.5783135" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] East End Library stands on Corbridge Road in Newcastle Upon Tyne, serving the local community with lending and reference services. The library occupies a dedicated building on a street that connects several neighbourhoods across the eastern side of the city. Its location on Corbridge Road makes it accessible by public transport and on foot for residents across a wide area of Newcastle.The library functions as a resource hub for the area, offering books, digital materials and study facilities to visitors of all ages. As a public amenity operated by Newcastle Council, it provides free access to collections and programmes that support literacy, learning and local engagement throughout the East End neighbourhood.

[osm_map lat="55.0143301" lon="-1.6474408" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Fawdon Community Library serves the Fawdon neighbourhood of Newcastle, providing local residents with access to books, digital resources and community programmes. The library functions as a public amenity within the residential area, offering a quiet space for study and borrowing materials across a range of subjects and genres. As a community facility, it supports literacy development and lifelong learning across all ages.The library is classified as a public building within Newcastle's network of local information and cultural services. Its position within Fawdon makes it accessible to people living in the immediate neighbourhood, contributing to the everyday informational and educational needs of residents in this part of the city.

[osm_map lat="54.9842116" lon="-1.6608078" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Fenham Library serves the community in the Fenham neighbourhood of Newcastle upon Tyne. As a public library, it provides residents and visitors with access to books, reference materials, and library services across a range of subjects and age groups. The facility is situated within the residential area of Fenham, which lies to the west of Newcastle city centre.The library functions as an information and lending hub for the local area, supporting education, leisure reading, and research. Like other branch libraries across Newcastle, it contributes to the council's wider library network, making collections and digital resources available to the public. The building is accessible to those living in and passing through the Fenham district, offering a focal point for literacy and lifelong learning in the…

[osm_map lat="55.0104768" lon="-1.6229157" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Gosforth Library, Learning Centre and Customer Information Zone occupies a two-storey building on Regent Farm Road in the Gosforth area of Newcastle upon Tyne. Run by Newcastle City Council, the facility combines traditional library services with a learning centre and a customer information desk, making it a multi-purpose hub for the neighbourhood. The building is open Tuesdays from 10:00 to 18:00, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00, and Fridays from 10:00 to 17:00.The location serves residents across north Newcastle seeking books, digital resources, study space, and access to council services. Its position on Regent Farm Road places it within easy reach of local shops and residential streets, making it accessible to families, students and older adults who live in and around Gosforth.

[osm_map lat="54.9956935" lon="-1.5858521" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] High Heaton Library stands on Newton Place in the NE7 postcode area of Newcastle upon Tyne. Run by Newcastle City Council, the library serves the High Heaton neighbourhood with a focused collection and community facilities. Opening hours are limited but consistent: Tuesday 10:00-13:00 and 13:30-17:00, Thursday 09:30-13:00 and 13:30-18:00, and Saturday 10:00-14:00. The library is closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.The facility provides a quiet study space and local information resources for residents and visitors exploring the area. Its position on Newton Place makes it accessible for those moving through the neighbourhood, whether by car or on foot. The library forms part of Newcastle's wider network of public services, offering a practical stopping point for anyone seeking reading materials, computer access, or community information…

[osm_map lat="54.9932659" lon="-1.6064372" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] On a corner site in Jesmond, one of Newcastle's inner northern suburbs, Jesmond Library is a compact circular building that has served the local community since 1963. The library lies within easy reach of Jesmond's residential streets and is unusual among Newcastle's public buildings for its distinctive modernist design and its story of community rescue.Architecture and Listed StatusDesigned by Harry Faulkner Brown of Williamson, Faulkner and Brown and Partners, the building went up between 1962 and 1963. Its lending area is a small circular structure with a steel frame painted black, windows above precast panels of pink granite aggregate, and a flat roof. The external windows and panels follow a sawtooth arrangement around the curve of the building. A two-storey administrative block connects to…

[osm_map lat="54.9692742" lon="-1.6139135" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Westgate Road in central Newcastle is home to Lit & Phil, a three-storey library housed at number 23. The building offers extended weekday opening hours, starting at 9 am from Monday to Thursday and Friday, with Tuesday extending to 8 pm and Saturday morning sessions until 1 pm. A platform lift provides access to upper floors, and toilet facilities are available on site.The library operates with a full suite of standard amenities and can be reached by phone on 0191 232 0192 or via email at library@litandphil.org.uk. Its postcode is NE1 1SE. Visitors can follow updates and connect with the library through its social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, where it maintains active engagement with the local community. The institution's website offers further…

[osm_map lat="54.9826669" lon="-1.7417394" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Newburn Library stands on High Street in the Newburn area of Newcastle upon Tyne, serving the local community with a range of services. Run by Newcastle City Council, the library occupies a central position within the neighbourhood and provides public access to books, resources and facilities. The building is situated in postcode NE15 8LN, making it easy to locate for residents and visitors alike.Opening hours are Monday and Saturday 10:00-14:00, Tuesday 10:00-12:30 and 13:00-17:00, and Friday 13:00-17:00. The library offers a quiet space for study and reading, along with the typical amenities found in public library branches across the city. Its position on High Street places it within walking distance of other local shops and services, forming part of Newburn's main commercial and civic…

[osm_map lat="54.9670457" lon="-1.6271761" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Newcastle College Library serves the student and staff population of Newcastle College, offering a dedicated space for study, research and learning resources. The library is fully accessible with wheelchair facilities, ensuring all visitors can navigate and use the collections comfortably. As the main information and research hub for the college community, it provides access to books, journals, databases and digital materials that support the curriculum across the college's programmes.The library operates under Newcastle College and is integrated into the college's wider campus facilities. Students and staff benefit from extended opening hours during the academic term, and the space is designed to accommodate both individual study and collaborative group work. The collection spans multiple subject areas relevant to the college's vocational and academic offerings, making…

[osm_map lat="54.9785974" lon="-1.6086814" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Northumbria University Library operates around the clock, serving students and staff with continuous access to study spaces and resources. The facility offers internet access throughout, enabling research and coursework to proceed at any hour. As the central information hub for the university, the library provides computer terminals, quiet study areas and digital collections to support the institution's academic programmes across multiple disciplines.The library functions as part of Northumbria University's wider campus infrastructure in Newcastle, accommodating the needs of thousands of learners. Its 24/7 opening hours reflect the demands of modern higher education, where coursework deadlines and exam preparation often extend beyond conventional daytime schedules. The combination of physical collections and reliable connectivity makes it essential for anyone studying or researching at the university.

[osm_map lat="54.9810571" lon="-1.6110993" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Philip Robinson Library occupies a brick building on Jesmond Road West in Newcastle upon Tyne, within the Newcastle University campus in the NE2 postcode area. The library is operated by Newcastle University and serves both students and external members, with full wheelchair accessibility and reliable internet access throughout the building.University members can access the library 24/7 during term time, with extended hours of 08:30-22:00 Tuesday to Friday and 10:00-22:00 Saturday to Monday and bank holidays outside term. External members are restricted to desk hours: 08:30-20:00 Tuesday to Friday, and 10:00-18:00 Saturday to Monday during term time, reducing to 10:00-18:00 across all days when the university is not in session. Enquiries and support are available by phone on +44 191 208 7662 or by email…

[osm_map lat="54.968813" lon="-1.5563269" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Walker Library stands on Wharrier Street in central Newcastle upon Tyne, serving as a public library within the city's cultural infrastructure. The building is conveniently positioned for visitors and residents exploring Newcastle's central areas, with straightforward access via the street-level address on Wharrier Street. The library functions as a community resource, offering collections and services typical of public libraries in the region.The facility is situated within walking distance of Newcastle's main city centre, making it accessible to those moving through the area on foot or using local transport connections. As part of Newcastle's library network, Walker Library contributes to the city's provision of free public access to books, information services and study space for residents and visitors alike.