Due to an upgrade of the lighting system, the Lovett Gallery and Level 2 Local History Library at Newcastle (City) Library will be closed to the public from Monday 7 June to Monday 21 June 2021. Please take all Local History enquiries to the ground floor desk, and our Local History team will be able to assist.
Newcastle Libraries is operating a COVIDSafe service model, and our library branches are open and ready to welcome you. Limited face to face programs for members, pop-up spaces and outdoor library events have recommenced and bookings are essential.
We currently have the following branches open for you:
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Digital Library | 8:30am – 5pm | 8:30am – 1pm | 8:30am – 5pm | 8:30am – 5pm | 8:30am – 5pm | closed | closed |
| Mayfield | 9.30am – 5pm | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 5pm | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 5pm | 9.30am – 1pm | closed |
| Newcastle (City) | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 6pm | 9.30am – 2pm | closed |
| Wallsend | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 6pm | 9.30am – 2pm | 1.30pm – 5pm |
| New Lambton | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 5pm | 9.30am – 8pm | 9.30am – 5pm | 9.30am – 5pm | 9.30am – 1pm | closed |
| Adamstown | 9.30am – 5pm | closed | 9.30am – 5pm | 1pm – 5pm | closed | 9.30am – 1pm | closed |
| Beresfield | 9.30am – 5pm* | closed | 9.30am – 5pm* | closed | closed | 9.30am – 1pm | closed |
| Hamilton | closed | 9.30am – 5pm | 1pm – 5pm | closed | 9.30am – 5pm | 9.30am – 1pm | closed |
| Stockton | closed | 9.30am – 5pm* | closed | 9.30am – 5pm* | closed | 9.30am – 1pm | closed |
*closed for lunch 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Book chutes at all branches are open for returns. We will update this page as restrictions are relaxed and we have announcements about service changes. Find out more.
Our libraries provide lending and information services, access to an extensive range of online resources, as well as activities for all members of our community. We offer engaging programs for children of all ages, popular author events and exhibitions, and a comprehensive history and heritage collection about Newcastle and the Hunter Region.