COVID-19 Update: Stay at home order in place for Newcastle - all our branches are currently closed.
More for Members - Whilst the Stay at Home order remains in place for our area, both our loan periods and your reservations will be extended accordingly. You can also contact us on 4974 5300 with any questions you may have about your membership, accessing our eLibrary, other services or just for a chat.
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.