Last updated 24 July 2020
Newcastle Libraries has recommenced selected services, with a staged approach to reopening our libraries that prioritises public and employee safety.
We currently have the following branches open for you on an express basis:
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Branch
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Mon
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Tues
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Wed
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Thurs
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Fri
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Sat
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Sun
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Mayfield
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9.30am – 5pm
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 5pm
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 5pm
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9.30am – 1pm
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closed
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City
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 6pm
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9.30am – 2pm
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closed
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Wallsend
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 6pm
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9.30am – 2pm
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1.30pm – 5pm
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New Lambton
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 5pm
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9.30am – 8pm
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9.30am – 5pm
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9.30am – 5pm
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9.30am – 1pm
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closed
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Adamstown
(from 27 July)
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9.30am – 5pm |
closed |
9.30am – 5pm |
1pm – 5pm |
closed |
9.30am – 1pm |
closed |
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Beresfield
(from 27 July)
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9.30am – 5pm* |
closed |
9.30am – 5pm* |
closed |
closed |
9.30am – 1pm |
closed |
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Hamilton
(from 27 July)
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closed |
9.30am – 5pm |
1pm – 5pm |
closed |
9.30am – 5pm |
9.30am – 1pm |
closed |
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Stockton
(from 27 July)
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closed |
9.30am – 5pm* |
closed |
9.30am – 5pm* |
closed |
9.30am – 1pm |
closed |
*closed for lunch 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Find out more on our COVID-19 Updates page.
This thriving branch Library is located in a joint facility with the Community Health Centre in Lawson Street. Providing access to PCs and wifi as well as hosting a range of activities Beresfield Library is a vibrant community space.
Facilities
- Computers
- Free wifi
- EFTPOS payment facilities available
- Self loan station
- Printing, photocopying (fees apply)
- Scanning (flatbed scanner)
- Public toilets (including an accessible toilet)
- Accessible access to building
Parking
- Nearest public parking: Lawson Avenue and Ogilvie Street (please check signage for time limits or exclusions for parking zones)
- No specific accessible parking spots
Recycling
- Mini Community Recycling Station: accepting household batteries, reading classes and x-rays only
- Looking for more information? Check out Newcasle City Council's Waste & Recycling page
Location
Beresfield Library
34 Lawson Avenue
Beresfield 2322
P: 02 4978 4070