Library Podcasts

Welcome to Newcastle Libraries REAL. This podcast is for everyone who loves brave and provocative stories, stimulating conversations and absorbing content. Whether you are interested in Newcastle stories, or you're searching for new ideas, REAL will inspire, inform and keep you connected to your community.

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Your Summer Stories 2022/23

A conversational series about our seven must-read titles of the season.

Young Adult Your Summer Stories 2022/23

Hear from the authors of seven, spectacular, page-turning YA fiction novels to read this summer.

What's Your Drag-spiration?

Local drag icon, Timberlina, hosts a panel discussion with other local performers about what it takes to hit the stage week in, week out.

Laughter and Tears - Living with Dementia

Hear from members of our community living with dementia to share their experiences of love, loss, courage and hope.

Your Summer Stories 2021

Listen to this Summer's hottest authors talk about their latest titles.

Treasures From The Rare Book Room

A series where we explore some rare and special items from Newcastle Library’s heritage collection containing more than 440,000 items.

Broken Chains

Get up close with the reality of Australia’s prison system. Host Damien Linnane and his guests unpack topics such as modern slavery, life beyond prison, mental health and art behind bars.

Grow, Eat, Compost, Repeat

We explore local initiatives across the Hunter turning food waste into compost and putting delicious meals on your plate year-round.

Your Summer Stories 2020/21

We talk to the authors of some of our favourite books of the summer.

Books Make the Best Christmas Gifts

We all know that books make the best gifts and we're here to help you- choose the best books for all ages.

Newcastle's First Storytellers: Always Was, Always Will Be

Hear Newcastle’s Aboriginal communities share their stories.

Tomorrow's Future Today

What are the Sustainable Development Goals? We take an in depth look at how young change makers are challenging the status quo to create a better future.

CHATS with Notable Newcastle Authors

Local authors from our region talk about their books and share personal stories.

Know Your Rights!

These podcasts aim to support people with disabilities and the broader community. Australian and New South Wales law is discussed.

CHATS with Fabulous Children's Authors and Illustrators

Why is Newcastle such a hub of children’s book authors and illustrators? We spotlight local children’s authors, illustrators and events to inspire your family on their reading journey.