All our branches will be closed for the Australia Day Public Holiday on Tuesday 26 January 2021. Return chutes will be open at all branches (except Lambton). Members can also renew borrowed items via the Newcastle Libraries app or our website. Regular branch hours will resume Wednesday 27 January 2021.
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 |
| 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.