What's on

Come and join us at the Gateshead Youth Theatre, where children develop their imagination, build confidence, improve teamwork and learn a few acting skills.

Songs and rhymes for under 5s and their grown ups. Suitable for under 5s.

Stories and activities suitable for under 5's and their grown ups. Free - Just turn up

Come along to this new friendly art group. Bring an art or craft project you are working on. Adults only. Free. Just turn up

Stories and activities for under 5's and their grown ups. Free. Just turn up.

Songs and rhymes suitable for under 5's and their grown ups. Free. Just turn up.

Create a unique trinket bowl from felt and beads using very simple sewing stitches. Suitable for beginners. Adults only.

Did you know that there were nearly 50 picture houses across Gateshead at one time. Revisit the King's, the Odeon, the Ritz and the Essoldo with us. Adults only. Just turn up.

Presented by GemArts and Gateshead Arts Team, Commissioned by GemArts for Masala Festival's 10th Anniversary and Gateshead Libraries' Centenary. Free - Just turn up, Open during normal library opening hours. Closed 29/8 and Bank Holidays

Free crafting activities for families.

Songs and rhymes suitable for under 5's and their grown ups. Free - Just turn up.

Songs and rhymes suitable for under 5's and their grown ups. Free. Just turn up.

With popular movie releases hitting the theatres this July, create a keyring inspired by your favourites. Use Canva to create cinematic designs and heat transfer onto your keyring for your movie memories.

An afternoon of songs and stories with Fool's Gold about the lives of the men, women and children who worked in the coalmines. Refreshments available afterwards with Birtley Heritage Group. Adults only. £5 - Pre-booking essential

Sharing books and stories with young children can help to build good language and listening skills and give them a head start when they begin school. Suitable for under 5s.

Join Gateshead Archive staff for a sociable heritage walk around the local area.

Stories and activities suitable for under 5s and their grown ups. Free - Just turn up.

Join our friendly group for a knit and a natter!

Learn how to use free apps to create videos and edit images! From Capcut transitions to enhancing your images' exposure in Canva, you'll have a go at using cameras for photography and videography. All resources provided.

Celebrate the colours of summer in this relaxing craft session for adults.

Join us for fun activities focused on the outdoors, nature and books. Suitable for ages 5 - 7.

Come along for a chat with this friendly group as we take part in different activities and enjoy a cuppa! All welcome, including those with carers. Adults only.

Try your hand at making an effective pipe cleaner flower. Adults only.

Film lovers of Gateshead unite! Our monthly film club could be just what you are looking for. Adults only.

The themed of this year's Summer Reading Challenge is Read to the Beat.

If you enjoy knitting, sewing or other similar crafting and would like a bit of company, then try out this welcoming group! For adults only.

Join us for a playful, interactive session where stories come to life through music.

Make a dreamcatcher in this fun, easy craft session for all the family. Free, just turn up. Suitable for families.

Create something unique - personalise a card or a picture using colourful Japanese washi tape. Adults only. £3. Pre-booking essential.