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Gateshead Youth Theatre
Come and join us at the Gateshead Youth Theatre, where children develop their imagination, build confidence, improve teamwork and learn a few acting skills.
GemArts Masala Festival Exhibition
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
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Summer Reading Challenge 2026
The themed of this year's Summer Reading Challenge is Read to the Beat.
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Cost Freeat Summer Reading Challenge 2026
Rhymetime @ Birtley Library
Songs and rhymes suitable for under 5's and their grown ups. Free. Just turn up.
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Storytime at Gateshead Central Library
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.
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Storytime
Stories and activities suitable for under 5s and their grown ups. Free - Just turn up.
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Knit and Natter
Join our friendly group for a knit and a natter!
Make it Yours: Magnetic bookmarks
This National year of reading, mark the occasion by making a magnetic bookmark with a 3D charm! Come along to create a mini charm using our 3D printers in TinkerCAD and how to create designs in Canva for Heat pressing onto your bookmark.
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5 spaces availableCost £8
Book Butterflies
Join us for fun activities focused on the outdoors, nature and books. Suitable for ages 5 - 7.
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Rhymetime at Central Library
Songs and rhymes for under 5s and their grown ups. Suitable for under 5s.
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Storytime
Stories and activities suitable for under 5's and their grown ups. Free - Just turn up
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Birtley Library Art and Craft Club
Come along to this new friendly art group. Bring an art or craft project you are working on. Adults only. Free. Just turn up
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Storytime
Stories and activities for under 5's and their grown ups. Free. Just turn up.
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Rhymetime @ Leam Lane Library
Songs and rhymes suitable for under 5's and their grown ups. Free. Just turn up.
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Collections Care Workshop
Find out how to look after your precious family documents and photographs stored at home.
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10 spaces availableCost £3
Saturday Craft Club
Free crafting activities for families.
Saturday Art Club with GemArts & Sheryl Jenkins
Are you aged 10 - 14 and you like being creative? Join animator Sheryl Jenkins to create your own animated stories . For ages 10 -14 years old.
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4 spaces availableCost £5
Saturday Craft Club: Pebble Painting
Paint some pebbles and celebrate World Emoji Day.
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Saturday Craft Club: Dreamcatchers
Make a dreamcatcher in this fun, easy craft session for all the family. Free, just turn up. Suitable for families.
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Rhymetime @ Pelaw Library
Songs and rhymes suitable for under 5's and their grown ups. Free - Just turn up.
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Emerald Explorers: Bee More Bee with Barbara Keating
Bees find food using senses we humans don't have. Come walk and "shop" like a bee for a day, exploring a rich hidden world at our doorstep.
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8 spaces availableCost £10
Fun with Buttons
Join us for a bit of creative fun - make your own masterpiece using buttons.
Poetry Readers' Group at Central Library
A fun and relaxed group for people interested in poetry. Adults only.
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Gateshead CD Preservation Society
Calling all music lovers! Come along to the Central Library to listen to a classic album. Adults only.
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Diamond Art Coasters
Make your own coaster with a diamond art design. For ages 8-12 years.
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5 spaces availableCost £2
Big Butterfly Count & Crafts
Make beautiful butterfly and moth crafts, take away an identification chart and find out how to take part in the annual count. Suitable for families. Just turn up.
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Crochet Taster Morning
Start a new craft this summer and learn the basics of crochet. Ages 10+ - Just turn up.
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Bottle Bird Feeders
Recycle with environmental charity Groundwork North East & Cumbria and turn empty plastic bottles into bird feeders. For ages 5+ Free - Pre-booking essential
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Young Adult Maker - Taster Session
Curious about the new Young Adult Maker Group? Come along to this relaxed taster session and discover the MakerPlace. Try out digital design, explore our equipment including 3D printers, laser cutter, coding kits and more. For ages 16 - 25.
