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Design a personalised door hanger with images and text and have it laser cut out of coloured acrylic and wood. For ages 12 - 15 years.

Lego adventures await in this creative session that is fun for all the family. Come along and play with our Lego. Suitable for families. Free - Just turn up.

Stories and crafts for your little ones and their grown ups. Suitable for under 5s. Free - just turn up.

We'll have classic games galore in our library gala. Play family favourites such as Buckaroo, Kerplunk and Twister. Suitable for families. Free - Just turn up.

The smartest giant in town has given away his clothes and needs your help! Listen to Julia Donaldson's classic tale and design a new outfit for the giant. Suitable for families with young children. Free - Just turn up.

Make some decorative pictures with this simple technique. Ages 5+

MakerPlace, Gateshead Central Library Get creative using Canva to design your own personalised cushion cover and add a splash of colour to your room. For ages 12 - 15 years.

Use some of our MakerPlace equipment to design and create your own notebook cover using Canva and heat transfer. Skills in using a computer mouse to click and drag images are essential. For ages 8 - 14 years.

Get creative with a box and build your own theatre using our craft materials. Take it home and put on a show! Suitable for ages 5+ Free - Just turn up.

Create a beautiful papier mache tea light luminary and take it home to dry. Ages 6-14 years.

Would you like to know more about using 3D printers? Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of 3D design. You'll also learn how to use our equipment safely on your own.

Make your own flextangle from paper, a great fidget toy! Ages 8-12 years.

Percy the Park Keeper is having fun with his animals on a windy day. Create your own characters from these much-loved books by Nick Butterworth and watch them fly in our wind tunnel. Suitable for families. Free - Just turn up.

Create your own rainbow fish in this colourful craft. Suitable for ages 4-8 years.

Learn how to braid friendship bracelets with embroidery thread. Ages 8-12 years.

Library staff will guide you through the basics of linoprint and will transfer your design onto a coaster. Adults only.

Reading Groups are a great way to meet people who enjoy talking about books. It's a perfect way to recommend books to others and discover new authors. Join us on the first Monday of the month at 2pm. A small annual subscription fee applies.

Are you interested in using our laser cutter? Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of design software Inkscape. You'll also learn how to use our equipment safely on your own.

Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of design software Canva and the sublimation / ink infusion process. This session will also cover the safe use of the sublimation printer and heat press and how to use them on your own.

Find out more about free apps such as BorrowBox to access free e-books, newspapers and magazines; using the NHS app; photo editing and much more. Bring a smart device or try one of ours. Free, just turn up!

Try your hand at some recycled paper crafts. Adults only.

Find out more about free apps such as BorrowBox to access free e-books, newspapers and magazines; using the NHS app; photo editing and much more. Bring a smart device or try one of ours. Free, just turn up!

Charlie Rogers was "one step ahead of the bulldozers" as he magically captured his beloved Gateshead. In his current paintings, artist Bernard Quinn also searches for and celebrates Gateshead's urban corners.