At Newcastle Libraries we have a number of Pictures to Share collections available to borrow. These books combine pictures and text for adults in a meaningful way to help stimulate conversation between families, professionals and those with dementia. The books can also be used with stroke sufferers, as well as adults with learning disabilities and people with mental health needs.
A Newcastle Libraries membership gives you 24-hour access to hundreds of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines from the comfort of your home or on the move. We have two apps which give you access to this digital content: Borrowbox Borrowbox gives
Starting or joining a group Our friends at the Reading Agency maintain a database of the reading groups in the UK. If you would like to start your own reading group download the Reading Agency's How to Start a Reading Group resource pack for tips on
Borrow board games from Newcastle Libraries Our board game lending collection is the largest in the UK, and it features some great modern board games. You can borrow family games like Dobble and Jungle Speed, modern classics like Catan and Ticket to
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Board Game Events Our board game team host regular events throughout the year. Our Board Game Quarterly is an after-hours event at City Library which takes place every three months. Every month you can visit the all-day Saturday board games, which we
Discover: Newcastle Libraries is an online information and research tool. It allows you to access resources and information in one place, either from a PC or tablet in one of Newcastle's Libraries or from your own device, anywhere. With it you can Ch
Death Positive Library We recognise that libraries are uniquely placed to be a centre for bereavement support, as well as a trusted space where conversations about death and dying can take place. Libraries Connected are a national charity representin
Easy-to-use information rich in pictures, videos and animations from a trusted source - with versions of the encyclopedia tailored for children aged 5 to 11, students aged 12 to 18 and for adults.
Oxford Reference is the premier online reference product, spanning 25 different subject areas, bringing together 2 million digitized entries across Oxford University Press’s Dictionaries, Companions and Encyclopedias.
Explore BorrowBox to access thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks - from newly released titles to the classics.
Now you can catch up with the latest issues of your favourite magazines for all ages and interests too as eMagazines have arrived!
