Blakelaw Library opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10am to 2pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 1pm to 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note, our computers automatically switch off 15 minutes before we close.
Getting to Blakelaw Library
Blakelaw Library is a pop-up library service at Leisure United Blakelaw. It is easy to reach from various parts of the city:
- there is a bus stop within 150m (164 yards) of the venue
- the nearest National Rail station is Blaydon
- the nearest Metro station is Kingston Park
Address
Leisure United Blakelaw
Cragstone Avenue
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 3TS
Accessibility at our libraries
All of our libraries are accessible and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant. You can:
Our libraries are autism-friendly. To help people with autism access Blakelaw Library and its services, see our Autism Friendly User Guide.
Available facilities at Blakelaw Library
At Blakelaw Library, you can:
- browse and borrow from a small selection of books
If you need to use a public computer, print or photocopy, the nearest branches are Kenton Library and Outer West Library.
Available services at Blakelaw Library
Children and Family Activities
- attend our under 5s Storytime session: Wednesdays, 10:30am to 11am and Fridays, 4pm to 4:30pm (during term times only)
- borrow or order a ‘Starting School’ book bag: each bag contains 4 books to help you start a conversation with your child about the school day and how they feel about this big change
Information and Support Services
- visit Universal Credit Support: Fridays, 2pm to 4pm
History and heritage
- learn about Newcastle’s history and heritage
Health and Wellbeing
- check out the 'Soundtrack of Your Life' booklet from Playlist for Life at our help point: this booklet helps people with dementia and their carers find special songs
Crafting and Hobbies
- attend a Knit and Crochet session: on Fridays, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
- order board games to be borrowed
Upcoming events at Blakelaw Library
Our libraries also offer a range of events all year round. For more information, visit:
- Our library services and activities page
- Our Eventbrite site
- Our Page Turner brochure
- Our library social media pages, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
- Our digital skills support page