Cruddas Park Library opening hours
| Monday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 10am to 2pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10am to 2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note, our computers automatically switch off 15 minutes before we close.
Getting to Cruddas Park Library
Limited free parking is available on-site.
Address
Cruddas Park Shopping Centre
Westmorland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7QY
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 Cruddas Park Library and its services, see our Autism Friendly User Guide.
Available facilities at Cruddas Park Library
At Cruddas Park Library, you will be able to:
- borrow books for adults and children
- borrow board games
- reserve books, toys, and board games
- print and photocopy
- use public computers and scanners for up to 3 hours a day
- use study spaces
- use a freephone to contact other council services
The public computers are automatically turned off 15 minutes before closing time
Available services at Cruddas Park Library
Children and Family Activities
- attend our Under 5 Storytime session - Saturday, 10:30am to 11am
- 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
- Read, play, craft and make friends at Game Changers social club for 7-11 year olds - Saturdays, 11am (term time)
Welfare Rights
This branch has regular Welfare Rights sessions.
Crafting and Hobbies
- order board games to borrow
Practise English Group
This weekly reading group is for people who want to improve their literacy.
We read aloud to:
- increase confidence in reading English
- improve pronunciation
- enjoy a good story!
Cruddas Park Library
- Thursdays from 1pm to 2pm
- Email readinggroups@newcastle.gov.uk to register
Upcoming events at Cruddas Park 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