Gosforth Library

Regent Farm Road,
Gosforth,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3HD

Gosforth Library opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am to 6pm
Wednesday 10am to 2pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 2pm
Sunday Closed

Getting to Gosforth Library

Gosforth Library is in the same building as Newcastle City Learning's Learning Centre. At Gosforth Library, we have:

  • Regent Centre travel interchange, just a 4-minute walk away, for bus and Metro travel in all directions
  • cycle racks outside the front door of the library
  • limited parking behind the library in a pay to park car park (check the car park's tariff board for cost and parking time)
  • electric car charging points

Address

Regent Farm Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3HD

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 use Gosforth Library and its services, see our Autism Friendly User Guide.

Available facilities at Gosforth Library

At Gosforth Library, you will be able to:

  • borrow books, audio books, board games and more
  • borrow books for adults and children
  • reserve books, toys, and board games
  • print and photocopy
  • use public computers and scanners for up to 3 hours a day
  • get advice on using our BorrowBox app to browse our eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines
  • get help with council enquiries
  • use a freephone to contact other council services

The public computers are automatically turned off 15 minutes before closing time

Available services at Gosforth Library

Children and Family Activities

  • explore our Toy Library collection
  • join the Lego club: Tuesdays, 3:30 to 4:30pm
  • attend our Under 5 Storytime session: Tuesdays, 11am to 11:30am, and Fridays, 10:30am to 11am (during term time 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
  • Read, play, craft and make friends at Game Changers social club for 7-11 year olds  - Thursdays, 3.30pm (term time)

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

  • join our Knit and Crochet group: Wednesdays, 11am to 12pm

Upcoming events at Gosforth Library

Our libraries also offer a range of events all year round. For more information, visit:

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Gosforth Library
Regent Farm Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3HD
United Kingdom