Jesmond Library

St George's Terrace
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 2DL

Phone: 0191 277 4100
Fax: 0191 278 4217
E-mail: information@newcastle.gov.uk

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Jesmond Library has reopened

Jesmond Library closed on Monday 14 March for building work to include rewiring, new flooring, an extended community room, new ceiling and lighting, provision of a public toilet, and installation of automatic entrance doors. Self service issue machines have also being installed. The library has now reopened.

Opening hours

Monday: 9am - 8pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Please note: the public computers are automatically turned off 15 minutes before closing time.

If we are not open remember you can renew and reserve items, chat to a librarian and access other helpful resources on the online 24 Hour Library. 

Accessibility information about Jesmond Library from DisabledGo.

Services at Jesmond Library

  • Free book lending service to adult and children covering fiction, non-fiction and large print
  • Free internet access
  • Self-service facility
  • Music CDs for hire
  • Adult and children’s DVDs for hire
  • Free access to peoples network computers for adults and children
  • Printing - black and white, colour
  • Photocopying - black and white, colour
  • Fax service
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Community and welfare information
  • Local history resources
  • Information about local attractions
  • Local bus timetables
  • Exhibition space for hire
  • Community room for hire
  • Local publications for sale
  • Weekly storytime
  • Study space
  • Electronic magnifier for the visually impaired
  • Tyne Bridge Publishing books for sale
  • Regular reading groups
  • Lifelong Learning courses
  • Internet taster sessions
  • Baby changing facility

Events at Jesmond Library

  • Councillors surgeries first Thursday of the month 6pm - 7pm and third Saturday of the month 10am - 11am
  • Story time for under 5s 2.15pm - 2.45pm term time only
  • Reading groups third Monday of the month 6.30pm - 8pm. Fourth Thursday of the month 2.30pm - 3.30pm
  • Internet taster sessions Monday 2pm - 3pm and Friday 2pm - 3pm sessions must be booked
  • Craft sessions for over 5s during school holidays check with library for dates and times places must be booked.

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