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Weekly sessions
Price
Free
Allow
Quick stop
Class details
- Ages
- Children under 5 with a parent or carer.
- Organiser
- Newcastle Libraries
- School holidays
- Term time only
- Booking
- Drop in
- No booking needed.
- Price
- Free.
Details checked 31 August 2026. Timetables can change, especially around school holidays.
About this activity
Enjoy free songs and stories designed to encourage a love of books and support language development. The Monday term-time session at City Library is drop-in and suitable for children under 5.
Session times
- Under-5 Storytime · monday10:30–11:00Term time only.
Recurring sessions can pause or change. Check with the organiser before setting off.
Plan your visit
Location
Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8AXSame class, another venue
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Under-5 Storytime at West End Library
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