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Spooky CreationsThursday 29 October, 11am-12pmChopwell LibraryIt's almost Halloween! Come along and join us for a fun, c...
22/10/2026

Spooky Creations
Thursday 29 October, 11am-12pm
Chopwell Library

It's almost Halloween! Come along and join us for a fun, creative session. We'll be making some spooky creations from our maker box that you can take home and enjoy.

Suitable for families. Free - just turn up.

Glow in the Dark T-shirtsWednesday 28 October, 2pm-3pmBlaydon LibraryCut out some spooky shapes in iron-on glow in the d...
21/10/2026

Glow in the Dark T-shirts
Wednesday 28 October, 2pm-3pm
Blaydon Library

Cut out some spooky shapes in iron-on glow in the dark vinyl and apply to a t-shirt. For ages 8-12 years.
£6 - with t-shirt supplied
£3 - if you bring in a plain dark coloured t-shirt, preferably black.

Pre-booking essential. Book online at www.gatesheadlibraries.com

Light Up DecorationsCrawcrook Library, 10am - 11amWednesday 28th OctoberIt's time to get creative and design a decoratio...
21/10/2026

Light Up Decorations
Crawcrook Library, 10am - 11am
Wednesday 28th October

It's time to get creative and design a decoration and use circuits & LEDs to light it up. What will you come up with? Maybe it will be a lightbulb moment! Ages 8+

£2 per child - Pre-booking essential. Book online at www.gatesheadlibraries.com

Decorate a Sugar SkullTuesday 27 October, 11am-12pmChopwell LibraryDecorate a wooden sugar skull shape with acrylic pens...
20/10/2026

Decorate a Sugar Skull
Tuesday 27 October, 11am-12pm
Chopwell Library

Decorate a wooden sugar skull shape with acrylic pens, gems and much more. Suitable for ages 5+

Free - just turn up.

Junk Model Puppets Tuesday 27 October, 10.30am - 12pm Blaydon Library Create some amazing puppets from our maker box. Su...
20/10/2026

Junk Model Puppets
Tuesday 27 October, 10.30am - 12pm
Blaydon Library

Create some amazing puppets from our maker box. Suitable for families.

Free – Just turn up

Wind Tunnel Witches       Tuesday 27 October, 10.30am - 12pm Leam Lane Library Create your own witches, ghosts or flying...
19/10/2026

Wind Tunnel Witches

Tuesday 27 October, 10.30am - 12pm
Leam Lane Library
Create your own witches, ghosts or flying creatures to send up the wind tunnel. Suitable for families. Free. Just turn up.

19/10/2026

Ever fancied joining a book club? 🤔

For the National Year of Reading, we’ve been encouraging everyone to read more of what they’re into. Including, great reads discovered through book clubs.

Hear what Karen's been reading as part of Larkspur House's Reading Group and how you can find a book club near you 🙌

Halloween Hullabaloo      Monday 26 October, 11am - 12pm, Birtley Library11am - 12pm, Blaydon LibraryWednesday 28 Octobe...
19/10/2026

Halloween Hullabaloo
Monday 26 October,
11am - 12pm, Birtley Library
11am - 12pm, Blaydon Library
Wednesday 28 October,
10am - 11am, Pelaw Library
Thursday 29 October,
11am - 12pm, Leam Lane Library

Join us for spooktacular Halloween events. Craft and play while you celebrate the spooky season at your local library. Suitable for families.
Free! Just turn up.

Light Up LanternsWednesday 28 October,10.30am - 11.30am Birtley Library Design and decorate your very own light up lante...
18/10/2026

Light Up Lanterns
Wednesday 28 October,
10.30am - 11.30am
Birtley Library

Design and decorate your very own light up lantern. Personalise it and take it home to help light up the dark nights!
For 8+ years.
Free - Just turn up

Halloween Rhymetime      Monday 26 October, 10am - 10.30am, Pelaw LibraryTuesday 27 October, 9.30am - 10am, Birtley Libr...
18/10/2026

Halloween Rhymetime

Monday 26 October,
10am - 10.30am, Pelaw Library
Tuesday 27 October,
9.30am - 10am, Birtley Library
2pm - 2.30pm, Blaydon Library
Friday 30 October,
9.30 - 10am, Gateshead Central Library
10.30am - 11am, Leam Lane Library

Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume and join us for a fun-filled celebration with spooky songs. For under 5's.

Free. Just turn up

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Gateshead Central Library, Prince Consort Road
Gateshead
NE84LN

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