Venue Description

Newcastle City Library is a modern award winning building in the heart of the City. Our facilities include: Extensive lending collection of fiction, non fiction and graphic novels. Books can be reserved online using our online catalogue. Events and activities for all ages Large historical collections of books, periodicals and maps Current newspapers and magazines Information service including business, marketing, intellectual property, statistics, information about community groups, events information and general enquiries Health and Wellbeing Collection Music and Movies section with a lending collection of printed music, CDs, DVDs and blu-ray Study space Free access to the internet, email and other applications Free Wi-Fi access Free 1-2-1 internet taster sessions Fax service Local Studies and Family History department - with unique material relating to the North East including the largest local newspaper archive in the UK Exhibitions and displays Reading groups and lifelong learning classes Meeting rooms available for hire Cafe Performance hall capable of seating 185 people Dedicated area for the visually impaired, including electronic book magnifier and accessible computer Homework support Storytimes Leaflets on local attractions Local bus timetables Tyne Bridge Publishing books for sale Foreign language magazines and newspapers iStop job search kiosk Photo booth (passport standard) The City Community & Information Hub and Library also provides local people with easy access to the services they need in one convenient location. Alongside the library service, you will also find: Business & IP Centre Newcastle (Level 3) - intellectual property information and expert advice on a wide range of topics for entrepreneurs and inventors. Customer Services (Level 1) - access to and advice on Newcastle City Council services. Citizens Advice Newcastle (Level 4) - providing a free service which is confidential and open to anyone who lives or works in Newcastle. Connexions (Level 2)- careers information, advice and guidance for young people aged 13-19 (and up to age 25 for young people with special needs). Skills Hubs (Level 2) - a one-stop shop for support with training, careers and job advice. Your Homes Newcastle Housing Options Centre (Level 1) - if you are looking for a home you can register and search for properties online with staff on hand to help with any queries.

Accessibility

Automatic entrance doors, level access throughout, two large public lifts to all floors, fully accessible toilets on every floor including a changing places room, dual height reception pods, height adjustable computer desks, dedicated library services and computers for visual impaired people, hearing loops at every reception pod and in every meeting room, colour coded signage and colour coded areas for different subject areas, friendly well trained staff available to help and advise.

Toilets

There are 7 fully accessible toilet cubicles in the building with at least 1 on every floor. All have grab rails, large thumb turn locks, easy turn taps and red cords for assistance.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

This is a city centre venue, so the nearest exercise area is the Town Moor.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls are available on request from our staff