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| Title | Content type | Description | Date(s) | Cost | Contact details | Areas covered | Key words |
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| Dragon Crafts at Chopwell Library | Events and Activities | Make some beautiful dragon wings and a dragon mask. For ages 5+ years. Just turn up. |
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Free | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Crafternoon: Decorate a Candle at Chopwell Library | Events and Activities | Use simple techniques to decorate a candle. Adults only. |
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£3 | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Bling a Duck: Diamond Art at Chopwell Library | Events and Activities | Decorate a tiny rubber duck with gems. Ages 7+ |
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£3 | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Cardboard Homes at Chopwell Library | Events and Activities | Make and decorate a table-top 3D castle, house or magical hideaway from cardboard. For ages 5+ |
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Free | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Stay and Play Storytime at Chopwell Library | Events and Activities | Storytime, craft and stay and play. Join the Mini Reading Challenge and collect a sticker. Suitable for young families. Just turn up. |
weekly, starting from Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 10:30am, forever
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Free | cchopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Caregivers, Children, Families |
| Saturday Craft Club: Dreamcatchers at Chopwell Library | Events and Activities | Make a dreamcatcher in this fun, easy craft session for all the family. Free, just turn up. Suitable for families. |
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Free | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Bead Charms at Chopwell Library | Events and Activities | Make your own personalised charms to decorate bags, zippers or keyrings. Ages 6+ |
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£3 | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Big Butterfly Count & Crafts at Chopwell Library | Events and Activities | Make beautiful butterfly and moth crafts, take away an identification chart and find out how to take part in the annual count. Suitable for families. Just turn up. |
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Free | chopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561 379 |
Chopwell | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Vinted for Beginners at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | A beginner's guide to Vinted. Find out how to make money from your unloved items or source pre-loved treasures. |
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blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Climate / Environment, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Adults | |
| Pubs, Brewers and Beer at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Remember the great breweries such as Scottish & Newcastle, Vaux and Deuchars and the many pubs in Gateshead. |
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£3 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, History / Heritage, Adults |
| Art Diamonds: Play with Kusudama Origami with Pui Lee at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Join artist Pui Lee for a calm and creative workshop This workshop is for retired adults only |
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£5 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Toadstool Garland at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Create an autumnal garland by decorating wooden toadstools and embossing metal leaves. Adults only. |
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£5 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Crossword Cafe at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Join our relaxed weekly social group for adults who love good company, gentle challenges, and a warm cup of coffee. We meet to play classic board games, tackle crosswords together, share a laugh, and enjoy a friendly, informal atmosphere. |
weekly on Friday, starting from Friday, September 4, 2026 - 11:00am, forever
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Junk Model Robots at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Let your imagination run wild and make a robot with materials from our maker box. Why not add an LED eye with a simple circuit too? Suitable for families. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Make Your Own Wayfinder Necklace at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Let your little adventurer design and create their own Wayfinder necklace using air dry clay and beads. For ages 5+. |
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£3 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Starting School Storytime at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | If your child is starting school or nursery in September, we have a special starting school storytime with stories about some of your favourite character's very important day. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Books / Literature / Writing, Children, Families |
| Bead Charmsat Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Make your own personalised charms to decorate bags, zippers or keyrings. Ages 6+ |
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£3 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Bling a Duck: Diamond Art at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Decorate a tiny rubber duck with gems. Ages 7+ |
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£3 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Crafternoon: Reverse Applique at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Try out the basic technique of reverse applique. Adults only |
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£3 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Saturday Craft Club: Aliens | Events and Activities | Use your imagination and create your own cardboard alien and a planet for it to live on. Suitable for families. Just turn up. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Emerald Explorers Summer Fruits Needle Punch workshop with Milly Radley at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Join Milly Radley for a Needle Punch Workshop! This workshop is for adults only. |
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£5 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Stay and Play Rhymetimes at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Stay a little longer at rhymetime and have fun with your friends as we celebrate National Playday. Join the mini Summer Reading Challenge and collect a sticker. Suitable for families and children under 5 years old. Free - Just turn up |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Children |
| Read to the Beat: Make Music Day at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Jingle, shake or strum! Create your own library band from cardboard and bells. Join the mini Summer Reading Challenge and collect your sticker for taking part. For ages 3+ years. Just turn up. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |
| Air Dried Clay Decoration at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Imprint clay with inked stamps and natural objects to create delightful small decorations. Adults only. |
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£4 | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Books and Beats : Stories That Come Alive at Blaydon Library | Events and Activities | Storytelling blends with music-making in this fun interactive session with Gateshead Music Hub. For families with children up to 11 years. Free- Just turn up. |
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Free | blaydonlibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4336201 |
Blaydon | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Families |