Jesmond Library
Volunteer-run community library since 2013, when Newcastle Council closed the original branch. Books to borrow, regular events for children and adults, plus a calm space to read or work.
About Jesmond Library
Jesmond Library is a volunteer-run community library housed in a 1963 Grade II listed building on St George's Terrace. When Newcastle City Council announced the branch's closure in 2013, local residents formed the Friends of Jesmond Library and reopened it in September that year, staffed and managed entirely by volunteers. It continues to offer a free lending service alongside a varied programme of events and activities for children and adults. The building also provides a welcoming space to sit and read newspapers, relax with a coffee, and browse community noticeboards, with workstations and desks offering access to computers, printing and photocopying. It is supported as a registered charity.
Featured in These Guides
Blog posts and guides that feature Jesmond Library.
Revised Jesmond Dene Road Cycle and Crossing Plans Go Out to Consultation
Newcastle City Council has opened a formal consultation on amended plans for cycle tracks and crossings on Jesmond Dene Road, with the drawings on display at Jesmond Library until 3 November.
Best Places to Work Remotely in Jesmond
Laptop-friendly coffee shops on St George's Terrace and Mistletoe Road, a hidden cafe behind Osborne Road and a volunteer-run library with desks and computers: where to work remotely in Jesmond.
Family Activities in Jesmond: Days Out with the Kids
The best family days out in and around Jesmond, from Jesmond Dene and Pets' Corner to swimming, the library and rainy-day soft play, grouped by type so you can plan around the weather.
Jesmond Library Wins £25,000 Council Grant for Building Repairs
The volunteer-run, Grade II listed Jesmond Library has secured £25,000 from Newcastle City Council's community grants round to help maintain and restore its distinctive building.
Volunteer Groups in Jesmond
From Friends of Jesmond Dene conservation work to parkrun marshalling and charity shop shifts, here is how to volunteer in Jesmond.
Meditation in Jesmond
From Zen Buddhist sitting at Jesmond Library to guided sessions in a heated yoga pod, here is your guide to meditation in and around Jesmond.
Things to Do in Jesmond
From Jesmond Dene and Armstrong Bridge to Osborne Road restaurants and the Ouseburn Valley, a comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Jesmond.
Family Things to Do This Weekend in Jesmond (23-24 May)
Roald Dahl at the Theatre Royal, dinosaurs at Life, Jesmond Dene parkrun, and more, family-friendly things to do in and around Jesmond this weekend.
Free Things to Do in Jesmond
Pet's Corner, parkrun, the Dene, the food market, the library, Jesmond has more free things to do than you might think.
The Student's Guide to Moving Into Jesmond
Everything Newcastle Uni freshers need to know about living in Jesmond, housing, nightlife, cheap eats, transport, and getting along with the neighbours.
Moving to Jesmond: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about living in Jesmond, property, transport, green spaces, the Osborne Road food scene, schools, parking, and what makes this Newcastle suburb special.
Welcome to Jesmond.live
Why this site exists, what to expect, and how it works alongside Gosforth.org as a community guide for one of Newcastle's most loved neighbourhoods.
Upcoming Events
Events that feature or are connected to Jesmond Library.
Botanical Casting Display by Paula Smart at Jesmond Library
During library opening hours · Main Room, Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL
Thursday Talk: My Family at War
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL
Thursday Talk: Small Histories of Northumberland with Noel Hodgson
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL
Music in the Library: Lapwing Jazz Trio
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL
Thursday Talk: What is Discover Jesmond 1888? with Molly Wyatt
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL
Thursday Talk: Why Do We Feel Stuck? with Dr Ishy Bruce
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL
Past Events
Recent events connected to Jesmond Library.
Children's Hallowe'en Crafts Session at Jesmond Library
30 October 2026 · Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL
Big Questions Cafe: The Spaces Between Us with Professor Helen Jarvis
29 October 2026 · Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE
Rag Rug Workshop at Jesmond Library
24 October 2026 · Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL
Thursday Talk: What Did the Romans Ever Do For Us?
22 October 2026 · Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL
More Community in Jesmond
St George's Church Jesmond
Grade I listed parish church on Osborne Road, consecrated in 1888 and designed by T. R. Spence. The 154-foot bell tower is inspired by St Mark's in Venice. Regular services plus community events including fetes, organ recitals, concerts, and heritage open days.
Jesmond Dene
A narrow wooded valley running through the heart of Jesmond, one of Newcastle's most treasured green spaces. Walking trails, waterfall, Pets Corner, and Armstrong Bridge. Free entry, open year-round.
Friends of Jesmond Dene
Volunteer group that organises events, conservation work, and community activities in Jesmond Dene. Runs the annual programme of walks, talks, and seasonal celebrations.
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What's On
Knit and Natter at St Hilda's Church
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM · St Hilda's Church, Thornleigh Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
Jane Eyre at Northern Stage
7:30 PM (matinees 2:30 PM Wed and Sat; Thu 6:00 PM) · Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RH
The Pitmen Naturalists
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Clore Suite, Great North Museum: Hancock (Claremont Road entrance), Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT