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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.

St George's Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 2DL Visit website @JesmondLibrary @jesmondlibrary Facebook

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.

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.

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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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