Important notices
Newark Library Planned Closure from Wednesday 17 January
Newark Library is now closed for essential planned building maintenance work to its heating and cooling systems from Wednesday 17 January 2024 at 6.30pm, and will reopen on Thursday 25 July at 9am.
During the closure you can use your library card at any library throughout Nottinghamshire. Your nearest library is also in Newark – Balderton Library on Main Street, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3NP.
Newark Book Festival events planned to be held at Newark Library have been relocated. Visit the Newark Book Festival website for more information.
You can also find information about new event venues, as well as regular groups and activities on our Newark Library Planned Closure page.
We thank you for your patience during the closure, and look forward to welcoming you back in July. The library will also be hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday 17 August to celebrate - details coming soon.
Newark library is centred in Newark town close to the Market Place. Our lovely, bright library enjoys green views of the surrounding park. It’s a great place to read, learn and take part in a host of activities.
The library is well stocked with a wide range of books and there are lots of displays and quick picks stands to inspire your selection. Staff are always on hand for recommendations and suggestions too. Our Café area has a coffee machine and comfy seats with lovely views, so why not sit and relax with a book?
Join in our events and activities: there’s something for everyone! Rattle, Rhyme and Roll runs twice a week for under 5’s. It’s a very popular session and a great way to meet new friends. If you’re looking for something to do on Saturday mornings, why not drop into our children’s Lego Club and Games Club? We always have lots of extra activities running through the school holidays, plus various family theatre shows throughout the year.
If you’re looking to meet new people and socialise in a friendly environment, try our Places of Welcome coffee mornings, Heritage Café, Scrabble Club or Crafty Natter group. Our monthly Reading Groups are also popular and a great opportunity to try new books.
Or, if you're into learning more about heritage and the local area, you can access our local studies collection in the library.
We have 11 computers for public use and free WI-FI for our customers. Help is at hand for anyone wanting to know more about their laptop, tablet, or phone - our volunteer is available during our bookable ‘Let’s Talk Tech’ sessions.
Keep up to date with all our events and news by checking out our Inspire Newark Facebook page.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
