Exhibitions
Newcastle Region Library provides exhibition spaces which display a range of exhibitions - from books to artworks - throughout the year.
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LOVETT GALLERY
2nd Floor, Cultural Centre, Laman St, Newcastle
The Lovett Gallery is open from:
- Monday-Wednesday: 9.30am-8.00pm
- Thursday & Friday: 9.30am-5.00pm
- Saturday: 9.30am-2.00pm
Exhibitions
6 June - 26 July: Wildlife Photographer of the Year (2007)
Award winning images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. Owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine, it is the most prestigious contest of its kind. Each photograph in the stunning exhibition tells a different story. All show the artistry and patience it takes to be a world-class photographer.
Browse our beautiful photo gallery.
Special Events
18 August: Author Visit - Hazel Edwards Children's Bookweek 2008: Antarctic Writer on Ice
Hazel Edwards is one of Australia's best known children's authors. During 2001 she spent time as the Australian Antarctic expedition writer on Casey Station, which inspired her picture book Antarctic Dad, and her adult work Antarctica's frozen chosen. Her stories contain illustrations and photographs and have been produced in Braille and Auslan (DVDs). This fascinating evening will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Venue: Lovett Gallery, 2nd Floor, Laman St, Newcastle
Time: 6pm
Cost: Free
LOCAL STUDIES LOUNGE
2nd Floor, Cultural Centre - Laman St, Newcastle
The Local Studies Lounge is open from:
- Monday-Wednesday: 9.30am-8.00pm
- Thursday & Friday: 9.30am-5.00pm
- Saturday: 9.30am-2.00pm
Exhibitions
6 June - 26 July: Wildlife Photographer of the Year (2007)
Award winning images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. Owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine, it is the most prestigious contest of its kind. Each photograph in the stunning exhibition tells a different story. All show the artistry and patience it takes to be a world-class photographer.
WALLSEND DISTRICT LIBRARY
Bunn Street, Wallsend
Wallsend District Library opening hours are from:
- Monday-Friday: 9.30am-8.00pm
- Saturday: 9.30am-2.00pm
Special events
19 August: 'The Night Garden'by Tony Bones Entertainment
'The Night Garden' is a musical play adaptation of one of this year's Children's Bookweek short listed picture books. Experience the book coming to life with 'original song and dance numbers, thrilling and moving drama, puppetry and hysterical comedy'. Adapted and performed by experienced actors, the theatre troupe received rave reviews when they performed here last year. This play will be enjoyed by children 4-12 years.
Venue: Wallsend District Library, Bunn St, Wallsend
Time: 6pm
Cost: $5 per person
Exhibitions
30 May - 31 July "Through the Lens"
'Through the Lends' is an exhibition of photography and photomedia works captured through the lenses of microscopes, cameras, DNA sequencers and scientific equipment.
The exhibition is the result of a photography competition for Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) affiliated researchers to celebrate HMRI's 10th Anniversary.
Admission Free
Meeting and Conference Facilities
Meeting and conference facilities are available at Wallsend District Library and City Library. For hiring details contact the Library on 02 4974 5303.
