Newcastle Library Temporary Closure for Essential Maintenance
Published 13 Aug 2025
Due to essential maintenance works, Newcastle Library will be closed on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August. It will also be closed on Monday 25 August due to the Bank Holiday and will reopen at 1:00pm on Tuesday 26 August, with book loan periods extended until then to cover the temporary closure.
During the closure, customers can visit any public library.
The closest libraries include:
Castlewellan Library, BT31 9DA, Main Street, Castlewellan, Down, BT31 9DA
t: e: castlewellan.library@librariesni.org.uk
Downpatrick Library, Market Street, Downpatrick, Down, BT30 6LZ
t: e: downpatrick.library@librariesni.org.uk
Rathfriland Library, 12 John Street, Rathfriland, Down, BT34 5QH
t: e: rathfriland.library@librariesni.org.uk
We apologise to customers for any inconvenience caused and please note, during the library closure, items can be renewed online with your library membership card and PIN number which is available from library staff. eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers can also be borrowed through our online library.
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