Friends of Newcastle Library

10/02/2026

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 board, elected at our Annual Meeting last month! President Beatriz Wallace, VP Diane Nakamichi, treasurer Samara Villaseñor, secretary Kathy Dildine, and board members at large Natalie Edmonds, Mary Ryland, and Carol Sargent. View the president's report and learn about our past year's activities and volunteer opportunities!

Segments of the President's Report:1:03 FONL in the community3:4...

09/30/2026

Autumn is a great time to explore Newcastle’s many walking trails! Our friends at Newcastle Trails have issued an updated trails map. Ask for your free copy at the Newcastle Library information desk. Enjoy and happy trails!

09/29/2026

FONL board members will host an info table at tonight’s Newcastle Town Hall. Come say hi and ask us about what we do!

REMINDER: Town Hall is tomorrow night!

Join the Newcastle City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Risdon Middle School. Doors open at 6:30 pm, meeting runs 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Refreshments and childcare provided.

Details: www.newcastlewa.gov

09/19/2026

Happy Newcastle Days! We’re celebrating at Lake Boren Park with all our friends and neighbors! Come on over!

09/01/2026

Celebrate our local artists at the opening night of the Newcastle Area Fall Art Exhibition! Meet the artists, see their work, and be part of a community art project! Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 pm. Co-sponsored by Friends of Newcastle Library.

Newcastle Arts Council present an exhibition showcasing the talents of artists in our community, September 1 -nbsp;25.nbsp; An Artists Reception will be heldnbsp;September 2 at 6:00 pm. View the exhibition, meet the artists and participate in a community art project. Sponsored by Newcastle Arts Coun...

08/27/2026

They’re making boba tea at the library! Chef Soy Dara began by showing the youths how to make dough for brown sugar boba and how to form it. Perhaps a future boba tea shop owner is in that room tonight?!? 🧋

08/17/2026

It's Community Game Night at Newcastle Library! All ages are welcome to play from a selection of board and card games or bring your own! Tuesday, August 18, 6-7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of Newcastle Library

08/15/2026

🧋🧋🧋Learn to make boba! Join Chef Soy Dara to learn how to make black milk tea with handmade tapioca boba pearls! For teens, ages 13-17. Register at the link...as of this posting, there are 7 spots left! Sponsored by Friends of Newcastle Library.

Join Chef Soy Dara to learn how to make black milk tea with handmade tapioca boba pearls!nbsp;For Teens, ages 13-17. Space is limited. Registration is required.Sponsored by the Friends of the Newcastle Library Sponsored by the Friends of the Newcastle Library Reasonable accommodation for people with...

07/19/2026

Ohhh, yeahhh, D&D Night is coming! Tuesday, July 21, 6 pm for tweens and teens. Sponsored by Friends of Newcastle Library

Join us for a DD Game Night!nbsp; All materials will be provided (books, maps, miniatures, dice, paper, character sheets, etc.) No prior experience required!nbsp;Want to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons?nbsp;Our Dungeon Master will introduce participants to DD and set up campaign play.nbsp; Re...

06/15/2026

You're invited to a magical celebration honoring the Dragon Boat Festival, an ancient and vibrant traditional holiday celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. For all ages. Tuesday, June 16, 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Newcastle Library.

Join us for a magical celebration honoring the Dragon Boat Festival, an ancient and vibrant traditional holiday celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Learn about the festival’s origins and customs while engaging in fun cultural activities. This all-ages program invites families, fr...