events and activities jan/feb 2009
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Idea Stores and libraries events and activities January/February 2009TRANSCRIPT
Events and ActivitiesSpecial Events
January - February 2009
Events for under 5s to over 50s, we’ve got it all and much more besides
2 For more information about any event, just ask at the helpdesk or call 020 7364 4332
Activities & Events
Come and join us for the start of a new year!
Over the next two months we have scores of events in Idea Stores and Libraries for you to enjoy, including the Chinese New Year of the Ox and loads of half-term events for children.
For more information about any event, just ask at the helpdesk or call 020 7364 4332. For more information about Idea Store Courses and Learning, call 020 7364 5665 or email [email protected]
3For more information about Idea Store Courses and Learning, call 020 7364 5665
Chinese New Year Fun Day [All the family]
Saturday 24 January 10.00-16.00
Come along and join in the fun with Chinese Card Making, Making Lanterns & Fans, Face Painting and more…..
Valentine Fun Day [All the family]
Saturday 14 February 10.00-16.00
Have fun making Valentine’s Day Cards, Face Painting, and Henna Painting, Sing that love song on Wii Karaoke, Make Heart shaped frames.
Family Fun Day [All the family]
Saturday 21 February 10.00-16.00
Fun for all the family to enjoy, Photo Craft boxes, Henna Painting, Face Painting and Pippin Puppets.
Half-term Events
Rhyme Time [Under 5s]
Monday 16 February 10.00-11.30
Paint a canvas [Ages 6-12]
Monday 16 February 14.00-16.00
Hairy Maclary string dogs [Under 5s]
Tuesday 17 February 10.00-11.30
Make Your Own Crown [Ages 6-12]
Tuesday 17 February 14.00-16.00
Hairy Maclary string dogs [Under 5s]
Wednesday 18 February 10.00-11.30
Nintendo Wii [Ages 6-12]
Wednesday 18 February 14.00-16.00
Paint your own wind chimes crafts [Ages 6-12]
Thursday 19 February 14.00-16.00
Design a paper fan [Under 5s]
Friday 20 February 10.00-11.30
Bowling [Ages 6-12]
Friday 20 February 14.00-16.00
Idea Store Bow Special Events
Idea Store Canary Wharf Special Events
Art Club [Ages 5-14]
11 January & every Sunday in January & February 14:00-16:00
Come along and express yourself artistically and get your chance to have your work exhibited in the Canary Wharf mall window galleries later in the year.
Tartan Words
20th - 25 January
Display of Scottish writers to celebrate Burns night
Chinese New Year Crafts [Ages 2-4]
Wednesday 28 January 10.00-11.30
Celebrate the new Chinese year with Crafty Canaries…lanterns,
dragons and all things Chinese
National Story Telling Week [Ages 3-7]
Saturday 31 January 14.30-15.30
Come along to our story telling session and take home a bagful of
books
National Story Telling Week [Ages 2-4]
Tuesday 3 February 10-11.30
Join the Little Canaries for their weekly romp in the wild world of stories, rhymes and song and choose your own to take home and curl up to.
Valentine Crafts [Ages 2-4]
Wednesday 11 Feb 10.00 -11.30
Make a valentine card for someone you love
Show Someone You Really Care [Ages 18+]
Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12th February 13:00-14:00
Come and make your own valentine card for that special someone and send a personal message. All materials provided free.
Fall in Love with a Book
9th-16 February
Choose from our range of lovable books to take home
4 For more information about any event, just ask at the helpdesk or call 020 7364 4332
Half-Term Heaven
16th-20 February
Yoga Bugs [Ages 2-5]
Monday 16 February 10.00-10.45
Cake Creation [Ages 5-14]
Monday 16 February 14.00-16.00
Come and be creative, decorate your own cake & then take it home and eat it!!
Sports Day [Ages 7-14]
Tuesday 17 February 14.00-16.00
Challenge your mates on the Wii
Crafty Canaries [Ages 2-4]
Wednesday 18 February 10.00-11.30
Art Club [Ages 5-14]
Thursday 19 February 14:00-16:00
Come along and express yourself artistically and get your chance to have your work exhibited in the Canary Wharf mall window galleries later in the year.
Scary Hairy Spiders [Ages 5-12]
Friday 20 February 14:00-16:00
Drop in and make your own scary hairy spider
Story Time Saturday [Ages 4-10]
Saturday 28 February 14:00-15:00
Come along to our story telling session and take home a bagful of books
5For more information about Idea Store Courses and Learning, call 020 7364 5665
6 For more information about any event, just ask at the helpdesk or call 020 7364 4332
Idea Store Chrisp Street Special Events
9th National Story Telling Week [All the family]
Saturday 31 January - Saturday 7 February
Storytelling is not just for the young but for all ages who share the creations of thought and the creativity of imagination. So join us! For the word is out and there is an Idea Store of stories to be told!
Ask in-store for more details.
Martin Luther King Day [All the family]
Monday 19 January
Come and join us in celebrating the great American leader. We’ve got stories and activities about Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement. So bring your kids and tell your friends!
Ask in-store for more details.
India National Day [All the family]
Monday 26 January
Come and participate in the Independence Day, commemorating the day in 1947 when India achieved freedom from British rule. Come and celebrate with us in the flag hoisting ceremony and other cultural activities.
Ask in-store for more details.
Burns Night [All the family]
Sunday 25 January
Robert Burns: poet, balladeer and Scotland’s favourite son. Each year on January 25, the great man’s presumed birthday, Scots everywhere take time out to honour a national icon. We can’t offer you a full - blown Burns supper, but we can certainly help you find some good poetry for a quiet nights reading - so come and celebrate with us
Ask in-store for more details.
Chinese New Year Fun Day [All the family]
Saturday 31 January 10:00-16:00
January 26, marks the start of the Year of the Ox on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Celebrate the Chinese New Year holiday with great kids’ activities and crafts. Also learn about the history and meaning behind Chinese New Year symbols.
Ask in-store for more details.
7For more information about Idea Store Courses and Learning, call 020 7364 5665
Valentine Day Special
[All the family]
Saturday 14 February
Come and take part in our arts and crafts workshop in creating your own Valentine’s Day cards and crafts for that special someone!
Ask in-store for more details.
Half-term activities: Roald Dahl Special! [All the family]
Monday 16 - Saturday 21 February
Come and join in with the fun - filled week of activities and events themed around the fantastic books by the author Roald Dahl! Help James and his friend fly over the city on the Giant Peach and much, much more!
Ask in-store for more details.
International Mother Language Day [All the family]
Saturday 21 February
A day celebrating the diversity of different languages and cultures, and where better to celebrate than Tower Hamlets? Activities all day. Children’s arts and crafts activities too!
Ask in-store for more details.
Galileo Day [All the family]
Sunday 15 February
Mark the anniversary of Galileo Galilee’s birth. Take part in the celebrations and find out information about Galileo and the science of his time to viewers of all ages and levels of expertise.
Ask in-store for more details.
8 For more information about any event, just ask at the helpdesk or call 020 7364 4332
The Big Match: Wigan v Tottenham [All ages]
Sunday 11 January 1.30-15.30
Come along to our cafe and watch two Premiership teams clash in what promises to be a entertaining encounter.
Book Group: Author visit [Age 15+]
Thursday 15 January 18.30-19.30
We’re so excited to be joined by Bernardine Evaristo to discuss her fantastic latest novel ‘Blonde Roots’. Copies of this book are ready in store to be picked up. Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear the author read from and discuss her work - new members always welcome!
The Big Match: West Ham v Fulham [All ages]
Sunday 18 January 13.30-15.30
Come along to our cafe
and watch these two London teams battle it out!
Sign Up Now! [All ages]
Wednesday 21 January 11.00-15.00
We will be playing our part in a national campaign to get people involved in learning; come along for advice on what course is right for you. Find out out about all the services your local library or Idea Store can offer you. Today’s the day to get involved!
Disability Awareness Day [All ages]
Thursday 29 January 10.00-16.00
Come along to find out about all the great services for disabled residents on offer in Tower Hamlets. Get information on what is available in Idea Stores and throughout the borough. Stalls and information with representatives from various groups will be in store all day.
Rhyme Time: National Storytelling Week Special [Age 0-5]
Tuesday 3 February 10.30-12.45
To celebrate National Storytelling Week we’ll be extending our regular Rhyme Time slot and in addition to all the usual singing and stories we’ll also be making storytelling puppets for you to take home and enjoy!
Idea Store Whitechapel Special Events
9For more information about Idea Store Courses and Learning, call 020 7364 5665
All You Need Is Love! Family Fun Day [All ages]
Saturday 14 February 10.00- 16.00
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a whole host of ‘love’-ly activities; watch a romantic movie (films showing all day, see in store for details), design a Valentine’s card and make a heart-shaped photo frame.
International Mother Language Day [All ages]
Saturday 21 February 10.00-16.00
A day celebrating the diversity of different languages and cultures, and where better to celebrate than Tower Hamlets? Activities all day; learn how to say the alphabet and other basic words in different languages, write your name in different linguistic scripts plus children’s arts and crafts activities too!
Half-term EventsGame Zone: Half-term special [Age 7-14]
Monday 16 February 14.00-16.00
Who’s the master? You are! Come and prove it by thrashing your opponents on the Playstation 2 and Nintendo Wii in our weekly gaming session.
Design a Keepsake Box [Age 5-12]
Tuesday 17 February 14.00-15.00 and 15.00-16.00
Create a special box for storing your most treasured possessions;
jewellery or money or that special photo. Turn it into a monster, disguise it as a book or just cover it in sequins - the choice is yours!
Martial Arts: Half-term special [Age 7-16]
Tuesday 17 February 4.15-5.15
Learn the ancient art of self-defence with a Grand Master! Classes are free and new people are always welcome.
Movie Madness: Mamma Mia! [All ages]
Wednesday 18 February 14.00-16.00
The fantastic film version of the ABBA musical that stormed Broadway and the West End – not to be missed!
Design a Fabric Bag [Age 5-12]
Thursday 19 February 14.00-15.00 and 15.00-16.00
Get rid of those plastic bags and decorate yourself a fabric replacement with a design of your choice - now that’s eco chic!
Quiztastic! [Age 5-14 + parents welcome!]
Friday 20 February 14.00-16.00
It’s a whole lot of fun, prizes to be won…. it must be our fantastic quiz for children and families! Topics range from books to films to general knowledge so get ready to test your brain!
10 For more information about any event, just ask at the helpdesk or call 020 7364 4332
Bag Making [ages 3+]
Saturday 10 January 14:00-16:00
Make a statement by creating your very own custom Felt Bag.
Film Showing [Cert. PG]
Saturday 17 January 14:00-16:00
‘Surf’s Up’ is a truly funny and charming computer animation, lifted by Jeff Bridges’ Lebowski-like performance.
Chinese New Year Card Making
[All ages]
Saturday 24 January 14:00-16:00
Celebrate Chinese New Year by designing a card for someone special.
Face Painting [All ages]
Saturday 31st January 14:00-16:00
Face painting, come and choose your favourite face.
Mask Making [ages 3+]
Saturday 7 February 14:00-16:00
Explore your wild side in our animal mask workshop.
Valentine Heart Magnets [ages 3+]
Saturday 14 February 14:00-16:00
Design and paint a Heart Magnet to show your love.
Film Showing [Cert. U]
Saturday 21 February 14:00-16:00
Come and enjoy ‘The Little Cars 3’, a fun movie for the whole family.
Design a Ceramic Tile [ages 7+]
Saturday 28 February 14:00-16:00
Add a unique decoration to your room or give someone a special gift by painting your own ceramic tile.
Bethnal Green Library Special Events
Half-term EventsMake a Library sign [ages 0-16]
Monday 16 February 14:00- 16:00
Bookmark Making [ages 0-16]
Tuesday 17 February 14:00-16:00
Design a Fan [ages 5+]
Thursday 19 February 14:00 -16:00
Board Games [all ages]
Friday 20 February 14:00-16:00
Join us and play some great board games!
Cubitt Town Library Special Events
Chinese New Year Party [ages 0-16]
Saturday 31 January 14:00-16:00
Craft session, competitions and refreshments
Crazy Crafts [ages 0-16]
Monday 16 February 14:00-15:30
Crazy Craft fun for children of all ages
Busy Biscuits [ages 0-16]
Friday 20 February 14:00-15:30
Ice and decorate biscuits and cakes - then eat them!
11For more information about Idea Store Courses and Learning, call 020 7364 5665
12 For more information about any event, just ask at the helpdesk or call 020 7364 4332
Watney Market Library Special Events
Chinese New Year Comic Strip Day [ages 6+]
Saturday 24 January 10:00-16:00
Find out about your Chinese zodiac sign and make a comic strip.
Prizes to be given for the best comic strip.
Winners to be displayed on the Idea Store website.
Lads and Dads Day [ages 6+]
Saturday 7 February 10:00-14:00
Football-themed fun for big and little boys.
Includes quiz, craft session, stories and “spot the ball”.
Half-term EventsDesign a Spring Canvas [ages 5+]
Monday 16 February 14:00-16:00
Design your very own canvas for spring.
Design a Dreamcatcher [ages 5+]
Thursday 19 February 14:00-16:00
Make a dreamcatcher to catch bad dreams and let the good ones through.
Half-term Competition [All ages]
Superhero!
Draw and name your very own superhero and tell us their super powers.
Prizes to be given and the winners to be displayed on the Idea Store website.
Health and FitnessYoga Chair Based
Every Tuesday from 06/01/09
for 10 weeks at Idea Store Whitechapel
From 10:00 -11:30
Course code B1758
Get Started in Aromatherapy
Every Wednesday from 25/02/09
for 5 weeks at Idea Store Whitechapel
From 13:00-15:00
Course code B2052
Get Started in Qi Gong
Every Thursday from 08/01/09
for 10 weeks at Idea Store Whitechapel
From 10:00-11:30
Course code B1886
Photography & Digital Arts
Traditional Black and White Photography and Printing
Every Wednesday from 07/01/09
for 10 weeks at the Shadwell Centre
From 18:30-21:00
Course code B3376
Capture London on Camera
Every Saturday from 28/02/09
for 5 weeks at the Bethnal Green Centre
From 10:00-13:00
Course code B3378
Techniques for Improving Digital Photographs
Every Monday from 23/02/09
for 5 weeks at Idea Store Whitechapel
From 19:00-21:00
Course code B3384
13For more information about Idea Store Courses and Learning, call 020 7364 5665
Courses and Learning at Idea Stores
For course fees and further information please ask a member of staff, call 020 7364 5665 or visit
www.learningladder.co.uk or come into an Idea Store or Learning Centre
Find out about our various Weekend Complementary Therapy Workshops January - July 09
14 For more information about any event, just ask at the helpdesk or call 020 7364 4332
Get More Creative with Digital Image Handling in Photoshop
Every Thursday from 08/01/09
for 10 weeks at Idea Store Bow
From 18.30-21.00
Course code B3137
Web Design
Time Based Web Design (ABC) Level 3
Every Wednesday from 07/01/09
for 20 weeks at Idea Store Whitechapel
Intermediate level - Advice needed
From 19:00-21:00
Course code Y3484
Fashion and Textiles
Adapting Patterns and Making Clothes for Special Occassions
Every Friday from 09/01/09
for 10 weeks at Idea Store Bow
From 10.00-12.00
Course code B3034
Dance
Get Started in Contemporary Dance
Every Sunday from 18/01/09
for 5 weeks at Idea Store Whitechapel
From 11.30-13.30
Course code B3449
15For more information about Idea Store Courses and Learning, call 020 7364 5665
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Idea Store Opening Times
Monday-Thursday 09.00 - 21.00
Friday 09.00 - 18.00 Saturday 09.00 - 17.00
Sunday 10.00 - 16.00 (Bow, Chrisp Street)
11.00 - 17.00 (Whitechapel)
12.00 - 18.00 (Canary Wharf)
Library Opening TimesMonday 09.00.00 - 20.00 (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market)
Closed (Dorset, Local Studies Libraries and Activities)
Tuesday 09.00 - 20.00 (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Local Studies)
09.00 - 18.00 (Dorset)
09.00 - 17.00 (Watney Market)
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 09.00 - 20.00 (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market, Local Studies)
Closed (Dorset)
Friday 09.00 - 18.00 (Bethnal Green, Dorset,Local Studies)
09.00 - 17.00 (Cubitt Town, Watney Market)
Saturday 09.00 - 17.00 (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market, Local Studies)
09.00 - 12.00 (Dorset)
Sunday Closed
For more information about any of our events, just ask at the helpdesk or call020 7364 4332 or visit www.ideastore.co.uk