Events and ActivitiesRegular Events

Events for under 5s to over 60s, we’ve got it all and much more besides

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Events and Activities - Regular Events

Check out all the great regular events at Idea Stores and Libraries.

These activities take place every week or month. From reading and gaming to learning and making new friends, we’ve got lots to keep you busy. If you think something is missing let us know.

For more information about any event, just ask at the helpdesk or call 020 7364 4332.

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Regular Events Idea Store Bow

Rhyme Time [Under 5s]Mondays 10.30am - 11.30am

Help your child to develop their concentration through books, action and finger songs and nursery rhymes.

Term time only

Wii Club [Ages 8+]Mondays 5.00pm - 7.00pm

Fill the time after school with sports and quiz based games on Nintendo Wii.

Term time only

Toy Library [Under 5s]Tuesdays 10.15am - 11.00am

Your child can choose from a great range of toys to borrow.

Volunteer run. Term time only. Small charges apply.

Under 5s Group [Under 5s]Tuesdays 10.00am - 11.30am Wednesdays 10.00am - 11.30am

Come along and join our activity, play and story group, with a new craft activity each week.

Term time only

Job Club [Adults]Wednesdays 9.30am - 3.00pm

Come along to get free advice on training, upgrading skills and job applications. For ages 16 years and over.

Run by Skillsmatch

Book Group [Adults]2nd Wednesday in the month, 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Discuss books with fellow readers at our informal, free monthly meetings. Collect this month’s book in-store!

Golden Time [Ages 50+]Thursdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Have an enjoyable and relaxing time with old and new friends.

Bow Legal Advice Project [Adults]Mondays 1.00pm - 3.00pm Tuesdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon Wednesdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon Thursdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm Saturdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Free drop-in advice sessions for legal, welfare, benefits, immigration, housing, debt and employment issues.

Run by Account 3.www.account3.org.uk

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Homework Club [Ages 8+]Fridays 3.45pm - 5.15pm

Do you need help with homework? Come along to our homework club and staff will be happy to help you find the information you need.

Kidzone [Ages 3-10]Sundays 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Come along and join in our weekly activity group.

Term time only

Yoga Bugs [Ages 2-5]Mondays 10.00am - 10.45am

Stretch your children’s imagination and their bodies! Yoga fun with creative stories.

Little Canaries [Ages 0-3]Tuesdays 10.00am - 11.30am

Come along for stories and songs and a chance to meet other parents and children.

Crafty Canaries [Ages 2-4]Wednesdays 10.00am - 11.30am

An opportunity for young children to get creative.

Family Advice Sessions [Adults]Wednesdays 12.00 noon - 3.00pm

Do you need some free advice on family law issues? Come and talk to a professional lawyer from law firm ‘Blacklaws Davis’.

Turning Pages Book Group [Adults]3rd Thursday in the month 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Discuss books with fellow readers at our informal, free monthly meetings.

Regular Events at Idea Store Canary Wharf

Job Club [Adults]Mondays 9.30am - 3.30pm

Free advice on training, upgrading skills and job applications.

Story and Rhyme Time [Ages 0-3]Tuesdays 11.00am - 12.30pm

Come and join us for songs, stories and fun.

Chatter Books Club [Ages 7-14]Tuesdays 4.30pm - 6.00pm

Come along and meet other book lovers and discuss the best reads!

PopLaw Tuesdays 6.15pm - 8.45pm

Do you need help with legal matters? PopLaw is a FREE legal advice clinic run by qualified solicitors who will offer initial legal advice on all areas of the law except family and immigration. This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary.

Book Group [Adult]1st Tuesday in the month6.30pm - 8.30pm

Discuss books with fellow readers at our informal, free monthly meetings.

Working Links Job Club[Adults]Tuesdays 10.00am - 4.00pm

Are you bringing up children on your own? Want to return to work?Come along where we can support you:

�With CV and application forms

�Prepare for interviews

�Work out your benefits and tax credits

�Find and fund childcare

Drop-in sevice, no appointment necessary

Premiership Club [Ages 7-14]Wednesdays 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Have fun against other opponents in the weekly quizzes and get involved in penalty shoot-outs.

Citizens Advice Bureau ServiceThursdays 9.30am - 1.00pm

Information and Advice. You will need to book an appointment for this service. Call 020 7247 1050.

Golden Time [Age 50+]Thursdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Join the fun and learn something new or just have a chat over tea and biscuits.

Regular Events at Idea Store Chrisp Street

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Martial Arts Club [Ages 7-13]Thursdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm

Take part in our Martial Arts Club with an award winning martial arts grandmaster.

The Royal London Society for the Blind Job ClubFridays 10.00am - 2.00pm

The RLSB’s Employment Services Team can help you to achieve your career goals, and will support you on your journey towards a job. This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary.

Art Attack [Ages 6+]Fridays 4.00pm - 5.30pm

Paint, play and show your art in the Idea Store.

Inter-Active Zone [Ages10-14]Saturdays 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Compete with others on the latest Nintendo Wii games or have fun playing pool.

Kids Film Club [All the family]Sundays from 1.30pm

Watch a great family film and we throw in the popcorn!

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Regular Events at Idea Store Whitechapel

Din Kal [Adults]Mondays 10.15am - 11.45am

Current affairs in Bengali. Discuss local and international news or a book you are reading.

Game Zone [Ages 10-14]Mondays 4.15pm - 5.45pm

Come and play the latest Playstation 2 and Wii smash with your mates!

Golden Time [Ages 50+]Mondays 10.15am - 11.45am

Drop-in and chat over tea and coffee.

Martial Arts [Ages 7-16]Tuesdays 4.15pm - 5.15pm

Come and learn the art of self defence with a professional trainer

Term time only

Food For Thought Homework Club [Ages 12-14]Wednesdays 4.00pm - 6.00pm

If you need help with your homework and a quiet place to study then this is the club for you.

Term time only

Book Group [Adults]2nd Thursday in the month 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Discuss your favourite books with fellow readers.

Feel Better with a Book [Adults]Thursdays 10.30am - 12.00 noon

A book group with a difference. No need to read a book in advance - it’s an opportunity to read and talk together in a relaxing environment.

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ICT Club [Ages 10-14]Sundays 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Come and improve your ICT skills and use our facilities to help with your homework.

Movie Madness [Adults]Sundays from 1.00pm

Watch a great film on the big screen.

See in store for details.

Rhyme Time [Ages 0-4]Tuesdays 10.30am - 11.45am

Develop ‘Learn and Play’ skills with your child.

Rocking Horse Playgroup [Ages 0-4]Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.45am

Fun filled themed sessions using stories, rhymes and creative art.

Homework Club [Ages10-14]Mondays 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Do you need help with homework? Come along to our homework club and staff will be happy to help you find the information you need.

Under 5s Play & Song Time [Ages 0-5]Mondays 10.30am - 11.30am

An opportunity for children and their parents or carers to gather together and have fun playing games and singing.

Golden Time [Ages 50+]Tuesdays 10.30am -12.00 noon

Have an enjoyable and relaxing time with old and new friends. Enjoy a cup of coffee, and chat with staff about new books, CDs and DVDs.

Under 5s Rhyme & Story Time [Ages 0-5]Thursdays 10.30am - 11.30pm

Come and join us for songs, stories and fun.

Children’s Film Club [Ages 5-12]Saturdays 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Watch a U-certificate film shown on a large screen.

Regular Events at Bethnal Green Library

Regular Events at Cubitt Town Library

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Puddleducks Club [Under 5s]Tuesdays 10.00am - 11.30am

Play, rhyme and storytime for the Under 5s and their parents/carers.

Term time only

Thursday Morning Club [Ages 50+]Alternate Thursdays 10.00am -12.00 noon

Tea, chat, talks and activities for the over 50s.

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Regular Events at Watney Market Library

Cherry Tree Club [Under 5s]Fridays 10.00am - 11.30am

Play, rhyme and storytime for the Under 5s and their parents/carers.

Term time only

Silver Surfers [Ages 50+]Introductory sessions on using the Internet for the over 50s.

Contact the library to book a session on 020 7987 3152

Book Group [Adults]Every 2nd Monday in the month 6.30pm - 7.45pm

Discuss your favourite books with fellow readers at our free monthly meetings.

Rhyme Time [Under 5s]Thursdays 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Singing, stories and fun for children under five and their parents/carers.

Supported by Shadwell Children’s Centre

Term time only

Golden Time [Ages 50+]Thursdays 10.00am -12.00 noon

Have an enjoyable and relaxing time with old and new friends. Enjoy a cup of coffee, and chat with staff about new books, CDs and DVDs.

Visit www.ideastore.co.uk to:

�Find out about Idea Stores and Libraries

�Discover Lifelong Learning courses

�Use the online catalogue

�Renew loans and make reservations online

�Find out how to book a computer

�Use the online reference and information services

�Contact us

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Created and managed by Tower Hamlets Council

Idea Store Opening TimesMonday-Thursday 9.00am - 9.00 pm

Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm (Bow, Chrisp Street)

11.00am - 5.00pm (Whitechapel)

12.00 noon - 6.00pm (Canary Wharf)

Library Opening TimesMonday 9.00am - 8.00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market)

Closed (Local Studies/Archives)

Tuesday 9.00am - 8.00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Local Studies/Archives)

9.00am - 5.00pm (Watney Market)

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 9.00am - 8.00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market, Local Studies/Archives)

Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm (Bethnal Green, Local Studies/Archives)

9.00am - 5.00pm (Cubitt Town, Watney Market)

Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market, Local Studies/Archives)

Sunday Closed

Dorset Library is temporarily closed for Health and Safety reasons. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. In the interim the Idea Store Mobile Library will be visiting the area.

For more information about any of our events, just ask at the helpdesk, call020 7364 4332 or visit www.ideastore.co.uk