The Great Hackney Libraries Quest is back
For the third year we are running the Quest at all Hackney Libraries, from 18 July to 12 September.
A summer of fun – crafts with Camille at Shoreditch Library
This year, in honour of the National Year of Reading 2026, the theme for the Great Hackney Libraries Quest is Reading Is Magic!
We have collaborated with multi-disciplinary artist Billy Ash Sakula, who works in animation and illustration, to create an exciting and unusual comic-inspired booklet for participants to make their mark on with stamps, stickers and colouring.
This year there are two certificates to be won – one for reading books, and one for doing activities. There are even bonus stickers to collect and prizes to win!
There are lots of fun activities happening, all free, all summer.
If you’re in need of some inspiration for your summer reads – no matter your age – look no further!
“We’ve been to a different library event almost every day over the summer. Huge thanks to the libraries team for creating such a great (free) summer for us!”
Summer crafts at Stamford Hill Library
This summer at Hackney Libraries…
The White Cage documents an iconic astro pitch in the heart of Suffolk Estate, just seconds away from the gentrification of Broadway Market.
Site & Self is a creative development programme for dancers and young creatives aged 15-26 exploring site-specific performance, movement, theatre, storytelling and pathways into the creative industries.
Why are grown adults buying toys? THE HYPESHOP is a five-day popup art installation and research centre. Through toys, images, collections, hype objects and participatory events, The Hypeshop looks at why we collect what we collect.
Unlock your child’s creativity this summer with Melodies for Literacy
Unlock your child’s creativity this summer with Melodies for Literacy
Join our resident comic artists to draw and create comics, get inspired, develop skills and make friends!
Get crafty at your local library this summer
Calling all football fans and craft lovers! Celebrate your favourite teams, players, or your own local club in a completely unique way.
Have you got a funny story to tell or an epic mini-adventure in your head? Join us and learn how to turn your ideas into a classic comic strip!
Join in with a session where we will share our favourite picture books and draw our own pictures based on them, with lots of colour and magic!
Make a 3D plant-inspired book with artist Catherine Harrington.
Join us for a fun afternoon of creating yarn-wrapped heart bookmarks.
Step into the library for a magical crafting session to design your very own stickers featuring your favourite mythical creatures and characters.
Join us at the library to talk about books, meet new people and discover your next favourite read!
It isn’t magic, but it is quite clever…
Unlock your child’s creativity this summer with Melodies for Literacy
Take over our Children’s library and build a massive cardboard toy car racetrack – and then race your toy car!
Unleash the magic at the library and create your very own sparkly magic wand!
The UK's largest Children's Black Book Fair returns to Hackney! Books, stories, arts & crafts and inspiration.
Join this fun jewellery making session for all children!
Join this fun jewellery making session for all children
Make a magical hat fit for a witch, wizard or fairy!
Are you ready to bring a little extra magic to your reading time?
Write, draw and fold a whole world that fits right in your pocket.
Step into the beautiful fantasy world of one of the most popular manga series around!
Join in with friendly competition at your local library this summer
Join us for a fun afternoon of creating 3D yarn-wrapped letter decorations.
Unlock your child’s creativity this summer with Melodies for Literacy
Step into the beautiful fantasy world of one of the most popular manga series around!