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An exhibition of 100 individual, lovingly crafted ‘3D self-portraits’ by older people and young people.
EMBER & ETHER: Studies in Transformation
EMBER & ETHER: Studies in Transformation is a duo exhibition by Nigerian-British artists Kandre Arámide Hassan and Freda Osayuki Igiogbe.
Familiar Spaces | A Solo Exhibition by Kuda Mushangi
Glasshouse Contemporary welcomes prize-winning London artist Kuda Mushangi to the gallery with his debut solo exhibition 'Familiar Spaces'.
Occlusions of the City Forest
Occlusions of the City Forest is an exhibition of paintings by Margate-based artist Twinkle Troughton.
'HAPPY PLACE', a group show.
A Big Bright Group Show Exploring Optimism, Language & Colour as Acts of Daily Defiance at BSMT gallery
Imagination Library Launch
Join us for the launch of the Imagination Library in Hackney this World Book Day!
Comic Creators Club
Join our resident comic artists to draw and create comics this half term.
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Victoria Park
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Victoria Park
Queer Nature (for LGBTIQ+ Families)
Come and spend time with other queer families. There will be a foraging walk for primary aged children and their families and a nature crafting workshop open to all.
Noughts and Crosses
Noughts and Crosses: This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Victoria Park
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Victoria Park
Children’s Classic Storytime
Join us for an immersive family reading session that proves some stories never grow old.
Design Your Ultimate Reading Diary!
Join us for a creative workshop where you’ll design a bespoke Reading Journal from cover to cover.
Stories & Rhymes (Hackney Central)
Share songs and stories with your friendly local librarian!
The Magic Book Circle
This half term, the library is turning into the world of Michael Ende’s The Neverending Story.
Make an Origami Paper Book Box
Have you ever wanted a secret hiding spot for your most important things? Join us for an afternoon of paper-folding magic as we create Origami Book Boxes!
Stories & Rhymes (Woodberry Down)
Share songs and stories with your friendly local librarian!
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Victoria Park
Bach to Baby Family Concerts in Victoria Park
Build a Survival Kit for Your Favourite Hero!
Drop into the library this half term to design and build a Survival Kit for a character from the book that made you fall in love with reading.
Make Your Own Concertina Book
Create concertina book filled with personal words and images
Stories & Rhymes (Stamford Hill)
Share songs and stories with your friendly local librarian!
Make an Origami Paper Book Box
Have you ever wanted a secret hiding spot for your most important things? Join us for an afternoon of paper-folding magic as we create Origami Book Boxes!
Share Your Love of Books
Drop into the library this half term to get crafty and celebrate your favourite stories.
Make Your Own Book with the Stamford Hill Library Artists in Residence
Work with our very own Stamford Hill Artists to create concertina book filled with personal words and images
Stories & Rhymes (Shoreditch)
Share songs and stories with your friendly local librarian!
Stories & Rhymes (Homerton)
Share songs and stories with your friendly local librarian!
Make a Hiccup-inspired Shield
Drop into the library this half-term to craft a Hiccup-inspired shield.
Stories & Rhymes (Woodberry Down)
Share songs and stories with your friendly local librarian!
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Celebrate Tết - Lunar New Year! At Centre 151. It will be a family-friendly day filled with Vietnamese food, Lion dance and music.
Drawing Closer | Online Drawing Development Year Exhibition
An exhibition of works by the 2025 cohort of the Online Drawing Development Year programme.
Braintopia 4
BRAINTOPIA 4 is a place for people to hangout. It's your very own art studio. A kind of art house / gallery / hangout zone.
Twelfth Night Crafts
Celebrate the Twelfth Night of Christmas with some eco-friendly crafts.
Festive Games Club
Join in with classic board games at Stamford Hill Library over the festive season.
Festive family film screening
A family-friendly film screening full of festive cheer – invite your friends and family to join too.
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