What’s on
Anansi and the Lost Son
Swallow’s Wings Puppetry presents the infamous character of Anansi in this vibrant endearing tale. Free! Booking essential.
Comic Creators Club
Join our resident comic artists to draw and create comics this half term.
Family Art Workshop
Make a mobile inspired by Pioneering Women in Astronomy with our Stamford Hill Library Artists in Residence
Imagination Library Launch
Join us for the launch of the Imagination Library in Hackney this World Book Day!
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
A free screening of Frederick Wiseman’s incredible documentary, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library at Homerton Library.
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!
LGBT+ History Month Film Screening: Young Soul Rebels
Join us at Dalston CLR James Library for a screening of Hackney-based cult classic Young Soul Rebels.
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!
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
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 (Stamford Hill)
Share songs and stories with your friendly local librarian!
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 (Homerton)
Share songs and stories with your friendly local librarian!
Stories & Rhymes (Shoreditch)
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!
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