Hackney Libraries are proud to host the official book launch of Big Man, the highly anticipated adult literary debut by award-winning author and poet Dean Atta.

Step into the beautiful fantasy world of one of the most popular manga series around!

Unlock your child’s creativity this summer with Melodies for Literacy

Join us for a fun afternoon of creating 3D yarn-wrapped letter decorations.

Step into the beautiful fantasy world of one of the most popular manga series around!

Write, draw and fold a whole world that fits right in your pocket.

Are you ready to bring a little extra magic to your reading time?

Make a magical hat fit for a witch, wizard or fairy!

The UK's largest Children's Black Book Fair returns to Hackney! Books, stories, arts & crafts and inspiration.

Unlock your child’s creativity this summer with Melodies for Literacy

Join us at the library to talk about books, meet new people and discover your next favourite read!

Step into the library for a magical crafting session to design your very own stickers featuring your favourite mythical creatures and characters.

Join us for a fun afternoon of creating yarn-wrapped heart bookmarks.

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!

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 our resident comic artists to draw and create comics, get inspired, develop skills and make friends!

Unlock your child’s creativity this summer with Melodies for Literacy

Get creative and fill your summer holiday evenings with fun!

Join a local dance company for free creative dance and storytelling sessions as part of the Great Hackney Libraries Quest.

Join a local dance company for free creative dance and storytelling sessions as part of the Great Hackney Libraries Quest.

Unlock your child’s creativity this summer with Melodies for Literacy

Now that your magical cartoon character has been created, it’s time for their adventure to begin!

Join us to make your very own 3D book review for one of the books that you’ve read as part of the Great Hackney Reading Quest!

Create your own masterpiece inspired by David McKee

Join a local dance company for free creative dance and storytelling sessions as part of the Great Hackney Libraries Quest.

Join a local dance company for free creative dance and storytelling sessions as part of the Great Hackney Libraries Quest.

Get creative at your local library this summer with a comic-themed craft!

Unlock your child’s creativity this summer with Melodies for Literacy

Join us for a literary adventure around the library.