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.

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.

A relaxed, creative family workshop making simple crafts, chatting, and exploring everyday digital life together.

Explore Hackney Archives Windrush collection and be inspired to create new artwork with artist-led workshops from Olivia Twist.

Dive into the library and create your own wiggly paper chain octopus!

Create your very own cosmic mobile

Explore Hackney Archives Windrush collection and be inspired to create new artwork with artist-led workshops from Olivia Twist.

Get crafty at your local library this summer

Join us for a literary adventure around the library.

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

Explore Hackney Archives Windrush collection and be inspired to create new artwork with artist-led workshops from Olivia Twist.

Unleash the magic at the library and create your very own sparkly magic wand!

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

Ever read a book and thought, ‘I could write a better ending than that’? Now’s your chance!