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Idea Store Whitechapel

321 Whitechapel Road
London E1 1BU

Tel: 020 7364 4332
email: ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Idea Store Whitechapel - the borough's flagship library, learning and information service - opened on Thursday, 22nd September 2005. The store offers the fullest range of services:

• More books, CDs and DVDs
• An extensive range of newspapers and magazines
• A dedicated reference and information library
• A children's library
• Deaf World collection
• A cafe
• Free Internet access
• A range of state-of-the-art learning spaces and classrooms
• A creche for the children of learners
• Specialist spaces for teaching dance and complementary therapies

Opening Times

Monday	9am to 9pm
Tuesday	9am to 9pm
Wednesday	9am to 9pm
Thursday	9am to 9pm
Friday	9am to 6pm
Saturday	9am to 5pm
Sunday	11am to 5pm

Click here for information about fees and charges for library services in the store