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Idea Store Whitechapel

321 Whitechapel Road
London E1 1BU

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

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

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

Opening Times

Monday - Thursday           

9am to 9pm

Friday

9am to 6pm

Saturday

9am to 5pm

Sunday

11am to 5pm

Getting There

The store is situated in front of Sainsbury's.

map of the area

By public transport

Nearest Underground station: Whitechapel. Turn left out of Whitechapel station, the Idea Store is on your left.

Bus routes
25, 106, 205, 254

On Foot

Fancy a breath of fresh air? Why not walk to us? Enter your postcode to find your route here

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Customer reading on the 3rd Floor at Idea Store Whitechapel
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