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Children and Young People's Service

Do you want to use a computer, borrow books and CDs, read magazines, play with toys or get help with homework? Then your local Idea Store or library is the place for you.

Library Membership

It is free to join the Idea Store, and for children and young people under 16 there are no charges for requests or overdue books. 

Your local Idea Store or library has a range of services for children of all ages including:  

Activities & Events

An exciting programme of  fun events and activities runs throughout the year.

Books & Reading

Discover a world of reading! Have fun, learn, develop new skills and get all the information you need for life.

Bookstart

It is never too early to introduce children to books and reading through the national Bookstart scheme.

Children's Gallery

A chance for children to share their art, short stories and poems in our online Children's Gallery.

Help with homework

Need help finding answers to your homework or a place to study? While all Idea Store and library staff will help with individual homework enquiries, why not come along to one of our Homework clubs. These drop-in sessions for children aged 8 - 16 years can be found at Bethnal Green Library, Watney Market Library, Idea Store Bow, Idea Store Chrisp Street and Idea Store Whitechapel.

Newsletter

Idea Store E-News is our free monthly e-newsletter for young people.

 

Reading Groups

Exciting reading groups for children. Reading groups take part in the Tower Hamlets Book Award choosing and voting for their favorite books.

Reading is Fundamental

Reading Is Fundamental, UK (RIF) is a National Literacy Trust initiative, which helps children and young people realise their potential by motivating them to read.

Reading Scheme

Children can take part in the national Summer Reading Scheme which is extended to include children under 5 years old and teenagers up to the age of 16 years.

School Class Visits 

Local schools are welcome to bring groups of children into the Idea Store or library as part of their class visits programme. Contact your local Idea Store or library for further details.

Under 5s

Come and listen to a story at our Rhyme Time sessions or join in the fun at an Under 5s group.  
Activities for Babies & Toddlers

We Love Reading

A chance for children to share their favourite authors and books by making an entry in our giant 'We Love Reading' book.

For more information about Children & Young People's Service contact:
Shadwell Centre
455 The Highway
E1W 3HP
Tel: 020 7364 5096
E-mail: karen.robinson@towerhamlets.gov.uk

 

Sunday, March 14, 2010


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