Welcome to Idea Store
Search the Catalogue, renew and reserve items
Log in to your Idea Store account and discover our range of books, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more. You can renew your books and reserve items for collection.
You can also renew items using our automated phone line 0333 370 4700. Press option 5 then option 1. Enter your card number without the D.
Book your ESOL and Functional Skills appointment
Interested in ESOL or looking to improve your English and Maths skills? Book an appointment now for September to get started! We’re here to help you succeed.
eLibrary
With your Idea Store membership you can access thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and newspapers for FREE.
Local History Library and Archives
East End history at your fingertips. Access our huge digital library, collections and free online resources.
Join today!
Join the Idea Store to borrow books, reserve items online and access our online resources such ebooks, audiobooks, online newspapers and magazines.
Idea Store Learning
2024/25 courses now live - enrol now!
With more than 900 courses to choose from, there is something for everyone from photography, languages, art & design, dance, ESOL, maths to fashion and digital skills.
Our aim is to help you to achieve your full potential. Whatever your ambitions, we can work together to help you achieve it through our courses.