
Bethnal Green Library
Opening hours
Opening hours
Monday | 10am to 6pm |
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Tuesday | 10am to 6pm |
Wednesday | 10am to 6pm |
Thursday | 10am to 8pm |
Friday | CLOSED |
Saturday | 9am to 5pm |
Sunday | CLOSED |

Children's Events and Activities
Story Time
Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and Libraries
Monday to Saturday (excluding Friday), 10.30 - 11am
Homework Club
Our staff will help you to find the answers. We use Britannica Online, which supports the curriculum for younger children and older students, as well as a host of other online and printed resources.
Thursdays, 4pm
Art Club
This weekly themed art club lets your creative side come alive!
Using paints, glue, glitter and lots of other items you can create something beautiful. Maybe a celebration card or a painting of winter or spring or just something crazy that you just want others to see!
Saturdays, 3pm
Adult's Events and Activities
Refugee Group
Everyone's welcome at this friendly weekly social group. Meet people, make friends, and share stories and advice - with the occasional guest speaker. PLUS free tea and coffee.
Wednesdays 11am - 12pm
How to find us


The Library is situated in Bethnal Green Gardens.
Disabled access
Partial – please call us before visiting to check whether the building is suitable to your needs. We have two buildings that are fully accessible nearby:
- Idea Store Whitechapel (0.7 miles)
- Idea Store Bow (1.8 miles)