Green Week
27 October – 7 November
Take Part. Take Action. Celebrate Sustainability.
Tower Hamlets Green Week is back! Across two inspiring weeks, join us for workshops, talks, and community events designed to spark climate action and celebrate sustainable living.
The programme runs in two parts:
- Green Libraries Week: 27 Oct – 2 Nov
- Tower Hamlets Green Week: 2 – 7 Nov
The fortnight ends with our big Sustainability Fair at Whitechapel Town Hall on Friday 7 November.
Green Week for Libraries
Idea Store Bow
LEGO Build the Change: Eliminating Waste
Tuesday 28 October, 3-4pm
Let’s build a better world — one LEGO brick at a time! Use your imagination to create cool inventions that help stop waste and protect our planet. The possibilities are endless — and it all starts with your brilliant ideas.
Reasons for the Seasons
Thursday, 30 October, 3-4pm
Ever wondered why we have spring flowers, summer sunshine, autumn leaves, and winter snow? In this exciting session, we’ll discover how the Earth’s magical tilt and its journey around the sun create the seasons!
Idea Store Chrisp Street
Eco-Friendly Interactive Storytime!
Tuesday 28 October, 3 - 5pm
Celebrate Green Libraries week with us as we learn about how to keep our environment clean! With the help of a story, we will be turning recycled goods into something beautiful in this Storytime/Art Club crossover!
LEGO Build the Change: Air Pollution
Thursday 30th October 11am - 12pm
Can you help clean the air we breathe? Join us for a fun LEGO challenge where you’ll build amazing ideas to make the air in Tower Hamlets fresher and cleaner. Your brilliant creations could help save the day!
Idea Store Watney Market
Lego Build the Change: Recycling Re-invention
Monday 27 October, 3-4pm
Join us for a super fun LEGO adventure all about saving the planet! We’ll explore the big question: how can we help the Earth by recycling better? Then it’s time to get creative — use your imagination and LEGO bricks to build your very own recycling invention!
Under the Sea Art
Thursday 30 October, 3-4pm
Dive into a sea of creativity. Make your own amazing underwater artwork using recycled bits and bobs. Discover fun ways to help our planet during Green Libraries Week — every little action makes a big splash!
Idea Store Whitechapel
LEGO Build the Change: Polar Bear Rescue Mission
Tuesday 28 October, 2-3.30pm
Join us at this fun workshop where we will build solutions with LEGO bricks to protect our beautiful Polar Bears and their habitats.
Paper Plate Tree Craft with Minu Habiba
Thursday 30 October, 3-4pm
Get creative with a fun paper plate tree craft led by children's author Minu Habiba! You will craft colourful trees and enjoy a chance to meet the author and grab a signed copy of her book; Dear Mother Nature. A perfect mix of storytelling and hands-on fun!
Bethnal Green Library
LEGO Build the Change: Polar Bear Rescue Mission
Tuesday 28 October, 4-5pm
Build, Imagine, Save! Join us for a LEGO adventure to help protect polar bears.
Badge Making
Thursday 30 October, 3-4pm
Design your very own badge inspired by the wonders of nature! Think about trees, animals, oceans, and all the ways we can help protect our planet. Use your imagination, get creative, and show how you can be a hero for Earth.
Cubitt Town Library
Green Earth Plate Making
Tuesday 28 October, 3-4pm
Come and make your very own planet Earth! Give it a big hug to show how much we care about looking after our world. Then think of one special promise you can make to help the planet, and add it to your creation.
LEGO Build the Change: Saving Today’s Dinosaurs
Thursday 30 October, 4-5pm
Come and play while learning how people affect nature. Discover how birds are like today’s dinosaurs and create ways we can help protect them from disappearing with LEGO bricks.
Sunday 2 November
🌱 Tree Planting – Barley Mow Estate, 10am–2pm (with Trees For Cities)
Monday 3 November
⚡ Energy Workshop (Prime Time) – Idea Store Whitechapel, 10am–12pm
🍄 Food Growing & Mushroom DIY – R-Urban Poplar (by MAD Leap)
💬 Messages to the Earth – Climate Anxiety Conversations, 1–3pm
Tuesday 4 November
⚡ Energy Workshop (Prime Time) – Idea Store Bow, 10am–12pm
Wednesday 5 November
🌬️ Air Quality Event – Idea Store Whitechapel, 10am–12pm
🧸 Toy Swap – Idea Store Whitechapel, 11am–5pm
Thursday 6 November
⚡ Energy Workshop (Prime Time) – Idea Store Watney Market & Cubitt Town Library, 10am–12pm
♻️ Talking Rubbish – How to Convince Friends & Neighbours to Recycle Better – Watney Market
Friday 7 November – Celebration Day
🎉 Sustainability Fair – Whitechapel Town Hall, 9:30am–12:30pm
Interactive stalls, engaging speakers, and hands-on workshops.
Why Join?
- Learn practical ways to live more sustainably
- Connect with your community
- Take action for the environment
- Celebrate progress together
Get Involved – Sign-up pages will be released two weeks before the event – watch this space!
TH Green Week 2022 Video - https://youtu.be/5CRVnhRwhI4
Contact:
Email: Climate@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more information about events or enquiries into delivering a stall on the 7th of November.