Welcome to Idea Store
Black History Month
October 2024
Idea Store is hosting a variety of events to celebrate Black culture and heritage. With author talks, information stalls, children's activities and more, it's a chance to explore the history and contributions of Black communities. The events are designed to help people connect, learn, and appreciate the impact of Black identity and achievements.
Get Online Week
Monday 14 - Sunday 20 October
We're proud to be supporting Get Online Week, the UK's largest digital inclusion campaign. We've got a programme of events across the week to help you make the most out of being online.
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.
Children and families
Looking for fun and engaging activities for your little ones? Check out our exciting lineup of events and resources that cater to the whole family.
From storytelling and arts and crafts to homework help and more, we've got something for everyone!
Download the Idea Store app
Made just for Idea Store, the app lets you:
- access your membership account anytime, anywhere!
- search the catalogue
- renew your loans
- place reservations
- and so much more...
Idea Store Learning
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.
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.
Tablet Lending Service
The Idea Store Service is piloting a tablet computer lending service over the next six months.
Residents of Tower Hamlets who are digitally excluded can borrow one of a limited number of tablet computers from Idea Store Whitechapel for up to 12 weeks in order to get online and improve their digital skills.
