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September - October 2012

From events for under 5sto over 50s, we’ve got it all!

Idea Store Events and Activities

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Idea Store Events and Activities

Over the next two months we have a whole host of activities and events for you to enjoy, from storytelling, arts and crafts for children to art exhibitions and author readings. Celebrations include Black History Month and spooky Halloween fun. Whether you’re under five, over fifty or somewhere in between - you’ll find something great going on.

For more information about any event, just ask at the helpdesk or call 020 7364 4332. For information about Idea Store Learning courses call 020 7364 5665.

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Idea Store Bow Events

Black History Month Book Break [Ages 16+]Every Tuesday in October3:00 - 5:00pm Sit back and relax with writing from black authors and poets, or join in with the conversation. Book Break groups are an enjoyable way to meet new people. Refreshments provided.

Black History Month Celebration [All Ages]Saturday 13 October 2:30 - 4:00pmCelebrate Black History Month with activities and events for all the family. See in store for more details.

Story Time [Ages 0-5]Monday - Friday10:30 - 11:15amRhymes, stories and fun for under 5s, plus time to choose your favourite books!

Haunting Halloween Half Term:

Creepy Crafts [Ages 5-15]Saturday 27 October 2:30 - 4:00pm

Haunted House Treasure Hunt [Ages 5-15]Monday 29 October2:30 - 4:00pm

Make your own Spooky Story [Ages 5-15]Tuesday 30 October2:30 - 4:00pm

Scary Storytelling [Ages 5-15]Wednesday 31 October2:30 - 4:00pm

Make your own Monster Mask [Ages 5-15]Thursday 1 November2:30 - 4:00pm

Frightening Film Screening [Ages 5-15]Friday 2 November2:30 - 4:00pm

4 For more information about Idea Store Learning Courses call 020 7364 5665 For up to date information on events visit www.ideastore.co.uk

Idea Store Canary Wharf Events

Roald Dahl Birthday Celebration Day [Ages 5-15]Saturday 8 September2:30 - 4:00pm As part of Roald Dahl’s day we’re celebrating his birthday with storytelling, arts and crafts and more!

Scary Stories [Ages 5-15]Monday 29 October 2:30 - 4:00pm Join us for scary story fun, including storytelling and an adventurous,scary afternoon.

Spooky Crafts [Ages 4-14]Wednesday 31 October2:30 - 4:00pmFun filled afternoon of spooky crafts.

Knit Wits [Adults]Tuesdays 11 and 25 September9 and 23 October1:00 - 2:00pmGot the knitting bug? Or just starting out and would like to talk wool with other knitters? Come along to our friendly, laid back lunchtime sessions. Materials not provided but books, information and chat is FREE!

Book Group [Adults]Third Tuesday of the month6:00 - 7:30pmJoin us with this month’s read ‘The Help’ by Kathryn Stockett.

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Idea Store Chrisp Street Events

Summer Reading Ceremony[Ages 0-15]Saturday 22 September 11:00am - 4:00pmCome along to our fun-packed day where children who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can collect their certificates, medals and goodie bags.

Special Author Visit: Gary Powell [Adults]Thursday 27 September 12:00 - 1:00pmCome along to hear the author talking about his new book ‘Square London’.

Book Break Special [Adults]Every Tuesday in October 2:00 - 3:30pmSit back and relax with writing from black authors and poets, or join in with the conversation.

Story Time for Black History Month [Ages 0-11]Every Wednesday in October10:30 - 11:15amEvery Saturday in October 11:00 - 11:45amParticipate in our Story Time sessions as we explore the different cultures from around the world through stories and rhyme.

African Drumming Workshop[All Ages]Saturday 6 October 3:00 - 4:00pmMake some noise on handmade and traditional drums.

Dance Taster Session [Adults]Wednesday 10 October 6:00 - 7:00pm Try one of Idea Store Learning’s fantastic adult courses for free. Please come dressed in appropriate exercise clothes, as there are no changing facilities available.

Bangladeshi History Lecture[Adults]Tuesday 9 October7:00 - 9:00pm ‘Rise and Decline of the Pala Dynasty’ by Dr Mumin Chowdhury. Thursday 11 October2:00 - 6:00pm Talks by Delwar Hussain and Rofi Choudhury.

Golden Time Sing-Along [Ages 50+]Thursday 18 October 10:00am - 12:00pm Join in as we all sing-along to classic pop hits from black artists. Free refreshments provided.

Family Fun Day for Black History Month [All Ages]Saturday 27 October 11:00am - 4:00pmCelebrate Black History Month and the school holidays with activities and events for adults and children.

Half Term Bonanza [Ages 0-15]Monday 29 October, Wednesday 31 October and Friday 2 November 2:00 - 3:00pmJoin us this half term with fun-packed activities around your favourite books.

6 For more information about Idea Store Learning Courses call 020 7364 5665 For up to date information on events visit www.ideastore.co.uk

Idea Store Whitechapel Events

International Literacy Day [All Ages]Saturday 8 September10:00am - 4:00pm Join us to celebrate International Literacy Day with a day full of storytelling, book making, scavenger hunts and a readathon.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic [Ages 0-5]Wednesday 19 September10:30am - 3:30pmBring in your teddies and prepare fora day of crafts, stories, songs and more! Bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic with us, with light refreshments and an entertainer.

Black History Month [All Ages]Saturday 13 October10:00am - 4:00pmHelp us celebrate Black History Month throughout October with a family day full of music, storytelling, quizzes and arts and crafts.

Half Term:

Game Zone [Ages 6-15]Monday 29 October2:15 - 4:15pmJoin us in an afternoon of fun and games from board games to a penalty shoot-out or join in our Wii challenge.

Halloween Havoc [All Ages]Wednesday 31 October12:00 - 6:00pmJoin us for some ghoulish fun and scary tales in our afternoon of Halloween havoc…

12:00 - 2:00pmCasper the Friendly Ghost Movie

2:00 - 4:00pmDesign a Halloween Mural and your very own Sparkly Pumpkin

4:00 - 6:00pmScary Tales and Quiz

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Idea Store Whitechapel Events

The Gallery @ Idea Store Whitechapel

‘Moments Around Us’7 September - 30 SeptemberThe Gallery @ Idea Store Whitechapel presents ‘Moments Around Us’, a painting group show curated by Kate Groobey and Avis Underwood, with participating artists: Laura Bygrave, Kate Groobey, Lucy Homer, Wendy Mclean, Iain Sharpe, Michelle Tocca, Avis Underwood.

Imaginary Worlds [Ages 5-10]Saturday 15 September2:15 - 4:15pmOn the occasion of ‘Moments Around Us’, the concurrent exhibition in the gallery, participating artist Michele Tocca will host a workshop for children. Using painting, drawing and collage, participants will be encouraged to explore the boundaries between dream and reality, playing and learning.

Torgny Wilcke5 October - 4 NovemberExhibition of new work by Danish artist Torgny Wilke, blurring boundaries between painting and the everyday. Made especially for Idea Store and echoing aspects of the building’s architecture, the show will include examples of Wilcke’s ‘walls’ and furniture.

Avis Underwood, ‘Monkeys Paw’, 2012, oil on canvas, 100 x 80 cm. Courtesy the artist.

8 For more information about Idea Store Learning Courses call 020 7364 5665 For up to date information on events visit www.ideastore.co.uk

Bethnal Green Library Events

London Writing Book Group [Adults]Thursday 6 September 6:30pm ‘Moon Over Soho’ by Ben Aaronovitch.We continue following the adventures of Peter Grant, Police Constable and apprentice wizard, as he tries to maintain law and order amongst the more ‘special’ members of London’s population.

Author Event at St Barnabas’ Community Fete (Bowstock) [Adults]Saturday 8 September 3:00pm at Wennington Green Join us in the Idea Store Gazebo for a Bowstock Special with Pete Haynes reading from his novel, ‘Malayan Swing’. A moving novel that is a testament to those living on the margins of society.

Autumn Collage [Ages 5+]Saturday 15 September 2:00 - 4:00pmWith our books and your imagination create a wonderful autumn collage.

Book Launch: ‘The Chicken Run’[All Ages] Saturday 29 September 2:00pm The year is 1955. Bill Haley is rocking the charts and teddy boys are emerging from shadowy street corners. It’s a year of great change and, for four families in Churchill Street, East London, it’s a year that none of them will ever forget. Join the author Lynne Whelon as we celebrate the novels’ East End Launch.

‘Handa’s Surprise’ Storytelling[Ages 0-7]Monday 1 October 3:30 - 4:30pmTo celebrate Black History Month, listen to stories of Africa.

London Writing Book Group Author Special with Yvette Edwards [Adults] Thursday 4 October 6:30pm Hear Man Booker Long listed writer Yvvette Edwards discuss her uncompromising debut novel ‘A Cupboard Full of Coats’. Set against the backdrop of London in the 70s over one single weekend. Blending true East End grit with a heady Caribbean spice.

‘A People’s History of London’ [Adults] Saturday 6 October 2:00pm ‘A People’s History’ of Londonjourneys to a city of pamphleteers, agitators, exiles and revolutionaries, where millions of people have struggled in obscurity to secure a better future. Join the authors, Lindsey German and John Rees to hear more about the forgotten radical history of London and the East End.

Poetry Chain [Ages 7+]Saturday 6 October2:00 - 4:00pm For National Poetry Day read your favourite poems aloud.

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Cubitt Town Library Events

Over 50s ClubEvery Thursday10:30am - 12noon Book Club [Adults]Thursday 20 September6:00pmWe will be talking about ‘Hideous Kinky’ by Esther Freud and ‘Beach Cafe’ by Lucy Diamond. Book Break [Adults]See in-store for details Sit back and relax with writing from black authors and poets, or join inwith the conversation. Book Club [Adults]Thursday 18 October6:00pmWe will be talking about ‘Blackberry Wine’ by Joanne Harris.

10 For more information about Idea Store Learning Courses call 020 7364 5665 For up to date information on events visit www.ideastore.co.uk

Watney Market Library Events

Roald Dahl Treasure Hunt[All Ages]Saturday 8 September10:00am - 4:00pmEnter the Roald Dahl Treasure Hunt and activities - you could win a prize! Fun with Words[Ages 7-12]Saturday 22 September2:00 - 3:00pm Have fun with word and story games. Design a Bookmark[All Ages]Thursday 4 October3:30 - 5:00pmCelebrate Children’s Book Week, make a beautiful bookmark. ‘Where’s Wally’ Fun Day[All Ages]Saturday 6 October Come into the library, finish the Story Lab Reading Challenge and join in the ‘Where’s Wally’ Treasure Hunt and activities.PLUSMake a ‘Where’s Wally’ Mask2:00 - 3:00pm

African Mask Making [All Ages]*Saturday 13 October2:00 - 3:00pmCelebrate Black History Month by making an african mask, Book Noise [Adults]Thursday 18 October6:30 - 7:30pmJoin in the discussion on black East End authors. Fun with Maths [Ages 5-12]Saturday 20 October2:00 - 3:00pmMaths is easy, maths is fun; come and join in - everyone! The Big Draw [All Ages]Saturday 27 October2:00 - 3:00Come and help to make a giant ‘Where’s Wally’ mural. Half Term Activities: African Jewellery Making [All Ages]*Monday 29 October2:00 - 3:00pmMake a beautiful African inspired necklace. Halloween Crafts [All Ages]*Wednesday 31 October2:00 - 3:00pmMake something scary for Halloween.

*Free tickets available from the help desk from 12.00 on the day

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Local History Library & Archives Events

Old Ford Voices and Island Memories Talk Show [Adults]See ideastore.co.uk for dates and timesIdea Store BowJoin us for a chat and a cup of teawith interviewees from the exhibition ‘Old Ford Voices and Island Memories’. Our host is Gary Haines, Archivist at the Whitechapel Gallery, who will lead discussion on the exhibition’s main themes.

The African-Caribbean Community in Post-War Stepney Online ExhibitionOngoingSee the Local History section at ideastore.co.ukThis web exhibition explores the little-known history of African-Caribbean people in 1950s Stepney, using maps, photographs and archival documents from Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives.

Black History Month CelebrationTea Party [All Ages]Saturday 6 October2:00 - 5:00pmIdea Store WhitechapelCome and celebrate Black History Month with a nice cup of tea. Activities include Somali tea tasting and a photo scanning workshop, bring your oldfamily snaps, with the possibility of adding your pictures to our collections. Plus create your own Box of Dreams, inspired by Dr Martin Luther King.

Temporary Closure for Building Works

As a result of essential building works on the library’s lift and roof, the building will be closed for the public from the week commencing Monday 10 September 2012. We expect to re-open soon after Christmas and will keep you updated when we have a confirmed date. Our events programme continues at other Idea Store sites. See ideastore.co.uk for further details.

Old Ford Voices and Island Memories Exhibition [All Ages]Monday 24 September - Wednesday 24 OctoberIdea Store Bow See ideastore.co.uk for opening hoursAs the landscape of Bow is altered forever by new development; the archive has captured some of the voices of local people reflecting on life, work and play during the last century in Fish Island and Old Ford.

Idea Store Opening TimesMonday-Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm (Bow, Chrisp Street) 11:00am - 5:00pm (Whitechapel) 12:00 noon - 6:00pm (Canary Wharf)

Library Opening TimesMonday 10:00am - 6:00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market)

Tuesday 10:00am - 6:00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market)

Wednesday 10:00am - 6:00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market))

Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market)

Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market)

Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market)

Sunday Closed

For more information about any of our events, just ask at the helpdesk, call 020 7364 4332 or visit www.ideastore.co.uk

Local History Library and Archives Temporary Closure for Building Works

As a result of essential building works on the library’s lift and roof, the building will be closed for the public from the week commencing Monday 10 September 2012. It is expected to re-open soon after Christmas. See ideastore.co.uk for further updates and opening times up till 10 September.