Idea Store Regular Events

Events and ActivitiesRegular Events

Events for under 5s to over 60s, we’ve got it all and much more besides

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Events and Activities - Regular Events

Check out all the great regular events at Idea Stores and Libraries.

These activities take place every week or month. From reading to learning and making new friends, we’ve got lots to keep you busy. If you think something is missing let us know.

For more information about any event, just ask at the helpdesk or call 020 7364 4332.

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Regular Events Idea Store Bow

Feel Better with a Book [Adults]Tuesdays 3.00pm - 5.00pm

A book group with a difference. No need to read a book in advance - it’s an opportunity to read and talk together in a relaxing environment.

Toy Library [Under 5s]Tuesdays 10.30am - 11.00am

Your child can choose from a great range of toys to borrow.

Volunteer run. Term time only. Small charges apply.

Under 5s Group [Under 5s]Tuesdays 10.00am - 11.30am Wednesdays 10.00am - 11.30am

Come along and join our activity, play and story group, with a new craft activity each week.

Term time only

Job Club with Skillsmatch [Ages 16+]Wednesdays 9.30am - 3.00pm

Free advice on training, upgrading skills and job applications.

Book Group [Adults]2nd Wednesday in the month, 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Discuss books with fellow readers at our informal, free monthly meetings. Collect this month’s book in-store!

Golden Time [Ages 50+]Thursdays 10.30am - 12.00 noon

Have an enjoyable and relaxing time with old and new friends. Enjoy a cup of coffee, and chat with staff about new books, CDs and DVDs.

Homework Club [Ages 8+]Fridays 3.45pm - 5.15pm

Do you need help with homework? Come along to our homework club and staff will be happy to help you find the information you need.

Mother Tongue [Ages 6-11]Thursdays and Fridays 4.00pm-6.00pm

Study support for Bengali speakers.

Mother Tongue [Ages 6-16]Saturdays 10.30am-12.30pm

Study support for Bengali speakers.


News Views [All Ages]One Sunday a month 11.30am-1.00pm (see in-store for dates each month)

Share your views and opinions about the latest news over a cuppa and croissants.

Kidzone [Ages 3-10]Sundays 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Come along and join in our weekly activity group.

Term time only

Bow Legal Advice Project [Adults]Mondays 1.00pm - 3.00pm Tuesdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon Wednesdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon Thursdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm Saturdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Free drop-in advice sessions for legal, welfare, benefits, immigration, housing, debt and employment issues. Run by Account 3.

www.account3.org.uk

Little Canaries [Ages 0-3]Tuesdays 10.00am - 11.30am

Come along for stories and songs and a chance to meet other parents and children.

Crafty Canaries [Ages 2-4]Wednesdays 10.00am - 11.30am

An opportunity for young children to get creative.

Bish Bosh Bash Club [Ages 1-4]Thursdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Come along and make some music.

Songs, rhymes, stories, musical instruments and fun for under 5’s

Turning Pages Book Group [Adults]3rd Thursday in the month 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Discuss books with fellow readers at our informal, free monthly meetings.

Art Group [Ages 5-14]Sundays 2.00pm - 4.00pm

If you like painting, drawing and crafts then join in the fun in our free afternoon sessions.

All materials are free.

Regular Events at Idea Store Canary Wharf

‘Skillsmatch: Single Point of Access’ [Adults]Mondays 9.30am - 3.30pm


Story and Rhyme Time [Ages 0-3]Tuesdays 11.00am - 12.30pm

Come and join us for songs, stories and fun. PopLaw Tuesdays 6.15pm - 8.45pm

Do you need help with legal matters? PopLaw is a FREE legal advice clinic run by qualified solicitors who will offer initial legal advice on all areas of the law except family and immigration. This is a drop-in service, no appointment necessary.

Book Group [Adult]1st Tuesday in the month

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Discuss books with fellow readers at our informal, free monthly meetings.

Working Links Job Club[Adults]Alternate Tuesdays 11.00am - 2.00pm

Are you bringing up children on your own? Want to return to work?Come along where we can support you:

�With CV and application forms

�Prepare for interviews

�Work out your benefits and tax credits

�Find and fund childcare

Drop-in sevice, no appointment necessary

Premiership Club [Ages 7-14]Wednesdays 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Have fun against other opponents in the weekly quizzes and get involved in penalty shoot-outs.

This coincides with the football season.

Feel Better with a Book [Adults]Wednesdays 2.00pm - 4.00pm


Regular Events at Idea Store Chrisp Street



Citizens Advice Bureau ServiceThursdays 9.30am - 1.00pm

Information and Advice. You will need to book an appointment for this service. Call 020 7247 1050.

Golden Time [Age 50+]Thursdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Join the fun and learn something new or just have a chat over tea and biscuits.

Martial Arts Club [Ages 7-13]Thursdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm

Take part in our Martial Arts Club with an award winning martial arts grandmaster.

The Royal London Society for the Blind Job ClubFridays 12.00 noon - 4.00pm

The RLSB’s Employment Services Team can help you to achieve your career goals, and will support you on your journey towards a job. This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary.

Art Attack [Ages 5-15]Fridays 4.00pm - 5.30pm

If you want to be imaginative or just want to have fun with art then join this club and explore your creativity

Inter-Active Zone [Ages10-14]Saturdays 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Compete with others on the latest Nintendo Wii games or have fun playing pool.

Movie Zone[All the family]Sundays from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Watch a great family film and we throw in the popcorn!


Regular Events at Idea Store Whitechapel

Golden Time [Ages 50+] Mondays 10.15am - 11.45am

Come along to have a chat over tea or coffee and meet new people. Try different activities each week and look at the new books, CDs and DVDs.

Job Club with Skillsmatch [Ages 16+]Tuesdays 10.00am - 4.00pm


Martial Arts [Ages 7-16]Tuesdays 4.20pm - 5.15pm

Come and learn the art of self defence with a Grand Master. A mixed class suitable for any level of experience.

Rocking Horse [Ages 0-5]Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.45am

Arts and crafts, storytelling, singing and smiles! All you need to bring is your imagination...

Feel Better With a Book [Age 18+]Thursdays 10.30am - 12.00noon



Din Kal [Ages 18+]Thursdays 10.15am - 11.45am

Current affairs in Bengali. A great opportunity to discuss local and international news or a book you are reading.

Comic and Manga Group [Ages 9-16]Thursdays 4.15pm - 5.45pm

Are you crazy for comics? Mad for manga? Then this group is for you...Discuss your favourites, make new friends and create your own comics too!

Book Group [Ages 18+]Second Thursday of each month 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Discuss great books with fellow readers. Call or see in store for details of next month’s title.

Girls Allowed! [Ages 9-14]Fridays 4.15pm - 5.45pm

Make friends and have fun at our weekly girls-only group. A different activity each week: jewellery making, magazines, fashion, homework help, gossip and lots of laughs!

Movie Madness [Ages 18+]Sundays 1.00pm - 2.30pm

Watch a great movie on the big screen.Call, see in store or check the website for details of upcoming films.

Legal Advice [Ages 18+]Second and fourth Saturday of each month 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Free Legal Advice Centre and referral point to local lawyers specialising in a wide range of legal issues. No appointment necessary, just drop in.

Under 5s Play & Song Time [Ages 0-5]Mondays 10.30am - 11.30am

An opportunity for children and their parents or carers to gather together and have fun playing games and singing.

Golden Time [Ages 50+]Tuesdays 10.30am -12.00 noon


Under 5s Rhyme & Story Time [Ages 0-5]Thursdays 10.30am - 11.30pm

Come and join us for songs, stories and fun.

Children’s Film Club [Ages 5-12]Saturdays 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Watch a U-certificate film shown on a large screen.

Regular Events at Bethnal Green Library

Regular Events at Cubitt Town Library


Thursday Morning Club [Ages 50+]Alternate Thursdays 10.00am -12.00 noon

Tea, chat, talks and activities for the over 50s.

Re-starts September 09

Cherry Tree Club [Under 5s]Fridays 10.00am - 11.30am

Play, rhyme and storytime for the Under 5s and their parents/carers.

Term time only

Silver Surfers [Ages 50+]Introductory sessions on using the Internet for the over 50s.

Contact the library to book a session on 020 7987 3152

Re-starts September 09


Regular Events at Watney Market Library

Book Group [Adults]Every 3rd Monday in the month 6.30pm - 7.45pm

Discuss your favourite books with fellow readers at our free monthly meetings.

Rhyme Time [Under 5s]Thursdays 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Singing, stories and fun for children under five and their parents/carers.

Supported by Shadwell Children’s Centre

Term time only

Golden Time [Ages 50+]Thursdays 10.00am -12.00 noon


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Available in store or at home for Idea Store card holders only - get access to our growing number of free reference resources. We pay so you don’t have to.

World famous knowledge resource.

Free, accurate and up to date

legalinformation.

Legalinformation

with case law & legislation.

Prepare forThe BritishCitizenship

Test.

Knowledge brought to life.

The complete edition of The

Times from 1785-1985.

National & regional news articles, topics

& websites.

Searchcharitable trusts and foundations

for grants.

Dictionaries, maps, timelines

and anencyclopaedia.

Noteworthy & influential

people.

The worlds biggest & best

dictionary.

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of people who shaped history.

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Idea Store Opening TimesMonday-Thursday 9.00am - 9.00 pm

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 9.00am - 8.00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market)

Closed (Local Studies/Archives)

Tuesday 9.00am - 8.00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Local Studies/Archives)

9.00am - 5.00pm (Watney Market)

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 9.00am - 8.00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market, Local Studies/Archives)

Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm (Bethnal Green, Local Studies/Archives)

9.00am - 5.00pm (Cubitt Town, Watney Market)

Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm (Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town, Watney Market, Local Studies/Archives)

Sunday Closed

Dorset Library is temporarily closed for Health and Safety reasons. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. In the interim the Idea Store Mobile Library will be visiting the area.

For more information about any of our events, just ask at the helpdesk, call020 7364 4332 or visit www.ideastore.co.uk

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