Last updated: 16 May 2024
Next review: 16 November 2024
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Waltham Forest's Libraries contain over six million books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks.
Libraries have huge amounts of information and reference materials including:
- family history research tools
- business and legal resources
- newspapers
- magazines
- and eMagazines.
All libraries have free Wi-Fi and PC computer use for all.
Residents can access online courses, including language lessons, driving theory test preparation and computer skills lessons.
Family Hubs
The Family Hubs programme provides a wide range of information, activities and services in your local area including health, learning and play activities, childcare, family support, employment support, housing advice, money and benefits advice and much more.
We know that all families need support from time to time to look after their wellbeing and help their babies and children thrive.
Services provided at Wood Street Library as part of the Family Hubs programme are in partnership with:
- Lloyd Park Children’s Charity (LPCC)
- HENRY
- Tower Hamlets Care Group
- Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT)
Best Start in Life
Wood Street Library is hosting Best Start in Life events as part of our Family Hubs programme.
For ages:
- 0 to 5
- Parents and carers
Type of provision:
- Play and learning activities
Referral and eligibility
No referral is required.
Languages
Occasionally, check individual events
Space4All
Wood Street Library is hosting a Community Safety-funded youth group as part of the Waltham Forest Space4All youth programme. These sessions are a safe space for young people to come and relax with friends. These sessions are being led by Creative Engagement Services
Activities include:
- Creative podcast sessions
- Music production
- PlayStation Games
- VR
- Board games
- Chill zone & safe space
Space4All is part of our broader Family Hubs programme, directly providing young people with a safe space to socialise and spend time in their neighbourhood.
Session times
Every Tuesday from 3pm to 5:30pm
These sessions are suitable for young people aged 16 to 25 years old
Free drop-in, no need to book in advance
Let's Get Digital Drop-in at Wood Street Library
We are running free drop-in sessions for residents to get help with the basics of using their devices and the internet.
The sessions will be delivered by our friendly digital champion volunteers.
Referral and eligibility
- No referral required
- Open to all
- Just turn up
Session
Wednesdays from 5pm to 7pm
IT Support Session at Wood Street Library
You’re welcome to visit any Waltham Forest Library to receive guidance in accessing council services online at any time.
If you require dedicated help, our library team will be happy to welcome you to one of our free drop-in sessions.
Referral and eligibility
- No referral required
- Open to all
- Just turn up
Session
Fridays from 3pm to 4pm