Last updated: 19 December 2024

Next review: 19 December 2025

location

Address

The Welcome Hub [First Floor]
Lea Bridge Library, Lea Bridge Road
London
E10 7HU

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 any residents and non-residents.

In addition, 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 Lea Bridge Library as part of the Family Hubs programme are in partnership with:

Best Start in Life

Family Hubs activities for children aged 0 to 5 are part of Best Start in Life, a government-funded programme supporting Waltham Forest's parents and carers with their children’s growth.

You can find Best Start in Life services in all four Family Hubs and other community spaces throughout every neighbourhood in the borough.

The following provision can be found at Lea Bridge Library:

Explore sessions on our Family Hub events page

Referral required and eligibility

No referral is required.

Non-English languages supported

Occasionally, check individual events.

IT Support Session at Lea Bridge 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

Sessions

Mondays from 2pm to 3pm