Last updated: 5 November 2024
Next review: 5 November 2025
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Waltham Forest's Libraries contain over six million books, eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Libraries have huge amounts of resources 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 residents in other boroughs.
In addition, residents can access online courses, including language lessons, driving theory test practise 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 Leytonstone 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
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 :
- Play and learning activities
Referral and eligibility
No referral required.
Languages
Occasionally, check individual events.
Youth provision
Leytonstone Library is hosting one of our Space4All youth sessions. The Space4All project sits within our Family Hubs programme, bringing key services to residents in their local neighbourhood.
The sessions are led by WISE Youth Trust and include a range of activities such as martial arts, film and documentary production, drama, dance and aerobics, and t-shirt design.
These pilots provide a safe space for young people to:
- go and relax in
- meet new friends
- and develop new skills.
Every Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 6pm
These sessions are for young people aged 11 to 18
Sessions are completely free, just turn up!
Let's Get Digital Drop-in at Leytonstone 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
Sessions
Tuesdays from 5pm to 7pm
IT Support Session at Leytonstone 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
Fridays from 4pm to 5pm