Idea Store

Idea Stores combine the best of traditional library and information services with lifelong learning opportunities.

[Idea Store @ideastores]

📣 On Christmas Eve only the Town Hall and Calvert Avenue Residents’ Hub sites will be open. 📣
All sites will be closed from 25 Dec and reopen on 2 Jan from 9am. https://t.co/Q8Fihv6qei

[Writeidea Festival 2026 @Writeideafest]

Have you booked for the best FREE book festival around. 27 events over the weekend - tickets going fast. 2 days to go!! All at the town hall opposite Whitechapel station. Book now and enjoy the buzz.

https://t.co/Nh9klkPD4V

[Writeidea Festival 2026 @Writeideafest]

What’s not to like. Just a selection of a packed programme on next weekend @Writeideafest
Booking now and appearing at Tower Hamlets award winning town hall and organised by @ideastores
https://t.co/Nh9klkQaUt

[Spitalfields Life @thegentleauthor]

Tickets are free for Tessa Hunkin's talk about Hackney Mosaic Project at the WRITE IDEA FESTIVAL this Sunday 23rd November at 5:30pm at Tower Hamlets Town Hall in Whitechapel.
Tickets from: https://t.co/RpbpcP3egv

[John Harris @johnharris1969]

Im doing this, at 5.30pm on Saturday at Tower Hamlets Town Hall. Music, my book Maybe I'm Amazed, neurodivergence, the wonder of sound, all that. Details below

[Vaseem Khan @VaseemKhanUK]

FREE EVENT- 22 Nov, 5.30pm: I'll be talking all things James Bond and Quantum of Menace at the excellent @Writeideafest this Sat in Tower Hamlets, organised by those lovely people at @ideastores ... BOOK HERE: https://t.co/ShGylfSfrR

[Idea Store @ideastores]

Enjoy a half-term packed with imagination, adventure, and creativity!
Visit your local Idea Store or library for fun-filled activities including story times, LEGO Club, code club, and more. There’s something exciting for everyone.
What’s on: https://t.co/GgreCgfv4s

[Writeidea Festival 2026 @Writeideafest]

The map men are coming your way! They will be exploring their debut book of quirky maps @Writeideafest this year. Check the @ideastores website for free tickets soon. #writeidea @thevents @TowerHamletsNow

[Idea Store @ideastores]

PSA: Bus service improvements are coming to Tower Hamlets! 🚌

N25 (Oxford Circus - Ilford):
• From May 24
• Every 10 mins (was 12) on Fri/Sat nights

106 (Finsbury Park - Whitechapel):
• From June 7
• Every 20 mins (was 30) before 6:30am on Sundays

[Idea Store @ideastores]

Talk about what you’re reading and make friends with other readers in our book groups.

On the 13 March, the Cubitt Town Library Book Group will be talking about 'My Sister the Serial Killer' by Oyinkan Braithwaite.

Details on how to take part here https://t.co/umSijrfJQj

[Idea Store @ideastores]

Check out this great FREE event this Thursday. Roll up and enjoy. Part of #LBGTQ month @ideastores

[Idea Store @ideastores]

Today (Weds 12 February) all of our Residents’ Hubs will be closed except for the Residents' Hub based at the Town Hall.

Housing Services will be available at the Town Hall.

If you are homeless or have an appointment on 12 Feb please attend the Hub at Whitechapel Town Hall.

[Writeidea Festival 2026 @Writeideafest]

Check this fabulous FREE event out next week for @LGBTHM Book your tickets now.

[Idea Store @ideastores]

Fabulous sessions @ideastores #CanaryWharf for #NationalStoryTellingWeek with @MiniWilk entertaining a class from @MulberryTH and a local nursery group- both were captivated by the lively storytelling #loveyourlibrary #storytelling

[Natasha @NatashaIWrites]

Thank you to the wonderful Chaz Bruce who ran two children’s sessions @Ideastores Whitechapel on 6 Feb as part of #NationalStorytellingWeek. Much fun was had by all! 📕🎶✨ #LoveYourLibrary

[Idea Store @ideastores]

Talk about what you’re reading and make friends with other readers in our book groups. On 20 February, 6.30pm at Idea Store Canary Wharf, we're talking about ‘A Gentleman In Moscow' by Amor Towles. Details on how to take part here https://t.co/MSgHcPGuXk

[Idea Store @ideastores]

Some beautiful dragonflies and butterflies fluttering out of #CanaryWharf art club today. Libraries make you creative!

[Idea Store @ideastores]

📖Join us at Idea Store from 1st to 9th February for National Storytelling Week!📖

Celebrate the magic of stories with free events for under 5s and after-school sessions for families, featuring fabulous storytellers.

https://t.co/86R7Y5T0gQ

[Idea Store @ideastores]

Talk about what you’re reading and make friends with other readers in our book groups. On the 5 February the Idea Store Bow Book Group will be talking about 'Slow Horses' by Mick Herron . Details on how to take part here https://t.co/gFqg8bKi1J

[Idea Store @ideastores]

🌟 Join us for #HealthInformationWeek at Idea Store!
🗓️ 20-26 January

Explore 20+ interactive stalls packed with expert advice, health resources & well-being tips. Connect with local health organisations & start your journey to better health.

https://t.co/DrhO20Pvm3