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Waltham Forest Libraries Christmas Special
Entering into the festive period at Waltham Forest Libraries, we have loads of free family events on offer. Keep an eye on our Eventbrite page and social media pages to stay updated on what's going on.
 Winter Spaces are public places across Waltham Forest to provide support throughout the winter. Libraries are one of three types of spaces (the others are Community Living Rooms and Community Kitchens). At all of the spaces, you can relax, socialise, and grab a hot drink.
Head to our website to find your nearest space on our live map. More spaces across the borough and details of the facilities at each venue will continue to be added, so please keep checking back. You can also find information on where to get help and support during the cost of living crisis.
Go green this Christmas at Waltham Forest Libraries with our adult eco Christmas crafts: design your own wrapping paper and make Christmas decorations from repurposed items.
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Hale End Library, Friday 9 December, 11am to 12pm
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Chingford Library, Saturday 10 December, 10.30am to 11.30am
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Higham Hill Library, Monday 12 December, 2pm to 3pm
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Wood Street Library, Wednesday 14 December, 12pm to 2pm
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Walthamstow Library, Wednesday 14 December, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
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Lea Bridge Library, Thursday 15 December, 4pm to 5pm
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Leytonstone Library, Monday 19 December, 3pm to 4pm
Come along to Waltham Forest Libraries and design your own festive card!
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Chingford Library, Tuesday 6 December, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
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Lea Bridge Library, Thursday 8 December, 5pm to 6pm
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Hale End Library, Saturday 10 December, 11am to 12pm
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Higham Hill Library, Thursday 15 December, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
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Walthamstow Library, Monday 19 December, 3pm to 4pm
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Leytonstone Library, Wednesday 21 December, 11.30am to 12pm
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Wood Street Library, Thursday 22 December, 2pm to 3pm
Come and visit us at Waltham Forest Libraries and write your letter to Santa - tell him if you have been good! Then, pop it in our post box (post box collection time: 10am to 4pm daily)
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Chingford Library, 1 to 22 December
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Hale End Library, 1 to 22 December, (except Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays)
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Higham Hill Library, 1 to 22 December, (except Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays)
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Lea Bridge Library, 1 to 22 December
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Walthamstow Library, 1 to 22 December
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Wood Street Library, 1 to 22 December
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Leytonstone Library, 1 to 22 December
Waltham Forest Libraries will be having a special Story & Rhyme sessions across all libraries, with Christmas songs and a visit from Santa! Children will have an opportunity to have their photo taken with Santa.
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Wood Street Library, Wednesday 7 December, 11am
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Higham Hill Library, Thursday 8 December, 11am
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Walthamstow Library, Friday 9 December, 11am
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Leytonstone Library, Tuesday 13 December, 11am
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Hale End Library, Wednesday 14 December, 11am
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Lea Bridge Library, Thursday 15 December, 11am
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Chingford Library, Friday 16 December, 11am
Come and join our Christmas trail. Find all of our festive clues to collect your reward.
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Chingford Library, Saturday 10 December, 2pm to 3pm
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Lea Bridge Library, Friday 16 December, 2pm to 6pm
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Walthamstow Library, Saturday 17 December, 10am to 5pm
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Wood Street Library, Saturday 17 December, 10am to 5pm
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Higham Hill Library, Monday 19 December, 10am to 5pm
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Leytonstone Library, Wednesday 21 December, 11.30am to 12pm
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Hale End Library, Wednesday 21 December, 2pm to 4pm
Wood Street Library, Tuesday 13 December and Thursday 15 December, 11am to 11.30am
Come to our special Christmas Nativity storytime at Wood Street Library. Suitable for all ages.
Leytonstone Library, Wednesday 7 December, 11am
Create a Potato Santa at Leytonstone Library! Potatoes and materials will be provided for you to create a cute Potato Santa to put on the shelf this festive season.
Come along to create your own Christmas Tree decoration!
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Walthamstow Library, Tuesday 6 December, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
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Leytonstone Library, Wednesday 14 December, 11.30am to 12pm
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Chingford Library, Saturday 17 December, 10.30am to 11.30am
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Hale End Library, Saturday 17 December, 11am to 12pm
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Wood Street Library, Tuesday 20 December, 2pm to 3pm
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Lea Bridge Library, 22 December, 4pm to 5pm
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Higham Hill Library, 24 December, 2pm to 3pm
To celebrate the arrival of the new year, come and design your own calendar with us. Use your imagination and let your creative minds create colourful festive calendars.
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Walthamstow Library, Wednesday 28 December 2pm to 3pm and Saturday 31 December, 11.30am to 12.30pm
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Chingford Library, Thursday 29 December, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
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Lea Bridge Library, Thursday 29 December 4pm to 5pm
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Hale End Library, Saturday 31 December, 11am to 12pm
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Higham Hill Library, Saturday 31 December, 2pm to 3pm
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Leytonstone Library, Saturday 31 December, 2pm to 3pm
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Wood Street Library, Saturday 31 December, 2pm to 4pm
Walthamstow Library, Tuesday 20 December 2pm to 3pm
Join us at Walthamstow Library and create your own Christmas Tree Decoration Bauble.
Come to Lea Bridge Library’s special Santa’s photo booth for a meet and greet and take a photo with the man himself: on Wednesday 21 December from 1pm to 4pm.
Our Transparent Language course is a completely free resource to library members, giving you access to over 150 languages as well as interactive lessons where you can learn with others.
Volunteering is at the heart of our communities in Waltham Forest. At Waltham Forest libraries we are always looking for volunteers to give back to the community while also gaining some vital experience within our libraries.
Two film clubs take place at Walthamstow Library every week:
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Classic Flicks: every Tuesday, 3pm to 6pm. Come and enjoy a classic film on a Tuesday afternoon: adults only.
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Central Film Club: every Saturday, 3pm to 5pm. Come and enjoy our film club on a Saturday afternoon, suitable for adults.
Walthamstow Library, every Tuesday, 9am to 11am
As the days get colder, come along for a chat and a chance to meet new friends over a free cup of coffee.
Join illustrator William Stok as he showcases how to draw like a true comic illustrator! These are weekly ran sessions from 5.30pm to 6.15pm and can be joined through Zoom.
(Meeting ID: 89160958542 / Password: Library1)
 Walthamstow Library, 16-17 December 10am to 6pm
The Business & IP Centre Local is thrilled to host a Winter Market at Walthamstow Library, 16 and 17 December from 10am to 6pm each day. A range of Waltham Forest businesses will be selling and showcasing their goods, along the themes of artisans' produce, choose local & Christmas gifts.
Festivities will include décor, music, and food. Each purchase made at the market will help to support our local economy and community.
Book a free ticket to receive updates nearer to the event about our scheduled activities and performances, and to learn more about which businesses will be selling. However, you do not need a ticket to attend and all guests are welcome.
Walthamstow Library, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11.30am to 12pm, Suitable for Under 5s.
Come to Walthamstow Library and head to the children's area. Stay and Play is a great place to meet others with children of a similar age and for children to socialise and play. Free; donations welcomed.
On Saturday 12 November, Hale End library celebrated its annual remembrance ceremony, to remember and honour service men and women who have fallen in the line of duty. The event was organized by Highams Park Society.
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