The library app is back!
If you had previously used the library app for renewing, reserving or searching for books we are happy to announce that it is back and ready to use.
Also, did you know, you are able to link accounts on the app so you will never have to travel with multiple cards. Just log in to the app, scroll to the bottom and display your barcode. From here you will be able to switch between two or more library cards.
Make sure to check back into the app and visit your local library.
If you face any issues with the app, please drop us a message on our socials or visit your local library.
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Free Weekly Activities at Higham Hill Library Every Wednesday
Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service will be running free activities every Wednesday at Higham Hill Library. Activities will include Yoga classes from 11am which will be a refreshing session to nurture mind and body. At 12.30pm, there is 'Building Confidence with Money', a workshop to help you to navigate finances with ease and at 3.15pm we are running an after school arts and crafts session for you and your little ones.
New digital help drop-in sessions starting in Chingford Library
We’re excited to announce we are launching new Let's Get Digital drop-in sessions in Chingford Library from Thursday 18 April. The sessions will take place every Thursday from 3pm to 5pm. Look out for our Digital Champion volunteers in pink t-shirts who will be available to provide you with free, one to one support with help using your phone, laptop, or getting online.
Priory Court Community Centre, 11 Priory Court, E17 5NB
AbilityNet is a charity that supports older people with technology. Join one of the free group training sessions run by their friendly, expert digital skills trainers:
Friday 19 April, 10.30am: Getting to know your tablet or smartphone
Friday 26 April, 10.30am: Using Social Media
Friday 3 May, 10.30am: Booking GP Appointments
No pre-booking required! Just come along to any or all of the sessions that interest you. Feel free to bring your own device, or there will be computers to use onsite.
Welcome to World Book Night at Waltham Forest Libraries! Come and celebrate at one of our reading events on Tuesday 23 April. World Book Night aims to bring people together from all backgrounds to inspire them to read more.
Refreshments will be served and they will receive a free copy of Those People Next Door by Kia Abdullah.
Take part in the #ReadingHour from 7pm on 23 April and join people across the UK in dedicating time to reading on World Book Night.
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Wood Street Library, Monday 8 April, 9am to 3pm
Come join us at Wood Street Library for a special event where we will be remembering the tragic sinking of the Titanic. Hear stories, see artifacts, and learn more about this historic event that shook the world. This in-person event will take place at the library, visit us for an educational and memorable experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to honor the lives lost aboard the Titanic.
228 Chingford Mount, Monday 8 to Saturday 13 April, 12pm to 6pm
This Easter holiday join the party with a difference. Explore how Taking the Jump to a more sustainable way of living can not only protect nature, but also mean fuller and more joyous lives! Everyone is invited, there's plenty for young people. You'll leave feeling inspired, hopeful and that you are a powerful force for a better world, for us, our children and the planet. Expect immersive theatre, workshops, installations and more.
Do you have a child or young person in your life aged 7-11 years old? Do they love books and reading? Enjoy talking about their favourite books? Then this is for them!
Chatter Books reading groups encourage children to have a lot of fun with their reading.
Children have an opportunity to talk about the books they have been reading, get new reading ideas and take part in fun activities inspired by the books, including crafts, quizzes and games.
Chatter Books is for children aged 7 to 11 years.
Children must be accompanied by their adults.
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Wood Street Library
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4th Monday of every month
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4pm to 5pm
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Walthamstow Library
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3rd Wednesday of every month
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4:30pm to 5.30pm
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Chingford Library
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1st Saturday of every month
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2pm to 3pm
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Come along to celebrate World Art Day and unleash your creativity with a splash of colour at Waltham Forest Libraries!
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Chingford Library
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Monday 15 April
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3.30pm to 4.30pm
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Wood Street Library
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Monday 15 April
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4pm to 5pm
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Lea Bridge Library
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Monday 15 April
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4pm to 5pm
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Walthamstow Library
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Wednesday 17 April
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3.30pm to 4.30pm
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Hale End Library
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Wednesday 17 April
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4pm to 5pm
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Leytonstone Library
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Wednesday 17 April
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3.30pm to 4.30pm
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Leyton Library
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Thursday 18 April
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3.30pm to 4.30pm
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Higham Hill Library
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Thursday 18 April
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3.30pm to 4.30pm
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We are excited to announce that Waltham Forest is hosting MiniArt Explorers in Higham Hill Library!
MiniArt Explorers works in partnership with local authorities to support their early years creative activity programmes. They work with a dedicated team of trained volunteers who deliver the MiniArt Explorers creative, multi-sensory sessions in libraries and family hubs around London. Sessions are designed for children ages 2-4, and evolve around three key concepts; play, create, and learn.
All our activities have been developed by an Arts Education specialist, to support the creative development of early years children. These fun, open-ended and experimental activities help children expand their imagination, broaden their sensory development and improve hand-to-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Every activity is supported by an activity sheet, which makes it simple for parents and families to further their learning at home.
We are running 4 monthly sessions on 9 May, 6 June, 4 July and 5 September from 10am to 10.45am.
Come along and enjoy these free sessions!
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Story from a Volunteer: Arzu Senbahar's experience
Arzu has been volunteering with Waltham Forest Libraries since August 2023, and has shared her experience of volunteering:
Volunteering has helped me in many ways. After taking out time from work to raise my family and due to some health problems, I needed to get back into working. I found the opportunity for volunteering at the library on the Waltham Forest website and weekly newsletters that I receive. I enjoy reading and have a passion for books and learning. As the library is local to me it seemed like a great idea. I’m so glad i joined the library for volunteering.
Volunteering has helped me gain a lot of self confidence back, specifically at the library. It has given me the insight to working with the general public. We have a lot of people coming to the library with several different needs.
I gained valuable knowledge and experience involved in the role of a customer service officer/ librarian. The team at Walthamstow library are very kind, extremely helpful and supportive. They have welcomed me since my first day helping them and made me feel valued when I help out.
I would encourage anyone who shares my passion for books to try volunteering at the library.
If you are interested in volunteering in any of our library visit below website.
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Libraries 2 You brings books to your door!
Do you or anyone you know struggle to access our libraries?
Our volunteer-run Libraries2You service delivers books, audiobooks, DVDs and large print books straight to your door every four weeks, and we'll collect the old items at the same time. We can deliver to Waltham Forest care homes and nursing homes too.
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With the film award season concluded for another year, why not find a book that was turned into a movie. Why not delve into American Prometheus which inspired the Oscar winning film Oppenheimer! We have a range of titles including Poor Things, Killers of the Flower Moon, Dune and many more.
Which one will be your next read?
You can place a reservation on our library website or on the My Library App on either a Apple or Android device.
Or if you cannot make it to a library you can place a reservation on our e-library collection below
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This service provides a highly realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory test. It contains the entire official test question bank, hazard perception video clips and an online version of the Highway Code. All this material is licensed from the Driving Standards Agency, the people who set the tests.
- Unlimited access to all the official questions from the DVSA in the same format as the official test
- Includes online version of Highway Code
- Realistic hazard perception video simulations
- Access to test banks for car, motorcycle, passenger carry vehicle and heavy goods vehicle categories
- Machine translation into over 40 different languages
- Speech-enabled tests so you can listen to questions
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We will be featuring a staff pick each month and for this month, Maria, Customer Service & Business Support Officer, has recommended If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura.
About the book
Our narrator’s days are numbered. Estranged from his family, living alone with only his cat Cabbage for company, he was unprepared for the doctor’s diagnosis that he has only months to live. But before he can set about tackling his bucket list, the Devil appears with a special offer: in exchange for making one thing in the world disappear, he can have one extra day of life. And so begins a very bizarre week . . .
Because how do you decide what makes life worth living? How do you separate out what you can do without from what you hold dear? In dealing with the Devil our narrator will take himself – and his beloved cat – to the brink.
Genki Kawamura's If Cats Disappeared from the World is a story of loss and reconciliation, of one man’s journey to discover what really matters in modern life.
Recommendation
If All the Cats Disappeared from the World is a thought-provoking and heartwarming novel that explores the intricacies of life, love, and human connections through a unique lens. Kawamura weaves a captivating story that follows a man facing his mortality and striking a deal with the devil to extend his life. As cats vanish from the world one by one, readers are taken on an emotional journey filled with introspection and poignant moments. This novel beautifully examines the importance of cherishing the little things in life and the profound impact of our relationships with others. With its blend of magical realism and touching storytelling, "If All the Cats Disappeared from the World" is a must-read.
If you would like to place a reservation on this book, you can visit our website, or if you cannot visit one of our libraries' why not place a reservation on Libby.
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- Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan
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The wrong sister by Claire Douglas
- Medea by Rosie Hewlett
- The brothers by Kimberley Chambers
- The list of suspicious things by Jennie Godfrey
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This family by Kate Sawyer
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Good half gone by Tarryn Fisher
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The adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S. A. Chakraborty
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The bookshop by the loch: Scottish escapes by Julie Shackman
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The fake mate by Lana Ferguson
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Easy wins by Anna Jones
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A very private school by Charles Spencer
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The ultimate air-fryer cookbook: quick, healthy, energy-saving recipes for every
occasion by Clare Andrews
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Blossomise by Simon Armitage
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Fitwaffle's no-bake baking: easy oven-free recipes including cheesecakes, traybakes and more by Eloise Head
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The scarlet shedder by Dav Pilkey
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A tempest of tea by Hafsah Faizal
- Hooray, it's Easter!: a lift-the-flap book
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There's a little chick in your book by Tom Fletcher
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The dinosaur that pooped Easter! by Tom Fletcher
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