Inilford

Butterfly Collage Craft
2026-08-13 17:30 - 18:30 (Asia/Colombo) | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join us for a fun and colourful craft, and create your own vibrant butterfly collage.
Suitable for ages 6-12 years
Free, just drop in. First come, first served.
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First Contact VR Experience
2026-08-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Pop on a virtual headset and meet a friendly robot in a colourful world full of surprises! Explore, play and discover how stories can come to life around you. This short virtual reality experience is perfect for curious minds and first-time VR explorers.
Drop-in, have a go, and enjoy a little taste of digital storytelling.
Sessions last approximately 15 minutes.
12yrs+. This event is part of Fabula Takes Over Redbridge Central – see what else is on!
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Movie Night
2026-08-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join us for a fun, family friendly movie night.
Please note: no food is allowed to be consumed in the library.
Free, just drop in.
Suitable for under 12’s and families
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Connecting Colours, 9-15 yrs
2026-08-15 14:30 - 17:30 | SPACE Ilford, 10 Oakfield Road, Ilford, IG1 1ZJ, GB
This workshop will allow you to use combinations of colours, shades and tones to create images and patterns to please, puzzle, disturb or surprise.
Using pre-prepared simple computer code (in Python) you will create and explore visual images of your own. You will also learn a little about Colour Theory and try it out for yourself.
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World Honeybee Day Craft
2026-08-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join us for a fun paper plate bee craft to celebrate World Honeybee Day!
Suitable for Under 12s
Free, just drop in. First come, first served.
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Guided Tour of Valentines Mansion
Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Emerson Road, Ilford, IG1 4XA, GB
Join us for a guided tour of Valentines Mansion and delve into over 320 years of fascinating history.  Followed by tea and biscuits in one of our period rooms.
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Guided Tour of Valentines Mansion
Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Emerson Road, Ilford, IG1 4XA, GB
Valentines Mansion has a rich history dating back to 1696. With numerous owners including Sir Charles Raymond, a retired ship’s captain who made his fortune managing ships for the East India Company, as well as City bankers and merchants, Valentines Mansion was a family home for many years.
They lavished their money on the Mansion, adding lots of personal touches to make it their own. Our tour guide will walk you through each room, sharing fascinating glimpses into the past. Followed by tea and biscuits in one our period rooms..
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Under 5s Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft
2026-08-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Stay behind or join us after Rhyme Time for a craft especially for our under 5s, and make your own colourful caterpillar picture, based on the popular Eric Carle book.
Suitable for Under 5s
Free, just drop in. First come, first served.
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Loom Bands and Bracelet Making
2026-08-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join us for a fun and creative Loom Bands & Bracelet Making session! Once complete, you can take your creations home to wear, share with friends, or give as gifts.
Suitable for ages 6-12
£2.50 per person, booking required
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Polymer Clay Craft
2026-08-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join us for a fun and creative session using colourful polymer clay to design and create unique pieces.
Suitable for ages 6-12
£3.00 per person, booking required via the link
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Stained Glass Bookmarks Craft
2026-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join us for a fun and colourful craft, and make your own stunning stained glass design bookmarks.
Suitable for 6-12 years
Free, just drop in. First come, first served.
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Wooden Geo-Coasters (Maths), 9-12 yrs @ Redbridge Central Library (Lab Central)
2026-08-21 15:30 - 17:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Discover the art of sacred geometry and its timeless beauty in architecture. You will learn how to use a pair of compasses to draw intricate geometric patterns and explore designs that have inspired structures for centuries. Choose your favourite pattern, transfer it onto a wooden coaster, and bring it to life with vibrant Posca pens. Take home your own graphic coaster as a unique keepsake!
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World Folklore Day Craft
2026-08-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join us on World Folklore Day for our Koinobori Craft! We will be making paper Koinobori kites (paper fish kites) in honour of a Japanese folklore tradition!
Suitable for Under 12s
Free, just drop in. First come, first served.
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How AI Works, 12-14 yrs
2026-08-25 15:00 - 20:00 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Find out what is really happening when artificial intelligence learns.
In this hands-on workshop, you will train an AI to recognise movements such as waving your arms or turning your head, then use those movements to control a snake-style computer game. You will also create an AI that learns how to find its way through a simple maze. By testing different routes and learning from its mistakes, it will gradually improve – just as many real AI systems do. **This workshop is subject to funding. See ‘Attendee instructions’ section on this booking.**
This workshop goes beyond simply using AI. It will help you understand how AI learns, what it can do and where its limitations are.
No previous experience of AI or coding is needed. Everything will be explained step by step, with extra challenges available for anyone who already has some experience.
If the session is fully booked, please join the waiting list. This helps us see the level of interest and plan future sessions.
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Under 5s 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' headband craft
2026-08-25 15:30 - 16:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Stay behind or join us after Rhyme Time for a craft especially for our under 5s, and make your own bear headband!
Suitable for Under 5s
Free, just drop in. First come, first served
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Teach a Robot to Walk with AI, 12-14 yrs
2026-08-27 15:00 - 20:00 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Can a robot learn to move by itself? In this hands-on workshop, you will build a simple wheeled robot with a movable foot, then teach it how to travel forwards using artificial intelligence.
At first, the robot’s movements will be random and not very successful. Through trial and error, feedback and repeated attempts, it will begin to recognise which movements work best and gradually improve. This workshop is subject to funding. See ‘Attendee instructions’ section on this booking.
Along the way, you will explore how a form of AI called reinforcement learning works and see the learning process happen in a real, physical robot – not just on a screen. This workshop goes beyond simply using AI. It will help you understand how machines learn, why they sometimes make mistakes and how small improvements can lead to better results.
No previous experience of AI, coding or robotics is needed. Everything will be explained step by step, with extra challenges available for anyone who already has some experience.
If the session is fully booked, please join the waiting list. This helps us see the level of interest and plan future sessions.
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3D Lizard Craft
2026-08-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Get creative this summer by joining us to make a 3D lizard out of card in our fun craft session!
Suitable for ages 6-12 years
Free, just drop in. First come, first served
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Kids Teaching Kids: Back to School Origami, 8-10 yrs
2026-08-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Get ready for the new term with a fun back-to-school twist on origami! In this creative workshop, you’ll learn how to fold a smart paper school uniform-complete with a boy’s shirt, a girl’s dress!
**Led by a talented brother-and-sister origami duo, aged 9 and 10,** this hands-on session is a great way to explore your creativity and pick up some impressive paper-folding skills. All materials are provided-just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to fold!
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The Creative Corner
2026-09-15 22:30 - 2026-09-16 00:00 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Discover your artistic passion at The Creative Corner. Unleash your creativity in a welcoming, supportive environment. The Creative Corner offers space for fun, therapeutic activities and artistic expression within a friendly group setting.Bring along your own creative or upcycling projects and dive straight in – or you can enjoy the simple arts and crafts activities we provide.
Whether you come along to relax, connect, or explore something new, there’s always room to create.
Suitable for everyone aged 16+.
Redbridge Central Library – Ground Floor, Lab Central
Third Tuesday of the month: 21 July, 15 September, 20 October, 17 November, 15 December
18:00 to 19:30
Free, but donations towards refreshments and session materials are appreciated.
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Uphall Recreation Ground Action Day
2026-09-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Uphall Recreation Ground, Lowbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 2ER, GB
Community Action Day in Uphall Recreation Ground.
For ages 16+
Families welcome Activities may vary: Planting Flowers, Maintaining Planted Areas, Weeding, Mulching, Watering, Pruning, Maintaining Hard Surfaces, Maintenance Projects, Leaf Removal, Updating Noticeboards, Litter Picking and Sweeping Sport Courts.
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The Retro Show Trading Card and Collectibles Show
2026-09-27 14:30 - 20:30 | Redbridge Town Hall, 128-142 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1DD, GB
Join us for the second Retro Show, bringing together collectors, players, traders and fans from across the UK for a full day dedicated to the world of trading cards and collectibles.
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