Come and learn how to control and use the Ozobots to complete the Summer Beach mazes to collect as many sand castles as possible. This activity is for ages 7-12.🎟️ Book Now

Learn the basics of how to do coding in Scratch, HTML and Python by creating fun games and animations. This event is supported by our keen volunteers. A coding club for 8-13 year olds. Every Saturday during term time. Free Must be booked in advance, contact the library to book.🎟️ Book Now

Spend quality time with your family and enjoy a fun and engaging Chess Club every Saturday morning from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Goodmayes Library. This is a free event for all ages 4 and above, perfect for beginners and experienced players alike. It’s designed for families to come together, learn, and play in […]

Come along for a fun, free play Lego session. Suitable for ages 3-12 years Free, drop in.🎟️ Book Now

Join us to listen to a world of exciting stories and adventures! For parents/guardians with younger children No booking, just drop in! (Ages 5 and under)🎟️ Book Now

Turn a pile of LEGO into a character that lights up and reacts to you! Build a face with glowing eyes, connect the electronics and code your creation to flash, make sounds or respond when shaken. **This workshop is part of the LEGO Build and Code series. Please book your child’s preferred workshop and join […]

If you enjoy designing and building things with Lego or Duplo, or if you prefer letting your imagination take over while you make something entirely new, then come join the Lego and Duplo club. Every Monday 11:00 - 12:00 throughout the summer holidays. For ages 5 - 9 years old🎟️ Book Now

Join us for fantastic summer book-themed children’s arts and crafts activities. See what fun crafting activities we have running throughout summer, and what you can learn to make and take home! There is no booking for this event, just turn up and join in! We have limited craft supplies for each arts and crafts session, […]

Celebrate National Play Day with us, with a fun outdoor patio play session. Get ready for bubbles, garden games, seed planting and much more! Suitable for Under 12s Free, just drop in.🎟️ Book Now

Build a LEGO treasure chest with a secret lock you can code! Create a magnetic key, connect a motor and programme the chest to recognise the right key and unlock. Then experiment with digital codes and extra challenges to make your treasure even harder to crack. **This workshop is part of the LEGO Build and […]

An ideal taster session which is suitable for riders who have limited off road cycling experience who would like to try mountain biking. Ages are for guidelines only so please call the Centre to check suitability of course for the child. A parental consent form is also required prior to the session. Courses are all […]

Join us for a fun under the sea themed craft to recognise National Marine Week. Suitable for ages 6-12 Free, just drop in. First come, first served.🎟️ Book Now

Come join in and see the Fabula Hainault library takeover and take part in the day's arts and crafts session to make your very own summer collage set. No need to book ahead, just come by and join in. Limited materials available, first come first serve. For ages 4 - 7 years old🎟️ Book Now

Get ready to take over YOUR library this summer, as Fabula Takes Over Hainault with a day of activities, crafts and games! There's even the opportunity to join special guest John Kirk on a Musical Story Hunt! It’s also the perfect opportunity to sign up to this year’s Fabula Reading Challenge - where YOU set […]

Join storyteller John Kirk for a family storytelling experience like no other as storytelling collides with the chaotic fun of scavenging. This special musical story hunt will consider the perfect pitch for a story through a mix of traditional tales and stories. John Kirk is a storyteller, teacher, poet and Daddy, living in the heart […]

Come join the Minecraft themed arts and crafts session Fullwell Cross or Hainault Library to make your very own Minecraft creeper. No need to book ahead, just come by and join in. Limited materials available, first come first serve. For ages 4 - 7 years old🎟️ Book Now

Join us and make your own feline themed bookmarks, purrfect for International Cat Day! Suitable for Under 12s Free, just drop in. First come, first served.🎟️ Book Now

This Event is taking place at Valentine's Mansion Come and enjoy a wonderful selection of books and rhymes for under 5's with our brilliant characters in costume. No need to book, just drop in! Second Monday of every month.🎟️ Book Now

Learn the basics of doing robotics, from building the parts, connecting the components, and even programming the behaviour! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll use micro:bits, motors, lights and sensors to create your own driving car robot. This event will occur over three sessions, and all attendees must attend every session. Please note that entry will […]

Join our Rookie Rescue Programme and learn essential water safety, rescue, and teamwork skills in a fun and supportive environment. With courses for different ages and abilities, participants will build confidence, develop lifesaving knowledge, and enjoy exciting practical challenges both in and around the water. Loxford week 10 August to 14 August 2026 Rescue Squad […]

Come join the 'My Bollywood Dream' book themed arts and crafts session at Fullwell Cross or Hainault Library to make your very own flower garland from 'My Bollywood Dream' craft. No need to book ahead, just come by and join in. Limited materials available, first come first serve. For ages 4 - 7 years old🎟️ […]

Join us for a fun, colourful craft session and design your own unique tote bag to take home! Suitable for ages 4 -12 Booking required🎟️ Book Now

Learn some of the basics of doing 3D Printing. In this session, you will see how to design your own personalised 3D model bookmark, how to slice it so that the 3D printer can understand how to print it, and have your own bookmark printed. Due to time constraints, not all the projects will finish […]

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.🎟️ Book Now

Jump into the world of The Gruffalo as Cat & Hutch bring this classic and monstrous story to life through drama games, songs, puppets and storytelling exercises! Cat & Hutch Storytellers bring children’s stories to life through interactive shows and workshops with the aim to encourage children to read for pleasure and use their imaginations […]

Get ready to take over YOUR library this summer, as Fabula Takes Over Fullwell Cross! Join us for games, crafts and face painting - plus some special workshops and storytelling with Cat & Hutch! It’s also the perfect opportunity to sign up to this year’s Fabula Reading Challenge - where YOU set your own targets! […]

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 […]

Come take part in a VR Experience showcasing how the technology of virtual reality. In this session, see how VR technology can work alongside art in order to draw in 3D space all around. This event is for ages 8 - 14 years old. Anyone attending from 8 to 12 years old must be accompanied […]

Get ready to build, code, and compete in this high-speed LEGO Mindstorms workshop! Using colour sensors and clever coding, you’ll programme your robot to follow a custom track-then race against the clock (and each other!) in exciting timed challenges. Whether you're new to robotics or ready to test your skills, this is a perfect opportunity […]

Come down to the library and see our collection of giant games for kids. No need to book just drop by and join in. Fullwell Cross Library Wednesday 19th August, 11:00 - 12:00 Hainault Library Friday 21st August, 11:00 - 12:00 This is for ages 4 - 10 years old.🎟️ Book Now

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🎟️ Book Now

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. […]

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.🎟️ Book Now

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. […]

Get ready to take over YOUR library this summer, as Fabula Takes Over Hainault with a day of activities, crafts and games! Plus special guest Marian and Minnie will be introducing their very special Story Cart! It’s also the perfect opportunity to sign up to this year’s Fabula Reading Challenge - where YOU set your […]

Nadenh grew up on a boat within the jungle of Cambodia. As a Disabled child he could swim before he could wheel. The first time he saw a RO-TES-រទេះ (Khmer for wagon) was the moment he realised he could move with the land too. Inspired by his Cambodian heritage Nadenh reimagines his wheelchair as a […]

Come join the 'Peace at Last' book themed arts and crafts session at Fullwell Cross or Hainault Library to make your very own teddy bear from 'Peace at Last' craft. No need to book ahead, just come by and join in. Limited materials available, first come first serve. For ages 4 - 7 years old🎟️ […]

Come join the 'Peace at Last' book themed arts and crafts session at Hainault Library to make your very own teddy bear from 'Peace at Last' craft. No need to book ahead, just come by and join in. Limited materials available, first come first serve. For ages 4 - 7 years old🎟️ Book Now

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 […]

Come join the Rainbow Fish arts and crafts session at Fullwell Cross or Hainault Library to make your very own Rainbow Fish craft. No need to book ahead, just come by and join in. Limited materials available, first come first serve. For ages 4 - 7 years old🎟️ Book Now

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 […]

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🎟️ Book Now

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 […]

Come down to this beginners' programming lesson for kids to learn how to control a robot to make their own drawings. This event is for kids aged 5-6, and an adult must stay with the child throughout the session. This session will be taking place in Lab FX in Fullwell Cross Library. Any attendee more […]

Come join the Pete the Cat themed arts and crafts session at Fullwell Cross or Hainault Library to make your very own Pete the Cat craft. No need to book ahead, just come by and join in. Limited materials available, first come first serve. For ages 4 - 7 years old🎟️ Book Now

Come and try using the Cubelet robots to design and build your own bulldozer robot. This activity is for ages 7-10. This session will be taking place in Lab FX in Fullwell Cross Library. Any attendee more than ten minutes late will lose their space, and it will go to someone on the waiting list.🎟️ […]

Need help with your homework? Our volunteers can provide advice and recommend books and websites to assist with your studies. Booking may be required depending on demand.🎟️ Book Now

Need help with your homework? Our volunteers can provide advice and recommend books and websites to assist with your studies. Booking may be required depending on demand.🎟️ Book Now

Need help with your homework? Our volunteers can provide advice and recommend books and websites to assist with your studies. Booking may be required depending on demand. This session runs every Saturday during school term time from 12:00 - 13:00 For ages 5 - 11 years old🎟️ Book Now