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From Saturday 1st February we're making some changes to our fees and charges.

Changes to Library Fees and Charges in 2025

Our Digital Library contains thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, newspapers, and magazines

Relax This Winter With Your Favourite Authors, Newspapers and Magazines

We offer free events at all of the libraries within Waltham Forest!

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<h4><span style="color: #b96ad9;">What is the book delivery Service?&nbsp;</span></h4>
<p>The book delivery service is available for residents of Waltham Forest who cannot leave their homes to visit the library.</p>
<p>We deliver 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.</p>
<p>We can deliver to Waltham Forest care homes and nursing homes too.</p>
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<h4><span style="color: #b96ad9;">What do we deliver?&nbsp;</span></h4>
<p>When you apply to join the service, a member of the library team will call you to discuss your preferences and understand what items you would like delivered whether it be books, DVDs, or audiobooks.</p>
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<h4><br /><span style="color: #b96ad9;">How to apply?&nbsp;</span></h4>
<p>To join, simply email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:libraries.support@walthamforest.gov.uk">libraries.support@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;with your name and telephone number expressing your interest in our book delivery service.</p>
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<p>Alternatively, you can call us on 02084963000, then option 5 and then ask for the library book delivery service. One of our friendly agents will take your details and organise a member of our team to contact you to have a chat about your next steps.</p>
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<h4><span style="color: #b96ad9;">Do you want to become a volunteer?&nbsp;</span></h4>
<p>If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we currently have 2 different volunteer roles available. Click below for more information.</p>
<p><a href="https://legendsoftheforest.co.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10208094">Libraries 2 You Support Assistant</a></p>
<p><a href="https://legendsoftheforest.co.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10208095">Libraries 2 You Delivery Driver</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">With your library membership you can access thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers for FREE! As publishers sell exclusive rights to the eBook and eAudiobook versions of certain titles, Waltham Forest Libraries provides access to multiple platforms to ensure you don't miss out on your favourite content.</span></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Need help with homework? Learning to drive? Sitting the Life in the UK test? Want to learn a new language, skill or hobby? Planning to research your family history? Try our comprehensive offering of online resources, including free online courses and reference materials.</span></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Why not sign up to receive our monthly newsletter direct to your email and be updated with the latest library news?</span></strong></p>

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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Waltham Forest Libraries offer an extensive programme of free, fun and exciting events for people of all ages and varying interests. You can find out what your local library offers by clicking on the library above, you can also visit your library and ask a member of staff.&nbsp;</strong></h3>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Check out our social media pages and eventbrite page where you can turn on notifcations to recieve information about promotional events and updates to the service.</h3>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Waltham Forest libraries are fully equiped with various room and halls of all sizes to choose from and hire out for an event.</span></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The rooms include a large hall available at Walthamstow Library with a maximum capacity of 100 people at one given time and a maximum of 80 people in our smaller sized hall available at Leytonstone Library. We Also have small to medium sized meeting rooms which range from 8 to 26 people in capacity.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">For details of the facilities available at each site and prices, please click on the required library above:</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">To start the booking process please complete the <a href="https://libraries.walthamforest.gov.uk/digital-content/room-hire/booking-form"><strong>Booking Form</strong></a>:</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>For further assistance please contact our bookings team via e-mail:</strong> <a href="mailto:library.bookings@walthamforest.gov.uk">library.bookings@walthamforest.gov.uk</a></span></p>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Volunteering is at the heart of communities in Waltham Forest and reflects the commitment of residents to help one another. There are lots of opportunities for residents to get involved in volunteering locally.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">To register your interest in volunteering , <strong>select your local library below</strong> and create an account. Once that is complete, all you have to do is fill out the form.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://legendsoftheforest.co.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10182703?searchqs=searchString=&amp;btnSearchBasic=search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">- Walthamstow Library</a></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://legendsoftheforest.co.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10182871?searchqs=searchString=&amp;btnSearchBasic=search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">- Chingford Library</a></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://legendsoftheforest.co.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10182915?searchqs=searchString=&amp;btnSearchBasic=search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">- Leytonstone Library</a></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://legendsoftheforest.co.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10182912?searchqs=searchString=&amp;btnSearchBasic=search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">- Lea Bridge Library</a></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://legendsoftheforest.co.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10182911" target="_blank" rel="noopener">- Leyton Library</a></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://legendsoftheforest.co.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10182910?searchqs=searchString=&amp;btnSearchBasic=search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">- Wood Street Library</a></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://legendsoftheforest.co.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10182914?searchqs=searchString=&amp;btnSearchBasic=search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">- Hale End Library</a></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://legendsoftheforest.co.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10182913?searchqs=searchString=&amp;btnSearchBasic=search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">- Higham Hill Library</a></span></p>
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<p class=" p-3"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Come volunteer at your local library and be a library assistant, you will recieve training on how the library system works, customer enquiries and how to run daily events for kids &amp; adults.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Located on the ground floor of Leytonstone Library just steps away from the Leytonstone Central Line station, the BIPC Local has business development resources, community workspace, and expert advice available from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">(excluding public holidays).</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Support is free for everyone at any stage of their business journey:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Make a one-to-one appointment with one of our advisors to receive focused help.</li>
<li>Bring your laptop and latte and enjoy our bright, welcoming workspace with free wi-fi in the heart of Leytonstone.</li>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">For More Information&nbsp;</h3>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>For free webinar and events: </strong></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Take the first step to building your business by signing up to our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/business-amp-ip-centre-bipc-local-17639879813" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eventbrite</a>&nbsp;page so you&rsquo;ll never miss any of our great events, workshops and networking opportunities.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>For inspiration: </strong></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bipc_walthamforest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>&nbsp;feed is full of inspiration, advice, links to events, and fun engagement posts. Follow us to never miss a post; don&rsquo;t forget to like and comment!</span></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Please email <a href="mailto:startups@walthamforest.gov.uk">startups@walthamforest.gov.uk</a></h3>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b96ad9;">Story 'n' Rhyme- 11:00-11:30am</span></h2>
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<h3>Our team want to see you so join us as we sing all your favourite songs from; The Welcome Song, Happy and you know it!, Wheels on the bus, Okey Cokey and many more!</h3>
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<h2><span style="color: #b96ad9;">Computer Basics- 3:00-4:00pm</span></h2>
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<h3>Come along and get help on the newest technology, whether this is a new phone you need help setting up, a tablet that may not seem to be working right or you need help navigating on a computer.&nbsp;</h3>
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<h3>Suitable for 18+</h3>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">For more information you can email</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:libraries.support@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Libraries.support@walthamforest.gov.uk</a></h2>
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<h2><span style="color: #b96ad9;">Tots &amp; Toys- 11:00-12:00pm</span></h2>
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<h3>Come along to our tots &amp; toys play session where you it is a great place to meet other parents while children of similar ages socialise and play safely.&nbsp;</h3>
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<h3>Suitable for ages 1-5 years</h3>
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<h2><span style="color: #b96ad9;">New Mum's Tea Club- 12:00-12:00pm</span></h2>
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<h3>Come along to Wood Street Library and grab a free cup of tea while getting a chance to meet other mums and socialise.&nbsp;</h3>
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<h2>For more information you can email</h2>
<h2><a href="mailto:libraries.support@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Libraries.support@walthamforest.gov.uk</a></h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b96ad9;">Knitting Club- 11:00-1:00pm</span></h2>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Join our weekly knitting club! Come and have fun in our knitting club where we sit in groups, talk and have fun. All levels of knitters are welcome as we can help you learn how to knit.</h3>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Suitable for all ages</h3>
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<h2><span style="color: #b96ad9;">Children's Arts &amp; Craft- 2:00-4:00pm</span></h2>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Our team want to see you let your imagination run wild! New themes are introduced each week.</h3>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Suitable for ages 4-12</h3>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">For more information you can email</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:libraries.support@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Libraries.support@walthamforest.gov.uk</a></h2>
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Friday Regular Events

Story 'n' Rhyme- 11:00-11:30am

Our team want to see you so join us as we sing all your favourite songs from; The Welcome Song, Happy and you know it!, Wheels on the bus, Okey Cokey and many more!

Ages suitable from 0-5 years

Computer Basics- 3:00-4:00pm

Come along and get help on the newest technology, whether this is a new phone you need help setting up, a tablet that may not seem to be working right or you need help navigating on a computer.

Suitable for 18+

For more information you can email

[email protected]