Redbridge Libraries

30/05/2026

Love theatre? Then don’t miss this by our friends at Redbridge Drama Centre
One more show left tomorrow (Sunday) 31 May.

Next up in our Rep Season - Educating Rita!

Come and see W***y Russell’s wit, heart, and humanity brought to life on our stage this weekend.
A story of change, challenge, and the courage to begin again 📚

🎟 vrcl.uk/educatingrita

30/05/2026

Looks like Barkingside Art Club will be having lots of fun making some amazing artwork at Library today with their Saturday Club 😊

SATURDAY CLUB IS ON TODAY!

Join us at Fullwell Cross Library for a creative day inspired by the beautiful botanical paintings of Gustav Klimt.

🎨 Junior Art Club (Ages 4–7) | 11am–12pm
📁 Portfolio Group (Ages 8–16) | 11:30am–1:30pm
🌟 Young Studio (Ages 16–25) | 2pm–4pm

Today we’ll be exploring composition, colour, layering, and painting directly with acrylics to create our own vibrant floral artworks.

📍 Fullwell Cross Library, Barkingside

We can’t wait to see what everyone creates today! 🌸✨

YoungArtists ArtWorkshop RedbridgeArts SaturdayArtClub

30/05/2026

An update on the Portfolio summer programme from our friends Colours of Redbridge!

30/05/2026

Looking for some weekend inspiration? You might like to visit the Spring Market at Hainault Forest! https://hainaultforest.org/events/spring-market/

Handmade. Heartfelt. Full of character 💜

Explore one‑of‑a‑kind finds at Foxburrows Barn during our Summer Market this weekend only!

29/05/2026

Get ready for a show unlike anything you've seen before. Naomi Westerman — bestselling author, playwright and death acceptance activist — performs her award-winning interactive stage show at Wanstead Library on 4 June. Doors Open 6.00pm, Show starts at 6.30pm

This play takes audiences on a funny, surprising and deeply human journey through our collective fascination with death, true crime and the power of grieving together. Her book Happy Death Club was a bestseller across the UK, USA and Canada, and now she's bringing it live to Redbridge Libraries.

Please be aware that the show contains mature themes.

This event is part of the Afterlives Festival https://afterlives.uk/
Funded by Arts Council England

Wansteadium Redbridge Council Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure Redbridge Arts Redbridge Music Service Redbridge Drama Centre Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre Colours of Redbridge

28/05/2026

✨ Refugee Week Film Festival at Redbridge Libraries ✨

Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the creativity, courage and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. This year’s theme is COURAGE, and we’re proud to be part of it.

Join us for a special evening screening of four short films curated by Counterpoints Arts and Refugee Week. These powerful films explore themes of migration, belonging and community — and invite us to reflect and connect.

🎬 All films are free to watch
🎬 Rated U or PG (family friendly)
🎬 English subtitles available (where provided)
📍 Redbridge Central Library – Lab Central (Ground Floor)
📅 Wednesday 17 June
⏰ 5.30pm – 7.30pm
👨‍👩‍👧 Suitable for all ages
🚪 No booking needed — just drop in

https://visionrcl.org.uk/events/refugee-week-films/

Come along, bring a friend, and be part of Refugee Week 2026.



Refugee Week Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure Redbridge Council Redbridge Residents

Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity & resilience of refugees & people seeking sanctuary.

28/05/2026

We're sharing these thoughts from our friends at the Mental Health Foundation for .

28/05/2026

Thought we'd share this lovely list of the best books to enjoy with children aged 0-5. It's from the BookTrust and is the longlist for the Book Trust Storytime Prize 2027. Hope you can dip into one of the amazing reads soon 😊

✨ We're delighted to share the Prize 2027 longlist with you.

And what's more, we're giving you the chance to WIN all 21 titles!

The BookTrust Storytime Prize celebrates the best books to share with children aged 0-5, and the winner will be voted for by families and librarians who take part in our BookTrust Storytime programme.

Stay tuned to find out which books have made the shortlist soon 👀 Which ones are you backing?

28/05/2026

Here's a look back at Laugh-Able Comedy Night last week, plus a look forward to the next night on Tuesday, 16 June. Hope you'll join us 🤩

28/05/2026

Check this out!