After two years of not being able to hold our awards ceremony in-person, we were delighted that on Thursday 30 June, over 300 students, teachers and librarians from 7 secondary and 5 primary schools filled the Kenneth More Theatre to celebrate our nineteenth annual Redbridge Children’s Book Awards. The Mayor, Councillor Thavathuray Jeyaranjan also attended. …
We are on a search for people who attend Redbridge organised events and want to write something about the experience! Whether it's a festival in the park, a workshop in Redbridge Museum or even a sports session at Fairlop Waters we would like to hear your opinion on the subject. You don't have to be a …
After hearing about the library being jam-packed on Saturday, for the first full day of the Fabula Festival, I did not want to miss out. So, I went to along on Sunday to enjoy the talks, stalls and the company! There’s something about being in the library on a Sunday, when it’s not usually open, …
Continue reading A celebration of libraries and the Arts: Fabula Festival is a true success!
My name is Simi and I am currently volunteering as a Summer Reading Challenge volunteer at Redbridge Central Library. I wanted to become a volunteer because I see it as a good opportunity for me to work with children and young people as I want to work with children in the future. As an avid …
It’s safe to say that Redbridge Central Library has been familiar territory to me since I was 8 years old and I remember I had always envied the librarians because they would get to meet so many people at their workplace. I love meeting new people and seeing new faces so I wanted to do …
Continue reading Tazeen Raza Tells Us Why She Loves Volunteering At The Library
Reading for pleasure and creative writing is alive and well in our Redbridge schools. On Thursday 26 June 2014, over 180 young readers and budding writers celebrated this year’s Redbridge Children’s Book Awards in a vibrant, exciting ceremony at Redbridge Town Hall. Students from 17 secondary schools and 10 primary schools across Redbridge and Newham …
I am not really a lover for poetry, but I’ve heard of a few poets and appreciate words that entertain. We are all different; some people live for thrills, some for adventure… but some live and breathe poetry, some worship poetry like a saint… Meet Neal Zetter! I am so happy that Neal Zetter is …
Continue reading Meet comedy poet Neal Zetter at Fairlop Fair!
Adele Parks is a much loved author for her contemporary women's fiction novels, selling over two million copies in the UK. However, she's changed things up a bit with her fourteenth novel as its set in the 1920s and covers the loss, glamour, pain and passion surrounding four women during the aftermath of World War …
Continue reading Best selling author Adele Parks comes to Wanstead Library
Redbridge Library is looking for you! We are currently searching for volunteers to help out at our libraries. Make sure you don’t miss out on this great opportunity to join our exciting and dynamic team! Do you love working with the public? Do you want to create magical and transformative experiences for our customers? We …
My Poem Does Not Rhyme My stanzas have no lines My words have no letters My rhythm, no beat My imagery … literal My poem does not rhyme It can’t be seen or heard Can't be touched But can be felt In your heart Not by your fingers Resonates in your being Dances with your …
Do More 