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Discover Fun, Free Activities at Beckton Globe Library!
Come join us for a range of exciting, family‑friendly sessions—there’s something for everyone!
Stay and Play
A relaxed, welcoming play session for all children under 5 and their grown‑ups.
Mondays & Thursdays | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Singalong Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes—perfect for under‑5s! Led by staff and Newham volunteers
Tuesdays | 10:30 – 11:30 am
Coding Club (Ages 8–13)
Learn the basics of coding on a tablet or laptop we loan in the session with support from our library team.
Tuesdays | 3:30 pm (Term time only)
LEGO Club (Ages 4+)
Get creative with LEGO! Families welcome, and no booking needed.
Wednesdays & Saturdays | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Arts & Crafts (Ages 5+)
Drop in and make something fun! No booking required.
Fridays | Starts at 4:00 pm
♟️ Chess Saturdays (Ages 5+)
Come along and enjoy a friendly game using our free chess sets.
Every Saturday1pm
✅ Check the events page or call the library to find out about special one‑off activities, especially during school holidays.
Please visit our Events and Bookings page to see updates
Library events and activities are free and open to the public, and no referral is needed.
Residents may be asked to complete short surveys to help us improve our services.
Please note that some one‑off events will have limited spaces, so we’ll ask people to book online to secure a place. We’re here to help you make your booking for any special or one-off events through the listed website, and our team is always happy to support you.