Tech Ilford is back where Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) take centre stage at Redbridge Central Library and Museum, SPACE Ilford, and their surroundings. The activities are suitable for all members of the family. Check out the programme for the day.

We’re celebrating Elmer’s birthday with a very special Book Swap! Bring along books you want to swap, have a browse and find a new favourite.  There’ll be lots of storytelling, colouring and crafts to join in with throughout the day as well. For ages 3+ Free, drop-in Please check here for activities taking place at each library branch!

Looking for a way to feel more confident, improve your fitness and find a moment of calm? Join our “Tai Chi for Women Classes”, designed to help you build self-esteem, reduce stress, and gently improve your overall health.

Discover the art of origami in this fun and creative one-hour workshop! Perfect for children aged 8-10, with no prior experience needed - just bring your curiosity! Guided by a young 9-year-old origami enthusiast, you will start by folding simple animal faces and then move on to a variety of other playful designs. This hands-on session is perfect for exploring creativity and learning the basics of paper folding. All materials will be provided—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to fold!

In this high-energy workshop, you'll build and program a robot car using distance sensors, motor controls, and if/else logic. The challenge is always adapted to the group — from fun crash battles for younger kids to advanced matches using touch sensors and strategic design. Can your robot outlast the competition? For more information about all our activities visit our Lab Central page. If the event is full, please join the waiting list so we can gauge interest in running more sessions.

This is a programme of 2 sessions over 2 days in our Learn to Ride area: Learn to balance, learn to pedal, get riding, aimed at getting children learning to ride in a short period of time.

We’ve discovered a vintage Carrom board in the library—but we don’t know how to play!If anyone drops in who knows the game, we’ll set it up for a fun teach-and-play session forages 5+. Come along, share your skills, or learn together—let’s see what happens!

Stay behind or join us after Rhyme Time for a craft especially for our under 5s, and create your own colourful paper plate turtle.

Come along and design your very own ice lolly! Use paper, card, and crafty bits to create the coolest treat of the summer!

Join us and create a personal card to give to someone special this Fathers Day.