Name: How to Find a Rainbow
Start: 2024-02-08T18:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-02-08T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Stratford Library

Sydenham Community Library 

Hatfield Peverel Library

Chigwell Library

Thornton Heath Library

Great Wakering Library

South Norwood Library

North Woolwich Library

Clayhall Library 

Mitcham Library

Morden Library

Hook & Chessington Library

North Chingford Library

Great Parndon Library

Edmonton Green Library

Harwich Library

Deptford Lounge

Roxeth Library 

Enfield Highway Library

Forest Hill Community Library

Harlow Library

Thames Community Hub

Coulsdon Library

Prettygate Library

Greenstead Library

Aldersbrook Library

Springfield Library

Guildford Library 

Rainham Library

Shirley Library

Maldon Library

Wanstead Library

Blackshots Library

Lewsey Library

Lea Bridge Library

Saffron Walden Library

Keith Axon Centre

Mark Hall Library

Kenton Library 

Stanmore Library 

West Clacton Library

Danbury Library

Canvey Library

Angel Raynham Library

Pitsea Library

South Benfleet Library

Isleworth Library

Southminster Library

Bowes Road Library

Seven Kings Library

Stanford Le Hope Library

Vange Library

Old Harlow Library

Heston Library

Idea Store Watney Market

Oxted Library

Pollards Hill Library 

Witham Library

Purley Library

Ridge Avenue Library

Rayleigh Library

Selsdon Library

East Ham Library 

Great Tarpots Library

New Cross Community Library Service

Godalming Library

Hackney Community Library Service

Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub

Blackheath Village Community Library

Stansted Library

Catford Library

Wickford Library

Wood Street Library

Kelvedon Library

South Woodham Ferrers Library

Gants Hill Library

Epsom Library

Osterley Library

Redhill Library

Belhus Library

Fore Street Library

Rochford Library

Leagrave Library

West Ealing Community library

Brentwood Library

Holland Library

North Melbourne Library

Custom House Library

Fryerns Library

Dalston CLR James 

Farnham Library

Horley Library

Tudor Drive Library

Chadwell Library

Weybridge Library

Oakwood Library

Earls Colne Library

Wivenhoe Library

Canning Town Library

Palmers Green Library

Surbiton Library

TLC: Newham

Newham Libraries

Dark Theme

Light Theme

Newham

#000000

Warm Havens

Library Events and Activites

Mob Zone

home

Home

digital-content

libraries

Libraries

whats-new

<div class="row justify-content-center mb-3">
<h2 class="text-center py-4" style="text-align: center;">New resources, events and more</h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>**CUSTOMER NOTICE**</strong> -&nbsp;Newham Libraries &amp; Community Centres will be closed on Wednesday 2 October, for staff training.</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">To renew items, call our 24-hour automated line: 0333 370 4700 or log in.</p>
<h3 class=" p-3" style="text-align: center;">Discover the newest resources, latest events and more.</h3>
<p class="col-xl-2 col-lg-3 col-md-4 col-sm-6 p-2" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://libraries.newham.gov.uk/digital-content/childrens/featherbed-tales/"><img class="rounded w-75" src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDPREP_ed82b600-6acb-49f8-af80-7a033977c2df_637956451594679574/public" alt="Featherbed Tales logo" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://libraries.newham.gov.uk/digital-content/childrens/featherbed-tales/"><em><strong>Featherbed tales</strong></em></a> - our free digital story sharing service. Click the logo to learn more.</span></p>
<div class="col-xl-2 col-lg-3 col-md-4 col-sm-6 p-2" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://libraries.newham.gov.uk/digital-content/childrens/ivox/"><img class="rounded w-75" src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDPREP_ed82b600-6acb-49f8-af80-7a033977c2df_637956451617589626/public" alt="IVOX moving books logo" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://libraries.newham.gov.uk/digital-content/childrens/ivox/"><em><strong>IVOX</strong></em> </a>- Children&rsquo;s book app for ages 3-8, which delights curious young minds</span></div>

<div class="col-xl-2 col-lg-3 col-md-4 col-sm-6 p-2" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://libraries.newham.gov.uk/digital-content/information/biographical-historical-and-family-history/"><img class="rounded w-75" src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDPREP_ed82b600-6acb-49f8-af80-7a033977c2df_637956451664085572/public" alt="Find my Past icon" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://libraries.newham.gov.uk/digital-content/information/biographical-historical-and-family-history/"><em><strong>Find my Past</strong></em></a> - research extensive birth records, census data, obituaries and more with Findmypast.</div>
<div class="col-xl-2 col-lg-3 col-md-4 col-sm-6 p-2" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://libraries.newham.gov.uk/digital-content/information/biographical-historical-and-family-history/"><img class="rounded w-75" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDPREP_ed82b600-6acb-49f8-af80-7a033977c2df_637956451684913817/public" alt="British paper archive icon" /></a><br /><a href="https://libraries.newham.gov.uk/digital-content/information/biographical-historical-and-family-history/"><em><strong>British Newspaper Archive</strong></em></a> - Whether you are a researcher, historian or you simply want to know more about Britain's history.</div>
<div class="col-xl-2 col-lg-3 col-md-4 col-sm-6 p-2" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://forms.office.com/e/hzXVxqfiGZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="rounded w-75" src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDPREP_ed82b600-6acb-49f8-af80-7a033977c2df_637956451703842247/public" alt="Resident event survey icon" /></a><br /><br />Would you like to give feedback on our <em><strong>Activties and Events</strong></em>?</div>
</div>

What's new

reading

<p>Other reading resources can be found on the <a href="https://libraries.newham.gov.uk/digital-content/information/art-literature-and-music">Art, Literature and music</a> section.</p>

Reading

events-search

Events search

room-hire

<h3>Information and terms of hire</h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For bookings at Council operated venues, special rates are available for approved Start-up, Faith and Community groups.</p>
<p>To apply and find out if you&rsquo;re eligible, use the online forms links below.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul style="list-style-type: none;">
<li>A 10% discount will also be applied for block bookings of eight or more consecutive weeks. If you would like to make an ongoing booking,&nbsp;please contact your local Community Neighbourhood team.&nbsp;</li>
<li>&nbsp;</li>
<li>A &pound;50 refundable deposit fee must be paid for hiring a meeting room or &pound;250 for hiring a hall.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://forms.office.com/e/N8pLqnYEZW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Community group application form</a> (will open in new window)&nbsp; <img src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDEMEA_cc3991d3-efc2-4b9d-9b43-c0b23032672e_638047162154083581/public" width="28" height="26" /></p>
<p>Community Hire&nbsp;<br />&bull; An organisation registered with the Charities Commission, or in the process of becoming registered, and the proposed activity/events delivers Newham&rsquo;s &lsquo;Towards a Better Newham&rsquo; priorities, specifically those laid out in the 8 pillars and/or local neighbourhood priorities&nbsp;<br />&bull; A voluntary, resident or community group that is delivering an activity/event, which delivers Newham&rsquo;s &lsquo;Towards a Better Newham&rsquo; priorities, specifically those laid out in the 8 pillars and/or local neighbourhood priorities&nbsp;<br />&bull; An organisation who does not charge participants to join their group or session on the day of booking</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://forms.office.com/e/msnjYrwAek" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Start-up group application form</a> (will open in new window)&nbsp; <img src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDEMEA_cc3991d3-efc2-4b9d-9b43-c0b23032672e_638047162154083581/public" width="28" height="26" /></p>
<p>Start-Up Hire (only available for 12 months)&nbsp;<br />&bull; A group or organisation that meets the requirements for community hire but has existed for less than 12 months&nbsp;<br />&bull; A group or organisation that meets the requirements for community hire but are piloting a new activity&nbsp;<br />&bull; An organisation who does not charge participants to join their group or session on the day of booking</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://forms.office.com/e/CYMaf01Jyt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faith group application form</a> (will open in new window)&nbsp; <img src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDEMEA_cc3991d3-efc2-4b9d-9b43-c0b23032672e_638047162154083581/public" width="28" height="26" /></p>
<p>Faith Hire&nbsp;<br />&bull; Where the purpose of the room hire involves communal worship, prayer, act or celebration of faith and / or where there is a congregation that marks a significant religious event / festival.&nbsp;<br />&bull; This does not include private celebrations / parties aligned to a religious life event which will be charged at the private rate.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you are looking for somewhere to hire in Newham which is approved for civil marriages or partnership ceremonies, go to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newham.gov.uk/business-licensing-regulation/civil-marriage-civil-partnership-venue-licence/1" target="_self">Civil marriage and partnerships venue licence page.</a>&nbsp;</p>

Room Hire

childrens

Childrens

get-online

Get online

information

Information

learning

Learning

wellbeing

Wellbeing

search

Search

account

More...

✨ Join Us for a Magical Rainbow Adventure! ✨🌈
📚 Introducing How to Find a Rainbow by Alom Shaha 📚
Get ready for a journey into the world of colours and joy as we celebrate the enchanting release of How to Find a Rainbow by the brilliant Alom Shaha!
About the Book: Reena and Rekha, two sisters with contrasting feelings about rainy days, embark on a quest to find a mysterious disappearing rainbow. This vibrantly illustrated tale is not just a heartwarming story but also a guide to creating your own rainbow in the gloomiest of times!
Event Highlights:
🤝 Meet the Author: Alom Shaha will be there to share the inspiration behind the heartwarming tale.
🎨 Learn the secrets to creating your own radiant rainbow at home.
📖 Interactive Activities
🍬 Nibbles and Drinks
🛍️ Goodie Bags and much more!
Book now to secure your spot in this kaleidoscopic extravaganza! 🌈📚✨ 
See you there! 🌟🎉
This event is suitable for families. All children must be accompanied by an adult

How to Find a Rainbow

How to Find a Rainbow

Family & Kids event