Library and Local
Service Centre @ The Gate
The Library and Local Service
Centre @ The Gate can be found at 4-20 Woodgrange Road, Forest
Gate, E7 0QH.
See a map to this location.
The Library and Local Service Centre @ The Gate is a multi-purpose,
state of the art community facility where local people can access a
range of library and council services. From borrowing books to free
internet access to housing and council enquiries all needs can be
met at The Gate.
Library Opening Hours:
Monday 9am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5.30pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9am - 5.30pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Contact:
Tel: 020 3373 0856
Local Service Centre Opening Hours:
Desks are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
Accessibility: Access for disabled people and
toilet for wheelchair users
Public Transport:
Bus Routes - 25, 58, 86, 308, 325, 330
British Rail - Forest Gate
Services at the Library @ The
Gate:
- Fiction, non-fiction and focus collection
books
- Books in English and community languages
- Self-service facilities (Issue and return library items
yourself)
- Book drop (Return library items outside of opening hours)
- DVDs and music
- Audiobooks
- Large print books
- Skills for Life materials
- Children's Library, including computers
- Homework area
- Teen Zone, including computers and study space
- Graphic novels
- Newspapers and magazines
- Free internet access
- Information enquiry help
- Computer printing
- Photocopying
- Induction loop
- Public toilets
- Baby changing facilities
- Meeting rooms for hire
- Community area
Facilities at the Local Service Centre @ The
Gate:
- Easy access to all council services
- Helpful advice
- Translation facilities
- Private interview rooms
- Bus pass and orange badge applications
Activities at the Library @ The Gate:
- Teen Xtra Evenings - Every
Thursday 6-8pm. Free activities at the Library @ The Gate.
- Adult Reading Group - First
Tuesday of the month 6.30-7.30pm. Explore the pleasure of reading
in a friendly environment.
- Writers Group - Last Tuesday
of the month 5.45 to 7.45pm
- ICT Surgeries - Every
Thursday, 10am to 12 noon. Book an appointment and come have your
computer-related doubts resolved!
- Storytelling - Every Friday
11am to 12 noon. Open to children under 5 with their
parents/carers.
- Homework Club - Tuesdays
during school term 4pm to 6pm for seven to 14 year olds.
- Film night: 'love the film, read the book' -
first Thursday and third Tuesday of every month from 6pm to 8pm see
screenings of great adaptations. To get a ticket, simply rent a
book from the library. Entrance is dependent upon the film
certificate.