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Library Details
Beckton
Library
Beckton Globe Library can be found at 1
Kingsford Way, London, E6 5JQ.
See a map to this location.
Purpose built and state of the art, Beckton Library offers you
access to the world of books, information and communication. Browse
through and borrow from our wide selection of books. There is
something for all tastes, communities, interests and ages. If you
prefer, there is a wide selection of story tapes and of course the
very best in large print. Or you could choose from the large
selection of audiovisual items.
The children's area has recently been revamped with a fabulous new
mural.
Contact:
Tel: 020 8430 4063
Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 1pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday 9.30am - 8pm
Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Admission: Free
Accessibility: Access for disabled people, toilet
for wheelchair users and lift to the first floor
Public transport:
Bus Routes - 101, 173, 262, 300, 366, 376, 474
Docklands Light Railway - Beckton
Services at Beckton Globe Library:
- Fiction, non-fiction and focus collection
books
- Books in English and community languages
- DVDs, videos and music
- Large print books and audiobooks
- Skills for life materials
- Children's collections
- Babies and preschool area
- Teen Zone, including computers and study space
- Graphic novels
- Newspapers and magazines
- Free internet access
- Information enquiry help
- Computer printing
- Photocopying
- Lift to first floor
Activities at Beckton Globe Library
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Toy Library - Every Monday 10am-12
noon and every Thursday 1pm-3pm. Open to children under 5 with
their parents/carers.
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Homework Club - Tuesdays during school term
4pm-6pm for 7-14 year olds. Bring your homework along for support
and advice.
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Messy Play - Tuesdays during school term
1.30pm-2.30pm.
Open to children under 5 with their parents/carers.
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Teenage Games Club - Every Monday and
Wednesday 3pm-5pm. PS2 and Xbox games, music, board games and many
more activities for 12-16 year olds.
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Over 50s Club - Every Tuesday 9.45am-11.45am.
Enjoy a range of activities for the over 50s.
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Over 50s Reading Group - First Tuesday of the month
9.45am-11.45am. Explore the pleasure of reading in a friendly
environment. Part of the Over 50s Club.
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