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Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre and library

On this page, you can find information about the library at The Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre including facilities, disabled access and opening hours. ​​​​​​
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Find The Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre

The Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre
2-6 Woodgrange Road
London
E7 0QH
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Tel: 020 3373 0856
 
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Opening hours

​Day of the week
 Opening times
​Monday 8am - 8pm
​Tuesday ​​8am - 8pm
​Wednesday ​8am - 8pm
​Thursday ​8am - 8pm
​Friday ​8am - 8pm
​Saturday ​10.30am - 8pm
​Sunday ​Closed
​Bank holidays Closed​
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Reserve and renew library items

Reserve, renew and search for library items or find out what and how many items you can borrow from The Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre.

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Library activities

Regular adult events

​Event Time/date​ Info​
​Adult art classes Tuesday, 6 - 8pm​ ​Free 10 week course designed to develop your skills in drawing and painting through three key subjects: still life, portraiture and landscape. Please contact Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Team on 0203 373 0856 or email CN.ForestGate@newham.gov.uk​ to book a space.
​Breakfast Fridays ​Friday, 8.15 - 9.15am ​Free tea and toast for all Newham library members borrowing a book.
​Bollywood dance
(over 55s)		 Thursday, 2 - 3pm​ These sessions are infused with lots of fun, laughter and energy.​ Please contact Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Team on 0203 373 0856 or email CN.ForestGate@newham.gov.uk​ to book a space.
​Boxing (over 55s) Thursday, 1 - 2pm​ ​Ideal for beginners or those with limited experience. Please contact Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Team on 0203 373 0856 or email CN.ForestGate@newham.gov.uk​ to book a space.
​Chair based exercise Friday 11.15am - 12.15pm​ You can use this class if you have trouble getting up and about, or even if you just want a change of activity.​ Please contact Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Team on 0203 373 0856 or email CN.ForestGate@newham.gov.uk​ to book a space.
​English class: ESOL entry levels 1, 2 and 3
  • ​Entry level 1: Thursday, 10.30am - 12.15pm and 12.30 - 3pm
  • Entry level 2: Monday, 10.30am - 12.15pm
  • Entry level 3: Tuesday, 12.30 - 3pm
 ​Free English classes for speakers of other languages run by Forest Gate Learning Zone during school term time.
​Forever young club Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm​ Are you over 50? Want to keep your body and mind active? Then come along to a new club where you can try new activities and meet new friends.
​​Grants surgery ​Tuesday, 11am - 12pm ​Find out how to bring your community together with a Let's Get the Party Started community event grant, or get a project or activity up and running in your community with a Go For It grant.
​Health information: CYANA (Cancer you are not alone)
 ​Fourth Thursday of every month, 3 - 5pm ​Advice and guidance from the Newham based charity for people affected by any type of cancer.
​Health information: Oral health
 ​First Thursday of every month, 3 - 5pm ​Find out how best to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
​ICT drop in session Wednesday, 11am - 1pm​ Learn how to create your own email account and set up a My Newham profile.​
​Knit a bit ​Tuesday, 11am - 1pm ​Learn how to knit or get help with new crochet and knitting techniques.
​Monthly movie matinee Last Friday of the month. Films starts at 12.30pm​ ​See the best of classic cinema on our large screen with surround sound, free coffee and cake from 12midday.
​Newham MoneyWorks drop in advice surgery ​First Friday of every month. 2.30 - 4.30pm ​Information and advice on regular saving, smart spending and affordable loans.
​Nordic walking - low impact walking group Wednesday 9.15 - 10.15 am.  Explore the local landscape.​ For more info, contact Rosemarie on 07787 731 809​
​Quiet time Monday to Friday​, 8 - 10am ​Enjoy the centre during our quietest period. Study, browse for books or enjoy Newham Library Card members only discounts at our onsite Café.​
​Salsa ​Saturday, 2.30 - 4.30pm ​Dance and keep fit while learning Latin and salsa moves without the need of a dance partner.
​Table tennis ​Monday, 12 - 3pm ​Come along, meet people and try your hand at table tennis.
​The Gate book club Last Monday of every month, 6 - 7.30pm​ Share your favourite books, discover new writers and enjoy great reads in a relaxed environment.​
​The Gate Writers Group Last Thursdays, 5.30 - 7.30pm​ ​An informal and creative group where you can:
  • share your work
  • give and get feedback
  • learn about new styles of writing.
​Tai Chi
(over 55s)		 ​Wednesday, 8.15 - 9.15am ​Low impact class combining deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movement to improve muscle strength. Please contact Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Team on 0203 373 0856 or email CN.ForestGate@newham.gov.uk​ to book a space.
​Tai Chi in the park
 Tuesday, 10 - 11am​ ​Forest Lane Park - meet by Magpie Lodge. Please contact Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Team on 0203 373 0856 or email CN.ForestGate@newham.gov.uk​ to book a space.
​Time for technology ​Friday, 2 - 3.30pm (term time only) ​Drop in support session to get you online, complete online applications and understand gadgets.
​Tone tastic (over 55s) Monday 3.30 - 4.30pm​ Low impact aerobics class with elastic bands​. Please contact Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Team on 0203 373 0856 or email CN.ForestGate@newham.gov.uk​ to book a space.
​Yoga (over 55s) ​Thursday, 8.15 -9.15am ​Build strength and help reduce body pain and stiffness.
​Yoga ​Thursday, 6.15 - 7.45pm ​Exercises for physical and mental wellbeing. Please contact Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Team on 0203 373 0856 or email CN.ForestGate@newham.gov.uk​ to book a space.
Zumba (over 55s​) Tuesday, 9.30 - 10.30am​ ​Medium impact dance aerobics. Please contact Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Team on 0203 373 0856 or email CN.ForestGate@newham.gov.uk​ to book a space.
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Regular events for children and young people

​Event Time/date​ Info​
​Arts and crafts ​​Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm ​​Come and explore the exciting world of art.
​​Chess club ​​Tuesday, 5.30 - 7.30pm ​​Play, learn or get help to improve your game. All ages and abilities welcome.
​​Games club ​Wednesday, 3.30 - 6.30pm ​​Sony PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, board games and many more free fun activities for children and young people aged 7 to 16.
​Children's movie club ​Friday, 4 - 6pm ​Free film screenings for children aged 7 to 12. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
 
Enjoy a surround sound cinematic experience in our weekly movie club.
​Homework club ​Saturday, ​10.30am - 12.30pm (term time only)
 ​Free study support at our libraries during school term time for children aged 7 to 14 years old.
​Lego club ​Saturday, 3 - 4pm ​Join us at our Lego building club. For children aged 5 to 12 years old.
​​Music and rhyme ​Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am​ ​​Music and rhymes session for children up to five years old.
​Storytelling ​Thursday, 10.30 - 11.30am ​Story and rhyme time session for children up to five years old.
​Stay and play Tuesday, 8.15 - 10.15am and Thursday,​ 8.15 - 10.15am ​Play sessions for under 5s.
​Study Time ​Monday to Friday, 4 - 8pm ​​A designated study area on non-event days.
​Table tennis ​​Monday, 4 - 6pm ​​​Come along, meet people and try your hand at table tennis.
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For information about special events check out our free What's on in Newham app.
 
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Access for disabled people

  • Disabled toilet
  • One accessible computer on the ground floor
  • Induction loop at the counter

Check full accessibility details on the DisabledGo website


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Facilities

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​Hire a space in this library

Book online via our venues for hire page​​​

Block bookings

You can receive a 10% discount for bookings of eight or more consecutive weeks. Email us your request with details of your preferred days/times.

Room capacity

Room layout​ Room 1 Room 2
Boardroom​ 20 ​10
​​Classroom 16 8
​Cabaret ​N/A N/A
​Theatre ​28 10
​Standing 35 15
​Seated 35 15

Resources available

  • Screen, projector and multi media player in Room 1
  • Flipchart in Room1 and 2
  • Free Wi-Fi access via your library card

Parking

There is one space available for loading and unloading only.

Photos

Room 1



 

Room 2





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Contact us

  • The Gate Library
    2-6 Woodgrange Road
    London
    E7 0QH

    020 3373 0856

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