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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.
Please note that due to the Corona virus outbreak all the libraries in Newham are currently closed until further notice.
Find The Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre
The Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre
2-6 Woodgrange Road
London
E7 0QH
2-6 Woodgrange Road
London
E7 0QH
Tel: 020 3373 0856
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 |
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.
Library activities
Regular adult events
| Event | Time/date | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Adult art classes (beginners) | Monday, 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. |
| Adult art classes (intermediate) |
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, 10-11am (advanced) 11.15am-12.15pm (beginners) |
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 |
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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 Writers Group | Last Thursdays, 5.30 - 7.30pm | An informal and creative group where you can:
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| Science club | 5-6 pm (term time only) | Join our fund interactive science club. For children aged 5 to 11 years old. |
| Storytelling | Thursday, 10.30 - 11.30am | Story and rhyme time session for children up to five years old. |
| Stay and play | Monday, 10.30am-12.30pm |
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.
Bloomin' Forest Gate
Bloomin’ Forest Gate is celebrating everything clean and green in Forest Gate, with park events, art work, gardening lessons, recycling activities, green themed heritage talks, tidy ups, children’s activities and much more.
The programme was initiated via the Forest Gate citizens assembly and developed by local residents and partners including Forest Gate Community Garden and the Forest Gate Community Neighbourhoods team with the hope that the community will learn more about the environment and green spaces which surround them and join together to help develop a cleaner and greener neighbourhood to benefit the whole community.
Throughout the autumn of 2019 thousands of flower bulbs were planted by the Forest Gate Greening and Gardening group, local residents and community groups throughout Forest Gate in parks, raised beds, schools, churchyards, verges and more. Keep your eyes open and see how many different locations you can find them in. And why not take a photo and share the beauty on social media using #Bloominforestgate.
Local businesses are also getting involved by promoting Bloomin’ Forest Gate (see the window stickers in participating businesses) by going green themselves, either in a substantial way or by simply promoting clean and green via tidying forecourts, installing flowers either inside or outside of the business or by helping to spread the message.
We very much hope you enjoy Bloomin’ Forest Gate, get involved and help make Forest Gate cleaner and greener.
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
Facilities
- Baby changing
- Book a computer
- Coffee shop
- Free internet
- Free art exhibition space for local artists
- Meeting rooms to hire
- Printing
- Public toilets
- Scanner
- Free Wi-Fi
Hire a space in this library
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
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The Gate Library
2-6 Woodgrange Road
London
E7 0QH
020 3373 0856
Email us