There are ten libraries across Newham, each offering a range of services and community activities. As well as a fantastic selection of books and other reading material of course.
Many of our libraries have a busy schedule of regular activities to suit all ages and tastes, from parent and toddler sessions, reading groups and chess to knitting, over 50s club and gentle exercise.
Find your local library
All our libraries provide residents with a great selection of books, activities and support. On our dedicated library website you can find your nearest library and join online.
See what’s going on in our libraries
Try the new dedicated library website
Newham have launched the new Library Services platform. Click visit ‘Discovery’ to see and use it.
To renew items, call our 24-hour automated line on 0333 370 4700.
Click here to renew and reserve items. Access eBooks, library catalogue, or look up information and eLearning courses online.
General Opening Hours
You can call our 24-hour automated line 0333 370 4700 or click here to renew and reserve items or access online resources.
| Libraries | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | Closed |
| Canning Town | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | Closed |
| Custom House | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | Closed | 10am-6pm | Closed | 10am-6pm | Closed |
| East Ham | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 12pm-4pm |
| Forest Gate | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | Closed |
| Green Street | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | Closed |
| Manor Park | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-8mp | Closed |
| North Woolwich | 9:30am-5:30pm | 9:30am-8pm | 9:30am-5:30pm | 9:30am-8pm | 9:30am-5:30pm | 9:30am-5:30pm | Closed |
| Plaistow | 9.30am-5:30pm | 9:30am-5:30pm | 9:30am-5pm | 1pm-8pm | 9:30am-5pm | 9:30am-5:30pm | Closed |
| Stratford | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 12pm-4pm |
Book a PC to use at your local library
Our libraries offer a range of online learning tools, including Driving Theory Test practice, language learning resources and British Citizenship test practice.
You can book a PC to use for any of these, or for anything else you need to do, such as writing letters, or just browsing the internet.
You can book a PC via our Libraries website.