Do you have time during the day? Enjoy meeting people and learning new things? u3a run a range of activities in our libraries.

All Hackney Libraries have printing and photocopying facilities, free wifi access and computers and digital support sessions.

Coffee mornings and crafting. Yoga and hip hop dancing. Reading and writing groups. Whatever your age, there’s a Hackney Libraries club for you.

Homework clubs, reading groups and story and rhyme sessions. There’s something for every child at Hackney Libraries.

If you are a family or young person with questions or concerns around starting secondary school, education, mental health or the police in Hackney, we can help.

If you, or a loved one, are disabled and worried about energy and water costs, Scope are offering free advice sessions in Hackney Libraries.

Come along to the Welcome Hackney Hub for help and support from our friendly council teams and community organisations. We provide interpreters if you need one.

Do you want to learn to read? We have Read Easy volunteers in all our libraries.

If you can’t access your local library due to temporary or permanent illness, frailty or special needs, we can deliver library material to your home. 

Do you want to improve your English, maths, or digital skills, gain a qualification to enhance your career, or develop your personal and wellbeing skills? Adult Learning run a range of courses in libraries.

Meet your local Ward Cllrs at the library to discuss issues affecting you.

Drop in sessions to speak with a Family Action advisor for practical, emotional and financial information.

Meet your local Housing Officer at the library to discuss issues affecting you.

Hackney Nappy Network run a reusable nappy demo every month on a Friday morning at Hackney Central Library for all new and expectant parents.

Wrap a Hug Sling Library East London run monthly sling clinics in our libraries. These events are a great place to socialise with other parents, get some information about slings in a relaxed, informal setting.