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YA books your teen might actually want to read 👀📚 There’s a mix of new releases and classic YA favourites on this list ...
13/05/2026

YA books your teen might actually want to read 👀📚

There’s a mix of new releases and classic YA favourites on this list — from thrillers to fantasy to stories they’ll still be thinking about afterwards. ✨

All read and recommended by our staff!

You can reserve all of these through the library or save them straight from our online bookshelf.



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YA books your teen might actually want to read 👀📚There’s a mix of new releases and classic YA favourites on this list - ...
13/05/2026

YA books your teen might actually want to read 👀📚

There’s a mix of new releases and classic YA favourites on this list - from thrillers to fantasy to stories they’ll still be thinking about afterwards. ✨

All read and recommended by our own library staff!

You can reserve all of these through the library or save them straight from our online bookshelf.

12/05/2026

New books we’re excited to have in our libraries 📚✨

From bestselling fiction to page-turning thrillers and romance favourites, there’s plenty to discover on our shelves 👀

Which one are you adding to your TBR first?

just your local library… not just books 📚we’ve got books, community events, support services and a place to feel welcome...
11/05/2026

just your local library… not just books 📚

we’ve got books, community events, support services and a place to feel welcome

but if you know, you know ✨

08/05/2026

Luckily at our libraries you will never need to go far✨

We have excited things happening over next couple weeks!

The Highams Park Arts Trail is back from 1st–17th May 2026 with exhibitions, events and creativity across the local area as well as in OUR own Hale End Library!

Pick up a brochure and explore what’s happening in and around Highams Park 💛

And we also have the Hale End Spring Flea Market in the Library Car Park on the 9th of May! 11am-3pm.

Come for antique finds, bric a brac, crafts and vintage fashion! ✨

Helping little readers (and big ones too!) build confidence, one page at a time 📖✨Try the 5 Finger Rule next time you re...
07/05/2026

Helping little readers (and big ones too!) build confidence, one page at a time 📖✨

Try the 5 Finger Rule next time you read — a simple way to find books that are just right 👀💛

Pop into your local library and give it a go!

05/05/2026

Discover creativity on your doorstep 🎨
The Highams Park Arts Trail is back this May, with events and exhibitions happening in and around the area - including artwork on display at Hale End Library.

From 1st–17th May, explore local talent, get inspired, and see the community in a whole new way.

You can pick up a brochure from North Chingford Library and Hale End Library to plan your visit ✨

Not saying you need a library card… but the chart doesn’t lie 👀Free books, ebooks, audiobooks, Wi-Fi and study space? It...
02/05/2026

Not saying you need a library card… but the chart doesn’t lie 👀

Free books, ebooks, audiobooks, Wi-Fi and study space? It’s kind of a no-brainer.

Join the club and see what you’ve been missing 📚✨

Here’s a quick update ahead of polling day 🗳️Some of our libraries will be used as polling stations on 7 May 2026, so a ...
01/05/2026

Here’s a quick update ahead of polling day 🗳️

Some of our libraries will be used as polling stations on 7 May 2026, so a few branches will be closed for the day.

Please check before you visit:
📍 North Chingford, Hale End, Wood Street & Lea Bridge — closed
📍 Walthamstow, Higham Hill, Leyton & Leytonstone — open (normal opening hours)

Thanks for your understanding - and don’t forget to cast your vote if you can ✔️

Our May calendar is here and its looking busy 👀📚From rhyme time to crafts, community drop-ins to play sessions, there’s ...
30/04/2026

Our May calendar is here and its looking busy 👀📚

From rhyme time to crafts, community drop-ins to play sessions, there’s something happening all month across our libraries

Save this so you don’t miss out & share with a friend you want to bring along 💛

✨Sunday Club @ North Chingford Library✨From talks and film screenings to bingo and a Summer Bake theres something for ev...
28/04/2026

✨Sunday Club @ North Chingford Library✨

From talks and film screenings to bingo and a Summer Bake theres something for everyone. Run by Chingford Residents Association. 💕

Starts 1:30pm ⏰
Light refreshments provided ☕️
E4 7EN 📍

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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+442084963000

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