Redbridge Libraries

17/01/2020

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Don't forget that our DSLR Camera Group is tomorrow! 📸 Come along and learn more about your camera.
For more details visit our website: https://visionrcl.org.uk/event/dslr-camera-group/

14/01/2020

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Are you interested in photography but don't know where to start? DSLR's can be daunting, but don't worry - just come along to one of our DSLR Camera Group sessions, where you will get to learn more about your camera and its many functions.
Our next group meeting is on Saturday 18 January, 2-4pm at Hub Central. To find out more visit our website: https://visionrcl.org.uk/event/dslr-camera-group/

13/01/2020

Have you ever wanted to make your very own robot? 🤖 Did you know you can make one out of any type of material? Now is your chance to learn more about robot building with everyday materials with our Scrapbot Wonderland workshop!

Hurry and book your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scrapbot-wonderland-9-11-yrs-2-days-and-a-half-robotics-course-tickets-86901630115

10/01/2020

Build your very own robot and learn more about programming and coding techniques.
Come along to this great 2 and a half day workshop and build your very own bot, out of household materials.
Click the link below to find out more and to book your own ticket!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scrapbot-wonderland-9-11-yrs-2-days-and-a-half-robotics-course-tickets-86901630115
#Robotics #LabCentral

27/12/2019

We're looking for great engineering minds to help us, and the future of engineering!
Volunteer with Redbridge Libraries and help sculpt the minds of tomorrow.

For more information on how you can get involved, and to apply to volunteer with us, visit our website: www.visionrcl.org.uk/volunteering

20/12/2019

Christmas opening hours • Vision RCL

Christmas opening hours • Vision RCL

During the Christmas period our leisure centres, libraries, parks and other centres will have different opening hours. To avoid disappointment, please make note of our opening times before visiting. To find out more information on opening times, visit the pages below and click on your centre or libr...

20/12/2019

Come and help out the engineers of our future with this great volunteering opportunity!
For more information visit our website:
www.visionrcl.org.uk/volunteering
#Volunteering #Engineering #RedbridgeLibraries

18/12/2019

Paul Conway is at Redbridge Central Library today 18/12 with his stunning collection of 3-D stereographics from the 1900s. He will be here until 5pm showing images for International Migrants Day including the Indian subcontinent and European locations and people. A wonderful way to view migration history! Come have a look?

16/12/2019

We are now collecting until Friday 20th December! Bring along what you can and thank you for your support! 🙂

Redbridge Libraries have partnered with The Welcome Trust to provide some much-needed support for the homeless in Redbridge. Take a look at how you can lend a hand 👇

13/12/2019

Attention! ‼️👇

We are collecting for Redbridge Foodbank in all of our libraries! If you can help, please bring your donation into any of our libraries which are listed here:

https://visionrcl.org.uk/libraries-learning/libraries/

Thank you for your help

13/12/2019

Have you seen the wonderful "Christmas Corner" in the Children's Library at Redbridge Central Library?

There's the Advent Calendar designed and created by library staff. Plus the "Twas the Night Before Christmas" display crafted by the CLICK Knit Craft and Chatter Group based at the library.

Hope these pictures tempt you to come and have a look during the days leading up to Christmas!

11/12/2019

Panto’s prince Darren Hart on theatre, community and starring in KMT’s Sleeping Beauty

Panto’s prince Darren Hart on theatre, community and starring in KMT’s Sleeping Beauty

Darren is a local artist who has been working in theatre for over ten years. He studied at St. Bonaventure’s School in Forest Gate and was a member of the Youth Theatre at Stratford East from age 1…

09/12/2019

Redbridge Libraries have partnered with The Welcome Trust to provide some much-needed support for the homeless in Redbridge. Take a look at how you can lend a hand 👇

06/12/2019

Have you seen the amazing Advent Calendar at Redbridge Central Library yet? Designed and created by library staff, there's a surprise hidden in each box ready to be revealed each day until Christmas. Do visit the library if you'd like to have a closer look!

04/12/2019

Engaging Libraries

We’ve some really exciting news. Following on from our success with ’The Final Party’ (2017), we’ve secured funding to expand and continue with our project around death. We’re part of a consortium that won a £50,000 grant from the highly competitive Engaging Libraries Programme.

In our new project ‘Tickets for the Afterlife’, the attitudes of people in Redbridge towards death will be investigated in a wide-ranging research partnership. We’ll build on our work as a ‘Death Positive’ Library service and will work with Kirklees in Yorkshire and Newcastle in the North East to investigate if people’s attitudes to death change depending on where they live, their cultural backgrounds or both. You’ll be able to take part in interactive installations, death cafés, panel debates and workshops as part of the project.

Gareth Morley, Vision’s Head of Culture & Libraries said: “I’m delighted we’ve been selected for additional funding to develop and deliver this ground breaking and valuable project. Vision has been leading the way for the last few years and we are proud that the UK’s first death positive library service started in Redbridge.

Tickets for the Afterlife will enable residents to engage with the sensitive subjects of death, dying and bereavement within the safe and supportive environment of their local library and take an active role in shaping future research in this area. This bold, creative and ambitious project demonstrates the power of libraries to engage the public on a range of issues facing society, particularly those that are challenging and difficult.”

So look out for our exciting and thought-provoking programme of events in the New Year!

Almost half of all UK library services applied to the Engaging Libraries programme, which is run by The Carnegie UK Trust, Wellcome and the Wolfson Foundation. It brings vital research projects at universities into the heart of local communities, using libraries to encourage and share learning.
You can read more about Engaging Libraries here: https://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/project/engaging-libraries/.

03/12/2019

We are working hard behind the scenes to make printing as easy as possible at Redbridge Libraries and are pleased to inform you that our public PC's are now back online at all of our libraries, with an updated printing server.

We have some exciting updates coming to our printing service in the new year, so stay tuned for updates! 📱💻🖨📡

02/12/2019

Please be reminded that our public computers will be out of action tomorrow, Tuesday 3rd December due to an upgrade taking place on our printing servers.

We will keep our social media updated throughout so please keep a lookout for progress updates.

29/11/2019

Please keep your eyes peeled for Jasmine and friends and share the post!

Friday update: There is still no sign of Jasmine and friends. She has never been seperated from her mummy, Bella before and is probably very distressed. Bella is sad and is clearly missing having not her daughter by her side. Jasmine has a medical condition that requires careful management, and we are concerned that her needs might not be getting met. If you could share this post to help spread the word and help get Jasmine back home to her mummy. Thank you

28/11/2019

** CUSTOMER NOTICE **

As part of an upgrade to our printing servers, our public PC's will not be available on Tuesday 3rd December with likely disruption on Wednesday 4th December.

Please continue to check social media and our website for updates.

25/11/2019

Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure

We are very sad to report that Foxburrows Farm in Hainault Forest #park was broken into last night. During the break in some of the farm animals have gone missing including one of our Shetland ponies, 2 peafowl and a rabbit.

Posted below is pictures of Jasmine, our missing pony. Jasmine has a medical condition that requires careful management of what she is fed and we are eager to get her back home.

If anyone has seen or heard anything regarding the missing animals, please get in contact via [email protected]

Please share as much as you can as we would like to see our animals back home!

Hainault Forest Country Park #missinganimals #missing #theft #breakin #news #redbridge #ilford #hainaultforest #parks

25/11/2019

Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure

It's that time of year again. Time to don your mittens and wooly hats. Time to round up the family, the big ones and the small ones. Time to light the unrelenting night and celebrate the season, with a full programme of entertainment for FREE!

Join us in Ken Aston Square & Fullwell Cross Redbridge Libraries on Friday 29 November from 4pm-7pm for the #Christmas Light Up!

Activities include choir performances, switching on the Christmas tree lights by the Mayor of Redbridge, fair ground rides to keep the kids entertained all evening, face painting and lots more!

Find out more https://visionrcl.org.uk/event/christmas-tree-light-up-and-choir

19/11/2019

Our Saturday morning knitting group "Click" were at Redbridge Central Library last weekend. Here are some of the knitted characters for their "Night Before Christmas" display coming soon. Complete with cute knitted mice! There'll be lots to see for young and old. Curious? Look out for the display when you visit the library before Christmas!

15/11/2019

The Valentines Anomaly

Ever played an Escape Game where you get the WHOLE mansion to yourself? We have! We are only here for a limited time so book now before it's too late! Not sure? Here's what one of our paranormal investigators had to say! 👇

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was one of the hardest escape rooms I’ve been to! It was so much fun having 5 rooms to explore for testing clues and hidden messages. A great experience which was both challenging and very rewarding. Hosts were also attentive and ready to guide us when we struggled." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

11/11/2019

Redbridge Remembers

On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, when the guns fell silent, we will remember them.

05/11/2019

2019 marks 100 years of Remembrance Day as we pay tribute to the 888,000 British and 220,000 empire troops that were killed during the First World War from 4 August 1914 – 11 November 1918. If you'd like to learn more about Redbridge during WW1, visit: https://redbridgefirstworldwar.org.uk/

#ThereButNotThere

30/10/2019

The Valentines Anomaly

The Valentines Anomaly

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO TONIGHT? 👻

WE STILL HAVE GAMES AVAILABLE! HEAD OVER TO https://vrcl.uk/lastminuteanomaly AND ENTER DISCOUNT CODE: LASTMINUTEANOMALY FOR 40% OFF PER TICKET!

28/10/2019

Redbridge Libraries were the first in the UK to launch Hublet, check out how easy they are to use and come give one a go 👇🏻

27/10/2019

The Valentines Anomaly

👻 Early Bird Offer! 👻

Book one of our 17:00 games and get 5 tickets for the price of 4! 😏

OFFER ENDS @ MIDNIGHT ON HALLOWEEN, SO BOOK SOON! 🎃

24/10/2019

Redbridge Libraries adds film streaming service, Kanopy • Vision RCL

🗣 BIG NEWS! 👇

The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free using your Redbridge Library card. Library card holders can now access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly by visiting the Kanopy website – https://Redbridge.kanopy.com

https://vrcl.uk/2PfflOw

With Kanopy, Redbridge Libraries customers will have access to more than 30,000 films for free. The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free using your Redbridge Library card. Library card holders can now access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly b...

24/10/2019

The Valentines Anomaly

Wow! This looks amazing! Get your tickets before its too late! https://vrcl.uk/ValentinesAnomaly

We are ready. Slade has begun his investigation. There are strange goings on at @valentines.mansion Slade needs your help to investigate! There is an ancient artefact that Slade believes is hidden somewhere in the mansion. Can you solve the puzzles?
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BOOK NOW! https://vrcl.uk/ValentinesAnomaly
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#Escape #Halloween #EscapeGame #Mansion #Fun #Activity #Friends #Game #Spooky #Scary #Haunted #Ghosts #Friends #Family #London #HauntedLondon #HauntedHouse Valentines Mansion & Gardens - The Official Site Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure Redbridge Libraries Redbridge Drama Centre Ilford Recorder Redbridge Council

24/10/2019

Day of the Dead Carnival Masks & Decorations Family Workshop

Don't forget we have a great workshop during the half-term for 1 day only! Limited spaces available so book now to avoid disappointment!

https://vrcl.uk/31Dcx04

23/10/2019

Try out our new "My Library App" and manage your account from your phone! Find your closest library, manage your loans and charges and download and read eBooks & eAudiobooks! Search 'London Libraries Consortium' and log in using your card number and pin or click the links below 👇

App store - https://vrcl.uk/2o7QbGl
Play Store - https://vrcl.uk/2P9wUiU

18/10/2019

The Valentines Anomaly

🎃👻Looking for something different this Halloween? 👻🎃 Book our brand new Escape Game - The Valentines Anomaly at Valentines Mansion & Gardens - The Official Site today!

https://vrcl.uk/ValentinesAnomaly

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING UNIQUE? JULIEN SLADE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Gather a trusty team and book now at: https://vrcl.uk/ValentinesAnomaly

LIVE ACTORS, AVENTURE AND A FEW SURPRISES.

Valentines Mansion & Gardens - The Official Site Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre Redbridge Libraries Redbridge Council

13/10/2019

Performers wanted for Redbridge Day of the Dead Festival

Why not get involved with our #DayoftheDead festivities this October? Now is your chance! Be part of something special and enjoy the day in a new way!
Register your interest online:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/performers-wanted-for-redbridge-day-of-the-dead-festival-tickets-50797970096

Do you love dancing? Do you want to be part of something special? If the answer is yes to any of these questions then we WANT YOU! Redbridge Libraries & Culture team are looking for 20 enthusiastic people of all ages to perform with professionals from Mandinga Arts - Become a participant in this ama...

11/10/2019

The Illuminatron

The Illuminatron by Output Arts is coming to Redbridge Central Library this weekend! Are you coming down for the fantastic #FabulaFestival?
https://visionrcl.org.uk/event/the-illuminatron-by-output-art/

05/10/2019

Virtual Library • Vision RCL

Celebrate libraries and technology with #LibariesWeek, October 7-12.

This year we are celebrating libraries in the digital world, and what better way to celebrate than by taking a look at our digital resources!
We have a range of different facilities to help you make your digital library experience easy and fun, with all the information you need on your tablet or smartphone.

Take a look at our website for a list of our facilities as well as a little more about each one!
https://visionrcl.org.uk/libraries-learning/online-resources/

02/10/2019

RBdigital Gateway

Libraries Week is a celebration of the nation’s much-loved libraries. In 2019 we are celebrating the role of libraries in the digital world. Libraries Week 2019 will celebrate and explore how libraries are engaging communities through technology, building digital skills and confidence, encouraging digital participation and inclusion.
You can get involved in #LibrariesWeek too by checking out our digital library and facilities - from magazines to comic books, our online resources are endless!
Download the @RBDigital app take a look for yourself! https://www.rbdigital.com/

To view the information Recorded Books, Inc. and our partners maintain about you or to have your information "forgotten" at Recorded Books, Inc. or at any of our partners, here are some things you must know.

27/09/2019

Art, craft, photography, fashion, interiors, food, travel, politics, sport and lifestyle - read online magazines for free with a library card. Download the Rbdigital app and sign up now and get ready for #LibrariesWeek

27/09/2019

Public Libraries Are Our Open Universities

Libraries are amazing open learning for everyone and anyone!
Just ahead of #LibrariesWeek, we have a wonderful blog written by Martin King; tech enthusiast, who often holds workshops in our very own Lab Central, talking about his own experiences within libraries, and much more.
Libraries are more than they seem; hosting an array of tech events too!

Take a read of his wonderful post here:
http://inspirenshare.blogspot.com/2018/03/public-libraries-are-our-open.html

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