Redbridge Libraries

🎨✨ Join Us Tomorrow at Redbridge Arts & Culture Redbridge Outdoor Arts!

Come and support the incredible work of our Young Studio artists, Creative Ambassadors, Spectrum Studio participants and Barkingside Art Club students.

Behind every exhibition, workshop and pop-up stall is the heart, creativity and dedication of young people who have spent weeks preparing, learning and creating with the support of our artists, educators, volunteers and families.

Explore inspiring exhibitions, take part in creative workshops, visit our pop-up art stalls and enjoy live performances hosted by Punjab Arts.

This partnership with Redbridge Outdoor Arts continues to create meaningful opportunities for children and young people to build confidence, develop leadership skills, connect with local culture and share their voices through creativity.

📍 Fullwell Cross Library
🕙 Session 1: 10am–12pm
🕐 Session 2: 1pm–3pm

🎨 Exhibitions
🖌️ Creative Workshops
🛍️ Pop-Up Art Stalls
🎭 Live Performances
🌈 Inclusive Family Activities

Come celebrate creativity, culture and community with us and help our young artists shine.

Art inspires performance. Performance inspires creativity. Creativity brings people together.

During this lovely sunny weather it’s important to take precautions whilst you are out and about.

🌡️ Amber Heat Health Alert for London

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber Heat Health Alert for London from 12pm on Thursday 18 June until 8pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026. As temperatures rise, we are asking residents to take extra care, especially those who may feel the heat more than others.

Enjoying Redbridge in the warm weather

• Redbridge offers a range of free and low‑cost activities, including workshops and woodland sessions at Hainault Forest.
• Families can enjoy the cycle trails at Fairlop Waters.
• Our award‑winning parks provide great spaces for picnics, walks and time outdoors.
• You can check our events listings to see what’s happening across the borough.

Parks and BBQ safety

• Please take your rubbish home or use the bins provided.
• BBQs are not permitted in any Redbridge parks, including disposable ones.
• Dry grass can catch fire easily, so it is important to avoid naked flames outdoors.
• Cigarette butts should always be disposed of safely.

Swimming and open‑water safety

• Public swimming is available at Loxford Leisure Centre and Mayfield Leisure Centre.
• Swimming is not allowed in any lakes in Redbridge.
• Open water can be extremely dangerous due to hidden currents, cold temperatures and underwater hazards.

Support for people sleeping rough

• Outreach teams are providing water, hats, sun protection and fresh fruit to people sleeping rough.
• Anyone needing a safe, cool place to rest will be offered daytime respite.
• Support is being delivered by outreach workers, the Community Safety Taskforce and The Welcome Centre.
• Services carrying extra water in their vehicles can help us reach more people.
• Our eleven libraries and The Welcome Centre are open as cooling stations for anyone needing shade and relief from the heat.
• If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough, please contact StreetLink so outreach teams can offer help quickly.

Service updates

• Any changes to council services due to the hot weather will be shared on our channels.

Tips to stay safe in the heat

• Please look out for older adults, people with health conditions and those living alone.
• Keep indoor spaces cool by closing curtains on sun‑facing windows.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and carrying a bottle when out.
• Never leave anyone in a parked vehicle, including pets.
• Avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm when UV rays are strongest.
• Use high‑SPF sunscreen and wear a wide‑brimmed hat.
• Try to avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.

By sharing this information with friends, family and neighbours, we can help everyone stay safe and enjoy the warm weather responsibly.

For the latest forecast, please visit the Met Office.

Check this out!

Art activities for children provided by Barkingside Art Club on Saturday. This will coincide with Redbridge Arts first shows of the season. Shows will be at 11am and 2pm at Ken Aston Square. Shows will be in Ilford on Sunday. 🫟🖌️🎨🖼️

Check this out for your weekend plans in 😊

We’d 💜 for you to take a look at this post by our friends Redbridge Council, which highlights just a few of the amazing activities to enjoy in this weekend! Use the link 👇 to find out more 😊

Coming up this weekend in Redbridge
Do take care in the heat and support your neighbours if they need it, but if you're heading out and about there are some great things to do in Redbridge this Saturday and Sunday, including:

Sat, 10am-6pm, Fairlop Waters
Fairlop Flavours – A New Food Market
Street food, artisan treats, and exciting new flavours

Sat, 10.30-11.30 and 11.45 to 12.45, Fulwell Cross Library
Coder Dojo, coding for ages 7-13

Sat, 11-11.45, Hainault Library, Fulwell Cross Library, Woodford Green Library
Arts and crafts

Sat, 1.15-2.15pm Fulwell Cross and 3-4pm Hainault Library
Board games - play and make new friends, or bring your own

Sun 10-11am, Roding Valley Park
Roding Valley Action Day
Join us and help clear a den and do some litter picking.
Meet: Chigwell Road/Snakes Lane East junc entrance to the River Roding, IG8 8AD

Sun, 12-5pm, Valentines Mansion
Art Exhibition - Ordinary Days

For more on these and other things to do this weekend, see the link in the comments 👇

We're looking forward to welcoming John Kirk - stories and poems to our Library as part of on Friday, 7 July 😊
Find out more about the day at Hainault Library here: https://visionrcl.org.uk/libraries/takeover-hainault/

If you're keen to learn more about our Fabula Festival and how to join another summer full of fun, reading and creativity, look here: vrcl.uk/fabula.

John Kirk presents "We're Going on a Musical Story Hunt" with The Reading Agency and New Cross Learning East Sussex Library and Information Service Surrey Libraries UK Barnet Libraries Barking and Dagenham Council Redbridge Libraries Cheshire West and Chester Libraries Wirral Libraries Bradford Libraries

Grief is a natural response to . Just as nature changes over time, our experience of can also change and evolve.

This gentle, nature-based workshop offers a warm, supportive space to reflect, remember, and connect with others who are navigating grief. Through simple, creative activities inspired by the natural world – including planting seeds – you will be gently guided to explore your own experience of loss, and how your memories and connection with loved ones can continue to grow and bloom over time.

Together, we will also create a shared “Forest of Grief”, symbolising our individual journeys through grief, as well as resilience and growth.

At the end of the workshop, you will take home a pot of planted seeds as a meaningful reminder of the person or pet you are remembering, and the love and grief you carry for them. You will also leave with simple, practical nature-based ideas to help you make space for and support your grief.

No gardening experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.

Find out more and book your ticket here: https://visionrcl.org.uk/libraries/lets-discuss-death/.



Redbridge Council Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure The Death Positive Library Compassionate Funerals Creating Conversations CIC Dying Matters The Good Grief Project The Good Grief Trust Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Saint Francis Hospice Redbridge Residents

Discover what’s new with Redbridge Arts Outdoor Arts programme launch on 20 June 👇 It's sure to be an amazing day! 😊