Welcome to Idea Store

Log in to your Idea Store account and discover our range of books, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more. You can renew your books and reserve items for collection.

You can also renew items using our automated phone line 0333 370 4700. Press option 5 then option 1. Enter your card number without the D.

Warm Hubs are back!

We welcome you to come for a chat, have a hot drink and stay a while.

As the weather gets colder and temperatures drop, Tower Hamlets Council has set up Warm Hubs. These spaces are for residents who feel alone or are worried about heating their homes due to rising costs.

Saturday 1 - Sunday 9 February

Join us for National Storytelling Week to celebrate the power of sharing stories. There are events for Under 5s and after school events for families with a host of fabulous storytellers. All events are free – you could come to just one, or have your whole week full of stories and storytelling.  

Friday 14 February
at Idea Store Whitechapel

Half Moon and Polka Theatre presents a new show for babies aged 6-18 months.

This playful and interactive new show is full of shapes, sounds and textures exploring different ways to connect and understand each other.

Booking required.

Looking for fun and engaging activities for your little ones? Check out our exciting lineup of events and resources that cater to the whole family.

From storytelling and arts and crafts to homework help and more, we've got something for everyone!

Made just for Idea Store the app lets you:

• access your membership account anytime, anywhere!
• search the catalogue
• renew your loans
• place reservations
• download eBooks and audiobooks
• access our magazine and newspaper services
• find out about in-store and online activities at the Idea Stores and libraries