Our services

With your Idea membership you can access thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines and newspapers for FREE.

We have a wide range of family-friendly activities and resources available throughout the year.

We subscribe - so you don't have to!

Whether you're researching your family history, looking for some trusted information about an historical figure, wanting to prepare for the citizenship test or just want some help with your small business - we've got the information you need.

Stay connected and access vital services through the National Databank scheme.

Idea Store Service is piloting a tablet computer lending service over the next six months. Residents of Tower Hamlets who are digitally excluded can borrow a tablet computers from for up to 12 weeks.

 Access Tower Hamlets council services such as benefits, council tax, parking and recycling.

Made just for Idea Store the app lets you access your membership account anytime, anywhere!

All Idea Stores and Libraries (excluding Idea Store Watney Market) have public computers. 

We're excited to introduce Princh, a cloud-based printing solution, now available at Idea Store Bow and Idea Store Canary Wharf!

Do you want to hold a meeting or training session? Then why not use the facilities at your local Idea Store. Each Idea Store has Learning Labs that are available for hire.

As the cold weather sets in and temperatures plummet, Tower Hamlets Council has set up a series of Warm Hubs for residents who may feel isolated or worried about heating their home due to rising costs.

We aim to provide a collection of books, CDs and DVDs, e-books, newspapers and magazines to meet the information, educational, recreational and cultural needs of all members of the community.