Library locations and opening times
South Woodford Library and Gym is open most bank holidays.
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Day / holiday |
Opening times |
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Friday 30 March (Good Friday) |
South Woodford Library and Gym open from 8am to 4pm. All other libraries closed. |
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Saturday 31 March (Easter Saturday) |
All libraries will be open |
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Sunday 1 April (Easter) |
South Woodford Library and Gym open from 8am to 4pm. All other libraries closed. |
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Monday 2 April |
South Woodford Library and Gym open from 8am to 4pm. All other libraries closed. |
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Thursday 3 May (Local Elections) |
Seven Kings and Woodford Green Library will both be closed. All other libraries open. Customers will get an extra week to return their books to compensate for the closed day, or can return books to any other library as usual. |
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Monday 7 May (May Day) |
South Woodford Library and Gym open from 8am to 4pm. All other libraries closed. |
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Monday 28 May (Spring Bank Holiday) |
South Woodford Library and Gym open from 8am to 4pm. All other libraries closed. |
| Monday 27 August (August Bank Holiday) | South Woodford Library and Gym open from 8am to 4pm. All other libraries closed. |
| Monday 24 December (Christmas Eve) |
South Woodford Library and Gym open from 8am to 4pm. All other libraries open until 5pm |
| Tuesday 25 December (Christmas Day) |
All libraries closed. |
| Wednesday 26 December (Boxing Day) |
All libraries closed. |
| Thursday 27 December |
All libraries open as normal. |
| Monday 31 December (New Year's Eve) |
South Woodford Library and Gym open from 8am to 4pm. |
| Tuesday 1 January (New Year's Day) |
All libraries closed. |
| Wednesday 2 January |
All libraries open as normal. |
There are free study spaces in every Redbridge library for customers to use for their own personal study. We also have free Wi-Fi and internet access via our library computers.
We ask you to respect the following rules during the exam periods to ensure that libraries remain safe, pleasant and welcoming for all customers and staff please:
- use designated study areas, as determined by our staff
- treat other customers and staff with courtesy and respect
- keep noise levels to a minimum – your mobile phone on silent and use headphones when listening to music
- unattended belongings will be removed and may be destroyed; they may not be used as a means of saving a study space
- food is not permitted in the library and drinks must have lids
- avoid trailing leads; the use of personal extension leads is not permitted
Please note: The mobile library will not be operating on Saturday 18 August and 1 September. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
You can return books borrowed from the mobile library to any Redbridge library or renew your books online. The mobile library is open to everyone. Find out how to join the library.
The vehicle has disabled access and is also available for promotional visits to schools, nurseries and residential homes.
You can borrow:
- adult and junior books
- compact discs
- talking books
- DVDs
Mobile library stops
Stops are made throughout Redbridge from Tuesday to Saturday except on bank holidays.
Chadwell Heath
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Where? |
When? |
How often? |
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Cunningham Close |
Thursday 2pm to 2.30pm |
Fortnightly |
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Rosewood Court |
Thursday 2pm to 2.30pm |
Fortnightly |
Clayhall / Redbridge
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Where? |
When? |
How often? |
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Clayhall Avenue/Tiptree Crescent |
Thursday 11.10am to 11.30am |
Fortnightly |
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Falmouth Gardens |
Tuesday 5pm to 6pm |
Weekly |
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Margaret Way |
Friday 9.30am to 9.50am |
Weekly |
Hainault
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Where? |
When? |
How often? |
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Aragon Drive |
Saturday 10.30am to 11.15am |
Weekly |
Ilford
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Where? |
When? |
How often? |
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Brisbane Road/Auckland Road |
Saturday 11.30am to 12.15pm |
Weekly |
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Canterbury Avenue/Wanstead Lane |
Tuesday 4.15pm to 4.45pm |
Weekly |
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Milton Crescent |
Wednesday 2pm to 2.30pm |
Weekly |
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Pittman Gardens (Wiltshire Court) |
Thursday 9.30am to 9.50am |
Fortnightly |
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Rowan House/Rowan Close |
Thursday 10am to 10.20am |
Fortnightly |
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Seabrooke Manor |
Thursday 10.30am to 10.50am |
Fortnightly |
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Staines Road/Oxford Road |
Tuesday 2.50pm to 3.50pm |
Weekly |
Newbury Park
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Where? |
When? |
How often? |
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Colenso Road/Glencoe Road |
Saturday 1.45pm to 2.30pm |
Weekly |
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Homefield Avenue/Oaks Lane |
Thursday 5.15pm to 6pm |
Weekly |
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Ramsgill Approach/Aldborough Road North |
Thursday 4.15pm to 5pm |
Weekly |
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St. John’s Road (Church) |
Friday 12 to 12.20pm |
Weekly |
Seven Kings / Goodmayes
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Where? |
When? |
How often? |
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Airthrie Road |
Thursday 2.45pm to 3.45pm |
Weekly |
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Beddington Road/Meads Lane |
Wednesday 4.45pm to 5.30pm |
Weekly |
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Holmwood Road (South Park School) |
Wednesday 2.45pm to 3.30pm |
Weekly |
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Suffolk Road/Hertford Road |
Saturday 2.45pm to 3.30pm |
Weekly |
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Tavistock Gardens/Ashburton Avenue |
Wednesday 3.45pm to 4.30pm |
Weekly |
South Woodford
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Where? |
When? |
How often? |
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Rivenhall Gardens |
Friday 10.40am to 11am |
Weekly |
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Clarendon Road/Landsdown Road |
Friday 11.10am to 11.40am |
Weekly |
Woodford Bridge
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Where? |
When? |
How often? |
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Cross Road |
Friday 10:05am to 10:25am |
Weekly |
Contact us
You can either write, telephone or email us.
Mobile Library
Central Library
Clements Rd
Ilford
Essex
IG1 1EA
Telephone: 020 8708 2414
Email: mobile.library@visionrcl.org.uk
Opening times
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Day |
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Monday |
10am to 1pm |
2pm to 5pm |
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Tuesday |
10am to 1pm |
2pm to 8pm |
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Wednesday |
Closed |
Closed |
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Thursday |
10am to 1pm |
2pm to 8pm |
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Friday |
10am to 1pm |
2pm to 5pm |
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Saturday |
11am to 3pm |
Closed |
|
Sunday |
Closed |
Closed |
Services
We offer services for:
Some services are charged for.
Contact
2a Park Road
London
E12 5HQ
Phone: 020 8496 0006
Opening times
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Day |
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Monday |
10am to 1pm |
2pm to 6.30pm |
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Tuesday |
10 am to 1pm |
2pm to 6.30pm |
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Wednesday |
Closed |
Closed |
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Thursday |
10am to 1pm |
2pm to 6.30pm |
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Friday |
10am to 1pm |
2pm to 6.30pm |
|
Saturday |
11am to 3pm |
Closed |
|
Sunday |
Closed |
Closed |
Services
We offer services for:Some services are charged for.
Contact
1 Claybury Broadway
Woodford Avenue
Ilford
IG5 0LQ
Phone: 020 8708 9340
Opening times
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Day |
Opening hours |
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Monday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Tuesday |
9.30am to 6pm |
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Wednesday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Thursday |
9.30am to 6pm |
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Friday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Saturday |
9.30am to 4pm |
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Sunday |
Closed |
Services
We offer services for:
Some services are charged for.
Contact
140 High Street
Barkingside
Ilford
IG6 2EA
Phone: 020 8708 9281
Opening times
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Day |
Opening hours |
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Monday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Tuesday |
9.30am to 6pm |
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Wednesday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Thursday |
9.30am to 6pm |
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Friday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Saturday |
9.30am to 4pm |
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Sunday |
Closed |
Services
We offer services for:
- borrowing and reserving books, DVDs, eBooks and more
- free internet, WiFi and computer access
- study spaces
Some services are charged for.
Contact
490 Cranbrook Road
Gants Hill
Essex
IG2 6LA
Phone: 020 8708 9274
Opening times
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Day |
Opening hours |
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Monday |
9.30am to 5pm |
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Tuesday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Wednesday |
Closed |
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Thursday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Friday |
9.30am to 5pm |
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Saturday |
9.30am to 4pm |
|
Sunday |
Closed |
Services
We offer services for:
- free internet, WiFi and computer access
- study spaces
Some services are charged for.
Contact
76 Goodmayes Lane
Ilford
IG3 9QB
Phone: 020 8708 7750
Opening times
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Day |
Opening hours |
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Monday |
9.30am to 5pm |
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Tuesday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Wednesday |
Closed |
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Thursday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Friday |
9.30am to 5pm |
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Saturday |
9.30am to 4pm |
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Sunday |
Closed |
Services
We offer services for:
- free internet, WiFi and computer access
- study spaces
Some services are charged for.
Contact
100 Manford Way
Chigwell
IG7 4DD
Phone: 020 8708 9206
Opening times
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Day |
Opening hours |
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Monday |
9am to 5pm |
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Tuesday |
Closed |
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Wednesday |
9am to 8pm |
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Thursday |
Closed |
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Friday |
9am to 1pm |
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Saturday |
9am to 4pm |
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Sunday |
Closed |
Services
- free internet, WiFi and computer access
- study spaces
Some services are charged for.
Children's centre
The children's centre offers information and advice about health, education and raising children to families with children aged under 5 years. The children's centre is only open during school term-time on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 5pm.
Contact us
Keith Axon Centre
160-170
Grove Road
Chadwell Heath
RM6 4XB
Phone: 020 8708 0790
Opening times
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Day |
Opening hours |
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Monday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Tuesday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Wednesday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Thursday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Friday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Saturday |
10am to 5pm |
|
Sunday |
Closed |
Services
Our services include:
- library space for hire
- coffee shop on ground floor
- Hub Central (business start-up advice)
- Information and Heritage Service
- Schools Library Service
- Redbridge Museum
- library facilities for borrowing and reserving books, DVDs, eBooks and more
- free Internet, WiFi and computer access
- study spaces
Some services are charged for.
Contact us
Clements Road
Ilford
IG1 1EA
Phone: 020 8708 2414
Opening times
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Day |
Opening hours |
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Monday |
Closed |
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Tuesday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Wednesday |
9.30am to 5pm |
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Thursday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Friday |
9.30am to 5pm |
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Saturday |
10am to 2pm |
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Sunday |
10am to 2pm |
Services
We offer services for:
- free internet, WiFi and computer access
- study spaces
Some services are charged for.
Contact us
679 High Road
Seven Kings
IG3 8RQ
Phone: 020 8708 9780
Opening times
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Day |
Opening hours |
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Monday |
6am to 10pm |
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Tuesday |
6am to 10pm |
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Wednesday |
6am to 10pm |
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Thursday |
6am to 10pm |
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Friday |
6am to 10pm |
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Saturday |
8am to 6pm |
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Sunday |
8am to 6pm |
Activities
We now have a 40 station gym and studio with a wide range of fitness classes. From cardio fitness, to body conditioning and more relaxing activities such as yoga, View the fitness timetable.
Services
We offer services for:
Some services are charged for.
Contact us
116 High Road
South Woodford
E18 2QS
Phone: 020 8708 9067
Library email: southwoodford.library@visionrcl.org.uk
Gym email: swgym@vision-rcl.org.uk
You can also renew your items online, continue to access our online library services & have reservations sent to a branch of your choice.
Please follow us on twitter or visit the libraries page for further updates.
Usual opening times
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Day |
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Monday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Tuesday |
9.30am to 6pm |
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Wednesday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Thursday |
9.30am to 6pm |
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Friday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Saturday |
9.30am to 4pm |
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Sunday |
Closed |
Services
- free internet, WiFi and computer access
- study spaces
Some services are charged for.
Contact us
Spratt Hall Road
Wanstead
London
E11 2RQ
Phone: 020 8708 7400
Email: wanstead.library@visionrcl.org.uk
Usual opening times
|
Day |
Opening hours |
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Monday |
9.30am to 5pm |
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Tuesday |
9.30am to 8pm |
|
Wednesday |
Closed |
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Thursday |
9.30am to 8pm |
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Friday |
9.30am to 5pm |
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Saturday |
9.30am to 4pm |
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Sunday |
Closed |
Services
We offer services for:
- free internet, WiFi and computer access
- study spaces
Some services are charged for.
Contact us
Snakes Lane West
Woodford Green
IG8 0DX
Phone: 020 8708 9055
Redbridge Music Service
Usual opening times
|
Day |
Opening hours |
|
Monday |
10am - 3pm |
|
Tuesday |
10am - 3pm |
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Wednesday |
10am - 3pm |
|
Thursday |
10am - 3pm |
|
Friday |
10am - 3pm |
Contact us
Redbridge Music Service
John Savage Centre
Fencepiece Road
Hainault
Ilford
Essex
IG6 2NB
Tel: 020 8708 2828
Some services are charged for