Idea Store Canary Wharf
ENTRY
Free
WHERE
London
What it’s like
A free library and community space with books, ebooks and family events to borrow and browse.
Books are the main event here, and there's no charge to walk in and browse. You can borrow books and ebooks, which makes it an easy stop if you're trying to fill a rainy afternoon without spending anything. The site lists free health checks too, which is an odd but useful extra if you're passing with a buggy and fancy getting your blood pressure done while the kids pick out picture books.
There's a lineup of family events and resources on offer, though what's on will depend on when you turn up. Free wifi means it doubles as a spot to sit down with a laptop while younger ones potter about the shelves. It's not a big day out on its own, but it's the sort of place that fits neatly into a wider trip round Canary Wharf.
Being free entry with no booking needed makes it low pressure. You can drop in, see what's on, borrow a stack of books and leave whenever you've had enough.
Facilities
Plan your visit
Is it free to visit?
Yes, there's no entry charge. You can just walk in.
Do we need to book?
No booking link is given, so it looks like a straightforward drop-in.
What can the kids actually do there?
Borrow books and ebooks and take part in whatever family events are running that week.
Is there wifi if I need to get some work done while they browse?
Wifi is available on site.
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