Green Street Library Community Takeover Fun Palace

Event Description

We’re opening our new building at 416-420 Green Street, and what better way to introduce it than with a community takeover? Weâ…

Primary Contact

Green Street Library

0203 373 0857

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Date and Time

Saturday 3rd October 2026 10:30-16:30

Location

Green Street Library, 416-420 Green Street, London, UK

We are located in Queen’s Square, just past Queen’s Market. Turn right out of Upton Park tube and walk for 1 minute.

Description

Event Description

We’re opening our new building at 416-420 Green Street, and what better way to introduce it than with a community takeover? We’ve invited local residents in to share their passions, skills and knowledge. We’re excited; we hope you are too.

Drop in sessions throughout the day, Everything is free and suitable for all ages. Come and knit, play, reminisce, move and make. Drop in for an hour or stay all day.

What to expect

10:30am-12pm | Knit & Crochet
Learn a new skill with the Green Street Knit & Knatter Club. Needles and yarn provided, so all you need to bring is yourself.

11am-1:30pm | Family Drama Games with Told by an Idiot
Join Maria from accessible theatre company Told by an Idiot for playful, family-friendly drama games. Three 30-minute sessions run at 11am, 12pm and 1pm, so pick one or try them all.

1-4pm | Memories of Upton Park
With the Newham Stroke Club, explore 100 years of Green Street through a fascinating collection of photographs and stories. Share your own memories of the neighbourhood and add to the Memory Book, a lasting legacy for the community.

2-3pm | Saturday Craft Club: Community Takeover
Our regular Craft Club gets some fun new ideas from arty local residents. Bring your best crafting skills and make something to take home, or leave it with us to display in the Green Street Library art gallery.

3-4:30pm | Mindfulness & Movement from Flow With I
Yolenn from Flow With I leads a session for all ages. Expect coloured lights, dancing, fabric, breathwork and a lot of fun.