The King's Coronation: Library Activities

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The King's Coronation: Library Activities

From Tuesday 2- Saturday 13 May, as part of the King’s coronation celebrations, Newham Libraries will host a variety of activities and events that can be accessed by all residents.

There will be a huge range of open events to choose from including an adult creative writing workshop with Vaseem Khan at Manor Park Library and families’ circus skills workshop with Splatt Circus at North Woolwich library. In addition, there is an extensive programme of STEM activities, coronation themed story telling at each library and much more.

Some of the activities however, have been organised specifically for schools and these include the Children’s Author event with Sufiya Ahmed, Pride and Premeditation with Tirzah Price and Patchlarks storytelling.

Canning Town
By Royal Appointment – Storytelling with Oliver Patchlarks | Tuesday 2 May 10:30 - onwards

Stories of wise rulers and the what happens when a kingdom is not governed wisely. Immersive and interactive traditional tales from faraway places with Patchlarks storytelling.

Beckton
Drum roll please | Wednesday 3 May 16:30-18:30

Time to celebrate with these amazing Drum Roll Please workshops and performance, no experience necessary, just come along and give it a go.

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Time & date

Tuesday 2- Saturday 13 May

Location

Royal Docks

Tickets

Free

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For your visit

Places To Stay

Premier Inn

Perfectly positioned for access to the ExCeL.

Royal Victoria Dock
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Food & Drink

Pier Masala

Cosy North Woolwich curry house serving traditional Indian dishes at reasonable prices.

North Woolwich
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Food & Drink

Starbucks Coffee

Just off the walkway linking Custom House DLR with the ExCeL, this branch is a favourite quiet spot for students.

Royal Victoria Dock
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