Newham Festival of Stories

12 - 15 Nov 2026

Join us between 12 - 15 November 2026 for a vibrant celebration of storytelling taking place across the borough.

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So much to explore...

Newham Festival of Stories features free poetry & storytelling events, authors discussing their books, visual arts, debates, performances and lots more.

The Others by Sheena Kalayil

How to Write a Murder Mystery in Easy 5 Steps with Vaseem Khan

Come What May, We’re Here to Stay by Taj Ali

Stop-motion animation workshop with Aardman Studios

Where the Stickers Go by Paul M. Jones

Three Ghosts of Silvertown – Film Screening

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Newham Festival of Stories is a truly borough-wide literary celebration. Find out what’s on near you and check accessibility.

1 Event

Will Thorne Pavillion

Will Thorne Pavilion, Beckton District Park, Stansfeld Rd, London , E6 5LT

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8 Events

East Ham Library

328 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2RT

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8 Events

East Ham Library

328 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2RT

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7 Events

Stratford Library

3 The Grove, Stratford, London, E15 1EL

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7 Events

Stratford Library

3 The Grove, Stratford, London, E15 1EL

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7 Events

Stratford Library

3 The Grove, Stratford, London, E15 1EL

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3 Events

Beckton Globe Library

1 Kingsford Way, Beckton, London, E6 5JQ

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3 Events

North Woolwich Library

5 Pier Parade, Pier Road, North Woolwich, London, E16 2LJ

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2 Events

Discover Children’s Story Centre

383-387 High Street, London, E15 4QZ

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2 Events

Discover Children’s Story Centre

383-387 High Street, London, E15 4QZ

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King George V Skatepark

King George V Skatepark, King George Ave, Custom House, London , E16 3HR

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3 Events

Beckton Globe Library

1 Kingsford Way, Beckton, London, E6 5JQ

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6 Events

Green Street Library

416-420 Green Street, Upton Park, London, E13 9JJ

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5 Events

Manor Park Library

685-691 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5AD

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3 Events

Canning Town Library

18 Rathbone Market, Barking Road, Canning Town , London, E16 1EH

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8 Events

East Ham Library

328 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2RT

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Giovanna’s Deli & Wine

58 Woodgrange Road, London, E7 0QH

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7 Events

Stratford Library

3 The Grove, Stratford, London, E15 1EL

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6 Events

Green Street Library

416-420 Green Street, Upton Park, London, E13 9JJ

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8 Events

East Ham Library

328 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2RT

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5 Events

Manor Park Library

685-691 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5AD

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3 Events

North Woolwich Library

5 Pier Parade, Pier Road, North Woolwich, London, E16 2LJ

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5 Events

Manor Park Library

685-691 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5AD

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3 Events

Canning Town Library

18 Rathbone Market, Barking Road, Canning Town , London, E16 1EH

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5 Events

Manor Park Library

685-691 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5AD

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3 Events

Custom House Library

Prince Regent Lane, Custom House, E16 3JJ

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8 Events

East Ham Library

328 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2RT

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2 Events

Plaistow Library

North Street, Plaistow, London, E13 9HL

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3 Events

Canning Town Library

18 Rathbone Market, Barking Road, Canning Town , London, E16 1EH

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8 Events

East Ham Library

328 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2RT

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2 Events

Plaistow Library

North Street, Plaistow, London, E13 9HL

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3 Events

Beckton Globe Library

1 Kingsford Way, Beckton, London, E6 5JQ

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5 Events

Manor Park Library

685-691 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5AD

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6 Events

Green Street Library

416-420 Green Street, Upton Park, London, E13 9JJ

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3 Events

Custom House Library

Prince Regent Lane, Custom House, E16 3JJ

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7 Events

Stratford Library

3 The Grove, Stratford, London, E15 1EL

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3 Events

North Woolwich Library

5 Pier Parade, Pier Road, North Woolwich, London, E16 2LJ

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3 Events

Custom House Library

Prince Regent Lane, Custom House, E16 3JJ

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1 Event

The Well Community Centre

49 Vicarage Lane, London, E6 6DQ

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6 Events

Green Street Library

416-420 Green Street, Upton Park, London, E13 9JJ

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8 Events

East Ham Library

328 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2RT

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8 Events

East Ham Library

328 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2RT

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1 Event

Newham Dockside

London Borough of Newham, Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU

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7 Events

Stratford Library

3 The Grove, Stratford, London, E15 1EL

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6 Events

Green Street Library

416-420 Green Street, Upton Park, London, E13 9JJ

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6 Events

Green Street Library

416-420 Green Street, Upton Park, London, E13 9JJ

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7 Events

Stratford Library

3 The Grove, Stratford, London, E15 1EL

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Newham Festival of Stories is organised by Newham Libraries and funded by Newham Council.

Newham Festival of Stories

12 - 15 Nov 2026