About Lab Central
Lab Central is a digital makerspace for people to meet, learn, create, and innovate at Redbridge Central Library in Ilford. It is a place for makers, tinkerers, and inventors to work together, imagine and try new things while also having lots of fun!
We offer a varied range of ‘tech’ events including 3D printing, coding, robotics, and virtual reality for people of all ages. At Lab Central you can try out equipment that you wouldn’t normally have access to and learn how to use it by participating in our events and clubs.
We also deliver a wide range of tech and digital workshops during the school holidays, to book these visit our Bookwhen webpage. You can also subscribe to our Libraries Newsletter. We are always looking for volunteers interested in tech to help us run our Lab Central activities and clubs. Visit our volunteering page for details on how to apply.
What’s on at Lab Central
Tech and digital clubs
We aim to offer as many regular ‘tech’ clubs as possible at our libraries. We are looking for volunteers willing to start running new clubs. Contact us if you are interested!
Our events
Check out the list of all our forthcoming events. We run them every school holiday.
Volunteer with us
Most of our events and clubs are run by volunteers over 14 years old. If you are interested in technology, come, and share your knowledge with us and the people in Redbridge!
Micro:bit
The micro:bit is a microprocessor designed to make coding fun and easy to learn. You can borrow a mico:bit for free from your local Redbridge library.
Our videos
Our YouTube channel highlights our events and clubs, including our annual ‘Tech Ilford’ festival and ‘Come and Code’ in partnership with two libraries in India.