Name: Watney Market Book Group: The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
Start: 2024-11-28T18:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-28T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Idea Store Watney Market

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<h1 class="my-1 pt-2 text-center">Ebooks</h1>
<p class="p-3">Read eBooks for free with Idea Store membership and <strong>Libby</strong>. With over 40,000 ebooks you're sure to find something to interest you.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p-3">In your Browser through <a href="https://libbyapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span id="ixfkc">Libbyapp.com</span></a><a href="https://libbyapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a> or download the Libby App to your device:&nbsp;</p>
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<p id="iqixd" class="p-3">Borrowbox have over 2,000 ebooks for children and adults. Choose from the latest titles, award winners , non-fiction and the classics. Just login with your card number and library PIN. <strong>Please note that your PIN for Borrowbox is NO LONGER the last 4 numbers of your card - It is now your usual library PIN.<br /></strong>Click on the icon to go to Borrowbox or download the Borrowbox app to your device</p>
<p class="p-3"><a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/borrowbox-library/id562843562" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img id="iyqng" src="https://images2.imgbox.com/c1/9a/nTrDDXpX_o.png" alt="downloadapp from the app store" /></a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bolindadigital.BorrowBoxLibrary" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img id="i04c9" src="https://images2.imgbox.com/08/38/dkeTC4pW_o.png" alt="download app on google play" /></a></p>
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<h2 class="my-1 pt-2 text-center">Audiobooks</h2>
<p class="p-3">Different publishers put their audiobooks on different sites. You have access to all of them with Idea Store. Click on the icons to go to the website or download the apps.</p>
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<p id="iaw4c" class="p-3">Borrowbox have over 5,000 audiobooks across all age groups and genres. Just login with your card number and library PIN. <strong>Please note that your PIN for Borrowbox is NO LONGER the last 4 numbers of your card - It is now your usual library PIN.<br /></strong>Download the Borrowbox app to your device</p>
<p class="p-3"><a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/borrowbox-library/id562843562" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img id="id7y5" src="https://images2.imgbox.com/c1/9a/nTrDDXpX_o.png" alt="downloadapp from the app store" /></a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bolindadigital.BorrowBoxLibrary" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img id="ieckg" src="https://images2.imgbox.com/08/38/dkeTC4pW_o.png" alt="download app on google play" /></a></p>
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<p id="i4mvg" class="p-3">Libby has thousands of audiobooks - fiction, non-fiction, childrens, young adult and much more. Login with your card number and PIN<br />Download the Libby app to your device</p>
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<p class=" p-3">Idea Store have more than 350 magazines available to download directly to your app or in your browser at&nbsp;<a href="https://libbyapp.com/library/llc/guide/magazines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">libbyapp.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://tlc.overdrive.com/library/magazines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Overdrive magazines</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Or download the Libby App for your device</p>
<p class=" p-3"><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/libby-by-overdrive-labs/id1076402606" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="height: 45px; width: 150px;" src="https://images2.imgbox.com/c1/9a/nTrDDXpX_o.png" alt="download app from the app store" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby&amp;utm_source=help&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=libby" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="height: 45px; width: 150px;" src="https://images2.imgbox.com/08/38/dkeTC4pW_o.png" alt="download pressreader app on google play" /></a> &nbsp;<br /><br /></p>
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<p class=" p-3">Idea Stores have 2,000 titles in 60 languages to choose from. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pressreader.com/catalog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.pressreader.com</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>or download the PressReader app&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;- Login with your Idea Store membership number and PIN after choosing Tower Hamlets Libraries from the library list drop-down menu, download and keep the newspapers you have chosen. Pressreader also have an extensive collection of magazines too!</p>
<p class=" p-3"><a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/pressreader/id313904711" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="height: 45px; width: 150px;" src="https://images2.imgbox.com/c1/9a/nTrDDXpX_o.png" alt="download pressreader app from the app store" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newspaperdirect.pressreader.android" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="height: 45px; width: 150px;" src="https://images2.imgbox.com/08/38/dkeTC4pW_o.png" alt="download pressreader app on google play" /></a>&nbsp;<br /><br /><img class="mw-100" src="https://images2.imgbox.com/94/10/EVdzxwwE_o.png" alt="collection of newspapers" /></p>
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<p>If you're looking for reliable, accurate information from trusted sources then look no further than our list of subscription services that are FREE with your Idea Store membership.</p>
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<h1>Library charges &amp; fines</h1>
<p><br />Borrowing books, CDs and DVDs from Tower Hamlets Idea Stores &amp; Libraries is free. Reservations for Tower Hamlets CDs and DVDs are free.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Your loans can be renewed by logging into your account on this site.</p>
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<p>You can borrow up to 25 items for three weeks including a maximum of 4 audio visual items. Books may be renewed up to 10 times if there are no outstanding reservations attached; you can renew a DVD or CD only once.</p>
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<p>Please note that these fees &amp; charges may be subject to change.</p>
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<p><strong>Please note, if items are borrowed from a library outside of Tower Hamlets, charges for that library authority will apply.</strong></p>
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<h2>Books, CDs and CD-Roms</h2>
<p>Loan of Books, CDs and CD-Roms - Free. You can borrow items for 3 weeks.</p>
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<h2>DVDs</h2>
<p>Loan of DVDs held within Tower Hamlets - Free. You can borrow items for 1 week.</p>
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<p><strong>Audio Visual Material Disclaimer Statement</strong><br />While every effort is made to ensure that our CDs and DVDs are in good working order, users are responsible for checking that a CD or DVD is not damaged, and is compatible with their audio visual equipment, as Tower Hamlets Council will not accept responsibility for any damage caused.</p>
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<h2>Book Reservations / Requests</h2>
<p>Reservations / Requests for stock held within the London Libraries Consortium (LLC) and collected from a Tower Hamlets Idea Store library - Free.<br />Please note, if the chosen collection library is outside of Tower Hamlets any reservation charges for that library will apply.</p>
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<p>Request cannot exceed ten items.</p>
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<h2>Audio Visual Requests</h2>
<p>Requests for stock held within Tower Hamlets - Free.</p>
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<h2>Lost and Damaged Items</h2>
<p>Starting from 1 May 2025, we will be implementing the Recommended Retail Prices (RRP) for any lost or damaged items. This change is in line with The Libraries Consortium policy.</p>
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<h2>Internet access and computers</h2>
<p>Internet access is free&nbsp;<br /><br />Printouts - A4 B&amp;W 30p per sheet. A4 Colour 50p per sheet</p>
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<h2>Lost membership cards&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Children &pound;1.10 &nbsp;<br />Adults - &pound;2.20</p>
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<h2>Photocopies (self-service)</h2>
<p>Please note, we are currently not providing this service in our Idea Stores/libraries.</p>

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<p>Idea Store Learning provides a range of courses. It&rsquo;s a great way to learn new skills, have fun and make a positive contribution to our community. Many of the programmes are offered within the Idea Stores themselves as well through online learning. Our tutors are experts in their fields and will give you the best learning experience. &nbsp;97% of learners feel that they have a good experience. Our range of courses to include Health &amp; Fitness, Visual Arts, Cookery, Dance, Languages and Community Interpreting.</p>
<p>See our website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ideastore.co.uk/learning" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ideastore.co.uk/learning</a></p>
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<p class=" p-3">If you&rsquo;re interested in the history of a street or building, tracing your ancestors who lived in the borough, doing a school or college project or just feeling nostalgic discover Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives. We hold outstanding and unique resources with an extraordinary range of original documents, images and reference books that document the changing local landscape and lived experiences of individuals and communities in Tower Hamlets.<br /><br />See our website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ideastore.co.uk/local-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ideastore.co.uk/local-history</a><a href="https://www.ideastore.co.uk/local-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></p>
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Tom Ripley is struggling to stay one step ahead of his creditors and the law, when an unexpected acquaintance offers him a free trip to Europe and a chance to start over.

Ripley wants money, success and the good life and he's willing to kill for it. When his new-found happiness is threatened, his response is as swift as it is shocking.

If you would like to join the group above please email tim.connolly@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Watney Market Book Group: The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

Watney Market Book Group: The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

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