Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub
A community hub in Barking town centre offering a library, Citizens Advice, nursery, adult learning, housing support, and more.
It can feel overwhelming not knowing where to start. Barking Learning Centre brings many services together in one place — you do not need to have everything figured out before you walk in.
About this service
Barking Learning Centre is a busy community and family hub in the heart of Barking, offering a wide range of services under one roof. Facilities include Barking Library, a gallery space, B&D Works employment support, Playaway Day Nursery, Citizens Advice, a stop smoking team, the Homes and Money Hub (housing and financial advice), the Adult College, and Community Food Clubs.
How they can help you
Under one roof you can access library services, free employment and skills support through B&D Works, Citizens Advice for benefits and debt, housing and financial advice through the Homes and Money Hub, stop smoking support, adult learning courses, a day nursery, and Community Food Clubs.
What to expect
Walk in during opening hours and speak to staff at the relevant service desk. The centre is welcoming and busy. Staff will point you to the right service or team. No appointment needed for most services, though some (like Citizens Advice) may ask you to wait or book.
What to bring
For general visits, nothing specific is needed. For advice services like housing or benefits, bring any relevant letters, ID, or documents if you have them — but you can still be seen without them.
Who it's for
Residents of Barking and Dagenham and the wider community. Some services like B&D Works and Citizens Advice are open to anyone who needs help.
Eligibility
Most services are open to all. Some specialist services may have eligibility criteria — staff will advise you on arrival.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Most services are open to all. Some specialist services may have eligibility criteria — staff will advise you on arrival.
- services.opening_hours
- Monday–Thursday 9am–7pm, Friday–Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 10am–4pm. Closed on bank holidays.
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
Contact
020 8724 8725020 8724 8722libraries@lbbd.gov.ukVisit Website2 Town Square, Barking IG11 7NBReport a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free to access the building and most services. Some adult learning courses may have fees.
Related support nearby
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Barking and Dagenham Citizens Advice
Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal issues.
Contact
020 8724 8725020 8724 8722libraries@lbbd.gov.ukVisit Website2 Town Square, Barking IG11 7NBReport a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free to access the building and most services. Some adult learning courses may have fees.