Libraries
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National Year of Reading 2008
Information on reading events, places and inspiration as well as ways you can get involved in the National Year of Reading.
Croydon's libraries
Locations, opening hours and services at all libraries in the borough. Where the mobile library stops on which days.
Library services for children and young people
All Croydon libraries have an extensive selection of books, tapes and videos for children and young people. Activities include Bookstart for babies, under 5s activities, homework help clubs, school visits and more.
Catalogue - search, renew and reserve online
Find out about our online library catalogue and renewal and reservation services.
Foreign languages collections
Most Croydon libraries have books in languages other than English.
How to join Croydon libraries
How to become a member of the library, how to renew your membership, what you can borrow and what to do if you lose your membership card.
Inter library loans
Our Inter library loan service enable us to search public libraries nationwide to find the book you're after.
IT, photocopying and fax facilities
Where to find our photocopiers and fax, and how to book free access to one of our PCs and the internet.
Library charges
Information on library hire charges, reservation charges, overdue charges, printing costs and much more.
Library services for housebound and visually impaired people
Find out about library services and specialised books and reading equipment for visually impaired people.
Online reference services
Library members enjoy free access to a range of subscription-only reference services.
Reading groups
There are groups for teenagers, adults, children and families.
The community information service
Find out about local organisations using the community information service database.
Useful websites for parents and carers
Websites useful for parents and carers of school-age children.
