London Borough of Croydon

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Central Library

Croydon Central Library offers:

  • Books, CDs, DVDs and videos for reference and loan
  • Children's library
  • Wordwise collection for children with dyslexia
  • Local Studies Library and Archives
  • Enquiry service
  • Free access to PCs including the Internet
  • Tourist Information Centre (please see Tourist Information Centre page for opening hours)
  • Café (please see Café page for opening hours)
  • Public toilets
  • Gay & lesbian collection
  • Books in community languages
  • Newspapers and periodicals
  • Community information
  • Homework help clubs  - see below
  • Reading groups - see below

Opening hours

Monday: 9am - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 6pm
Wednesday: 9am - 6pm
Thursday: 9.30am - 6pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: closed

Click on the links above for details of what is available on each floor of the complex.

Children's events

We hold regular children's events during school term times.  Homework help clubs
We run two free drop-in clubs:

  • for children aged 9 - 11 years in the Children's Library
  • for 12 to 16 year olds on Level 2

Our specially trained helpers offer support with homework assignments from specially trained helpers. Students benefit from space to study, access to a wide selection of books, supervised Internet access and word processing.

Opening hours

  • school term time: Tuesday & Thursday 4 - 6pm, Saturday 2.00 - 5.00 pm
  • half-term & Easter holidays: Monday to Saturday 2 - 5pm
  • summer & Christmas holidays: closed

Careers, training and learning advice sessions

Free drop-in sessions take place on Level 2 on:

  • Wednesday 2  - 5pm
  • Thursday 10.30am to 3pm

You can talk one-to-one with a personal adviser who can provide you with information and advice on learning and work options.  They can also help you with your CV.

Reading groups

There are two adult reading groups held at Central Library.  One meets on the second Saturday of every month at 11 am.  Please come to the Level 2 Enquiry Desk.

Another adult reading group meets on the second Wednesday in the month at 6.30 pm. Please come to the entrance hall of the Clocktower where a member of staff will meet you.

Location Map

Central Library

Contact Details

Contact name
Central Library
Telephone
020 8726 6900
Fax
020 8253 1004
Email
libraries@croydon.gov.uk
Address
Croydon Clocktower
Katharine Street
Croydon CR9 1ET

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