Books, magazines, videos and DVDs on the following subjects
- Visual arts, performing arts, architecture
- Science, biology, physics, chemistry and technology
- Mathematics and astronomy
- History, ancient history and war
- Geography and environment
- Travel and adventure
- Education and careers
- Essential skills (teacher resource bank)
- Transport and service manuals
- Arts and crafts, collecting
- Living world
- Philosophy, religion and mythology
- Media
- Music scores
- Biography
Special collections include
- A large collection of maps and atlases, including Ordnance Survey maps
to borrow and the 1:1250 maps for Croydon (required for planning
permission)
- Information on a wide range of courses and educational institutions,
from primary schools to university
- Reference materials for most Open University undergraduate courses
- Music CDs
Other features
- Drop-in careers advice session on Wednesdays 2-5pm and Thursdays
10.30am-3pm
- Black & white and colour photocopiers
- PCs with access to the internet and MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- Homework help club for young people aged 11 and over
