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New Addington Library

Services

  • books, CDs, and DVDs for reference and loan
  • children's library
  • enquiry service
  • free use of PCs including internet access
  • colour photocopier
  • books in community languages
  • newspapers and periodicals
  • community information
  • homework help club - see below
  • reading group - see below under children's events
  • social groups

Events

A full list of library events can be found in our events calendar

Opening hours

Monday: 9am - 6pm
Tuesday: 9am - 6pm
Wednesday: 9am - 6pm
Thursday: 9:30am - 6pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Children's events

We run the following free drop-in events for young children during school term times:

  • Saturday Rock and Rhyme: every Saturday 11:15am -11:45am. Nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers.
  • Once Upon a Rhyme: Term Time Only on Tuesday's from 10am -11am. Songs, rhymes, stories and crafts for children aged 1 to 3 years old. Come and join us!
  • Storytime: every Friday 4pm-4:30pm. Do you like listening to stories? For children up to 8 years of age and their parents/carers. Just drop in and join us!
  • Chatterbooks : every first Monday of the month, 4pm -5 pm. If you are interested in chatting about books and you're aged 8 to 11 years, this is the group for you.

Further library events can be found in our events calendar. You can also see events for children and adults that are taking place in the community.

Homework help club

Need help with your homework or project? Do drop in if you are aged between 9 and 16 we have:

  • Homework helpers
  • Books to borrow
  • PC's
  • Supervised internet access
  • Study space
  • Free photocopying and print-outs during the club

Operating hours

  • Every Tuesday and Thursday 4pm - 6pm
  • Every Saturday 2pm - 5pm
  • During Easter and Half-term holidays: every day (except Wednesday) 2pm -5pm

Social club

Our social club for the over 60's - the Addlib Club - meets every first Friday of the month at 2:30pm. This is a social club for those who live in the area with a variety of talks and general chat over a cup of tea.

Knit and Stitch

Come and join our Knit & Stitch Group for knitting and sewing every Monday from 2pm-4pm.

IT Taster Sessions

For further information and to book a session please contact New Addington Library.

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Contact Details

New Addington Library
Telephone 020 8726 6900
Email newaddington@croydon.gov.uk
Address New Addington Centre
61 Central Parade
New Addington
CR0 0JD

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