Thornton Heath Library
The library is now officially opened and is operating normal opening hours. Public PC internet access is not yet available at this library, please use one of the following local libraries for this service Norbury, Broad Green and Central.
Services
- books, CDs, DVDs and videos for reference and loan
- children's library
- Wordwise collection for children with dyslexia
- enquiry service
- free use of PCs including internet access
- black and white photocopier
- books in community languages
- newspapers and periodicals
- community information
- reading groups (see below)
- careers, training and learning advice
- computer training courses
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9am - 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am - 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am - 6pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 9:30am - 7pm
- Saturday
- 9am - 5pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Children's events
We run the following free drop-in events for young children during school term times:
- Bookstart Rhymetime: Tuesdays 10 - 11am (babies and toddlers). From Tuesday 21 April, rhymetime sessions will take place at Thornton Heath Childrens Centre, in Pridham Road.
Reading groups
We have two adult reading groups. They are:
- crime reading group: one Saturday each month at 2:30pm
- young adults graphic novel group: one Wednesday each month from 4:30 - 5:30pm.
Please contact the library for further information.
Careers, training and learning advice sessions
We hold free drop-in sessions on Tuesdays from 2 - 4:30pm.
Talk one-to-one with a personal adviser who can provide information and advice on learning and work options and also help you with your CV.
Computer training courses
Computer skills for beginners to experts. Join our friendly groups, with tutor support on hand.
For more information ask at the library.
Location Map
Contact Details
- Contact name
- Thornton Heath Library
- Telephone
- 020 8726 6900
- thorntonheath@croydon.gov.uk
- Address
- 282 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JE
Downloads
Rhymetime - Thornton Heath Children's Centre
(99K)
- New location for Rhymetime
The Brigstock Bugle - Issue No.5
(310K)
- Thornton Heath Library Newsletter - Issue no. 5
