Thornton Heath Library

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 group (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)

Reading group

Our family reading group meets on a Saturday once a month from 10:30 to 11:30am.

There are two adult reading groups held at Thornton Heath library. Our crime reading group meets one Saturday each month at 2:30pm and our young adults graphic novel group meets monthly on Wednesday between 4:30-5:30pm. Please contact the library for further information.

Careers, training and learning advice sessions

Free drop-in sessions

Tuesdays 1:30 - 4:30pm

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.