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A Unique Library for a Unique Community

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Upper Norwood Public LibraryA Unique Library for a Unique Community...
Visit the Upper Norwood Joint Library at Crystal Palace.
Britain’s only independent, jointly funded public library is 110 years old next year. Look out for a series of special events to celebrate our anniversary from next summer. Come and join the library and borrow books for free! Take part in our regular programme of activities for children and adults. Find out more about the history of your area.

SERVICES & FACILITIES INCLUDE:
Books for Adults, Children and Young People (we have more than 55,000 in stock) * Reference and information service * Reading Group (third Thursday each month) * Books in LARGE PRINT * Basic skills and adult literacy/numeracy materials * DVDs for loan * Creative Writing Group (first Friday each month) * CD music collection * Public access computers with internet and Microsoft Office access * Talking books * Meeting room and private advice room for public hire * Study facilities * Holiday activities for children * Lamination services * Daily and weekly newspapers and magazines * Full disabled access * Weekly events and storytellingalt for children * Playstation & Wii games * Local history & special collections * Board books for babies * Graphic novels * Computer catalogue of items in stock * Local community notice board and small advert space * Local history postcards and posters for sale * Fax service * Photocopier (A3/A4 – b/w) * Music scores * ‘First Base’ Youth Library * Customer car parking (£25 per annum) * FREE MEMBERSHIP * Book sales * Programme of events & activities * Expert, helpful staff * Display space * Language sets *

 

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0 #1 timsharville 2009-12-21 20:00
A fantastic local library, well run and always has great events, especially for the children. Plus a comprehensive reference library with free internet access.

One in a million!
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