Place to explore / West Norwood

West Norwood Library

Browse children’s books, sing along at under-fives storytime, or choose a reading or chess group.

Where: 1–5 Norwood High Street, London SE27 9JU

About this outing

West Norwood Library shares its landmark building with Picturehouse on Norwood High Street. Children can browse books and magazines, use children’s computers, or join baby rhyme-time and under-fives storytelling. The library also advertises a mixed-ability chess club for adults and children. Baby-changing facilities and Book Start packs are listed. Follow the individual activity listings for current dates.

Planning your visit

Level access is on the right-hand side via intercom; the front entrance has a wheelchair lift and power-assisted main doors. Three disabled parking spaces are listed to the right.
Library hours: Monday 13:00–20:00; Tuesday 10:00–20:00; Wednesday 10:00–18:00; Thursday 10:00–20:00; Friday and Saturday 10:00–18:00; Sunday 13:00–17:00. Closed on bank holidays.
For activity enquiries call 020 7926 8092.