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Welcome to Shirley Library


Overview 

Shirley Library is a welcoming community hub situated on Wickham Road at the heart of Shirley. The library continues to provide traditional library services alongside newly developed community spaces available to hire for groups, classes, meetings, and events. With three flexible rooms available, the building is ideal for educational activities, family events, training, wellbeing groups and social programmes. 

Facilities at Shirley


 Resources
  • Tables & chairs
  • Wi-Fi
  • Accessible entrance & toilets
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee preparation area
  • On-street parking nearby
  • Outdoor garden areas

Ideal uses
Community groups • Education & training • SEND / supported learning • Arts & culture • Social clubs • Family sessions • Small events • Meet-ups
 
Location
Address: Shirley Library, Wickham Road / Hartland Way, Shirley, Croydon CR0
Nearby: Shirley High School, Coombe Park Tram Stop, Shirley shops
 
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible building and toilet, step-free entry, parking nearby
 
NB. Please note that the facility capacities shown are approximate and depend on the event.

Shirley Library - Whole Building

Capacity: 100 people
Pricing: £30.00 per hour
Location: Wickham Rd, Croydon, CR0 8BH

Shirley Library is a welcoming community hub situated on Wickham Road at the heart of Shirley. The library continues to provide traditional library services alongside newly developed community spaces available to hire for groups, classes, meetings, and events. With three flexible rooms available, the building is ideal for educational activities, family events, training, wellbeing groups and social programmes.

Description
Creative and child-friendly room with floor space for play 

Suitable For
Stay & Play, early-years sessions, arts & crafts, reading groups 

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Shirley Library - Large Room

Capacity: 70 people
Pricing: £18.00-£22.00 per hour
Location: Wickham Rd, Croydon, CR0 8BH

Shirley Library is a welcoming community hub situated on Wickham Road at the heart of Shirley. The library continues to provide traditional library services alongside newly developed community spaces available to hire for groups, classes, meetings, and events. With three flexible rooms available, the building is ideal for educational activities, family events, training, wellbeing groups and social programmes.

Description
A bright open space at the centre of the library with flexible set-up 

Suitable For
Classes, community groups, events, meetings, youth & family activities 

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Shirley Library - Meeting Room

Capacity: 15 people
Pricing: £10.00-£15.00 per hour
Location: Wickham Rd, Croydon, CR0 8BH

Shirley Library is a welcoming community hub situated on Wickham Road at the heart of Shirley. The library continues to provide traditional library services alongside newly developed community spaces available to hire for groups, classes, meetings, and events. With three flexible rooms available, the building is ideal for educational activities, family events, training, wellbeing groups and social programmes. 

Description
Private room ideal for tuition, study, small meetings and workshops 

Suitable For
Education sessions, tuition, training, small group work 

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Shirley Library - Community Space

Capacity: 20 people
Pricing: £15.00-£18.00 per hour
Location: Wickham Rd, Croydon, CR0 8BH

Shirley Library is a welcoming community hub situated on Wickham Road at the heart of Shirley. The library continues to provide traditional library services alongside newly developed community spaces available to hire for groups, classes, meetings, and events. With three flexible rooms available, the building is ideal for educational activities, family events, training, wellbeing groups and social programmes.

Description
Creative and child-friendly room with floor space for play 

Suitable For
Stay & Play, early-years sessions, arts & crafts, reading groups 

Documents

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