Closure of Shortlands Library
Due to emergency building works, Shortlands Library will be closed for 11 weeks from Monday 12 May 2008. It is due to re-open on Friday 25 July 2008. The nearest Bromley libraries are:
Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley
Telephone: 020 8460 9955
Beckenham Library, Beckenham Road, Beckenham
Telephone: 020 8650 7292
How to find your local library
There are fifteen
branch libraries in Bromley but if you can’t find one near you try our popular
Mobile Library Service. If you have problems getting out and about we also have a
Home Library Service which delivers books to you in your own home.
Using your local library
It’s much easier to
join the library now, and you can
renew your items by phone (try our dedicated renewal phone line,
020 8460 8567) or over the internet using our
online library catalogue. It’s now also free to
request items we already have in stock.
What’s happening in your local library
Do you know
what’s happening in your library? There are all kinds of regular events going on - story times, exhibitions, coffee mornings, careers advice - something for everyone. And
free internet access too! Central Library also has a free Wifi network so bring your laptop along and surf all day.
Special Services
If you are studying hard, or just want to read the newspapers, the
Reference and Information Service at Central Library might just be for you. And if you are researching your family history or have homework on the history of Bromley the
Local Studies and Archive Service can help. We have close links with the
Museums Service and the Early Years and Childcare Service who run a
Mobile Toy Library.