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Woolwich Centre Library

Woolwich Centre Library is situated in the heart of Woolwich in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.  We're located in the town centre, just a short walk from National Rail, DLR, Elizabeth Line and Thames Clipper services.  Most buses stop a short distance from the library entrances.

We have a huge range of books for leisure & study, single & group study spaces, and quiet little reading corners to escape.  Libraries can also help you to explore and learn about new things, or something that you're just interested in.

  • Free access to WiFi, Computers & Scanning. We make a small charge for printing.
  • Health, Well-being and Mindfulness activities
  • Activity sessions for children, families and young people
  • Children's rhyme and song sessions in Japanese, Spanish and BSL
  • Reading & Creative Writing Workshops
  • Basic computer courses with Learn My Way
  • Reminiscence & Chat Coffee Morning featuring Sporting Memories
  • Local and community history books

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY GREENWICH

Woolwich Centre Library is proud to support Dementia Inclusive Greenwich and be a Dementia Friendly Venue in London.  Our staff are trained in awareness and how to best support and sign post people.

Individuals or small family or care home groups can book sessions to use our OMI interactive table top.  OMI helps support people living with dementia by stimulating sight & sound, and encouraging physical activity.  To book a session at Woolwich please email richard.davidson@gll.org 

OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE YOU CAN ACCESS HERE

Start Up Greenwich offers support to aspiring entrepreneurs, new and existing business owners, which is free to join.  You can find out more details here: Start Up Greenwich | Business Services | Better

Pixel Training Limited offer training and qualifications in a range of different life skills.  Health & Social Care, PTTLS, Customer Service, SIA Door Supervision, CSCS Care and more. Contact them on 020 3247 4748 info@pixerl-training.com for more details.

Library Of Things allows you to borrow, not buy. From a drill to projector or waffle maker you can see and reserve the full range of items at Library of Things | Borrow useful Things for your home, projects and adventures

You can find out more about us, what's on and when we are open here Woolwich Centre Library | Books, Online Resources and Events in Greenwich | Better

Who to contact

Telephone

Website
Woolwich Centre Library hompage
Notes

From our homepage you access the book and ebook catalogue of Royal Greenwich Libraries which also gives you access to a wide range of online resources, learning, magazine and newspapers.

Where to go

Name
The Woolwich Centre
Address
35, Wellington Street
Woolwich
London
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Notes

 There are 2 entrances into the library.  The most direct entrance, and with level access, is from Love Lane next to the entrance to Tesco.  You can also access the library via Wellington Street and the main entrance to the Woolwich Centre, there is one flight of stair or a lift down to the library.

The library is open plan and all on one level.  Accessible and baby changing toilets including Changing Spaces are available.

Other Details

Costs

Details
For current library charges please visit our website.

Availability

Referral required
No
Referral Details

Referrals to the library aren't needed. We do work with the Greenwich and Lewisham NHS Clinical Commissioning Group and Oxleas NHS to support their clients with rehabilitation and access to social activities. Please speak to your health care provider.