Libraries Our Services - Books for children and adults
- DVDs
- Books on CD and Tape
- Art Display Boards for hire
- Museum Display Cases
- Pop-in Parlour for over 50s on Friday morning
- A Study Zone
- A large Children's Library
- Teens Area
- A Read and Relax area with TV screen
- A meeting room for hire
- PCs (free to use)
- WiFi
- Council Services
- Public toilets with wheelchair access and baby changing facilities
- A photocopier
- A Council Contact Point with Freephone
- Disabled access
Covid-19 – Reopening of libraries
All six of the Council-managed libraries have now re-opened and the Local Studies and Archives Centre is reopening on an appointment only basis, however, the first floor at Central Library remains closed at the current time.
Information about the services we are currently offering, the restrictions that are in place and amended opening hours can be found on the Covid-19 Updates page.
Our Community Managed Libraries are making their own plans for reopening – please visit their websites for updates.
Crayford Library 176 Town Hall Square
Crayford
DA1 4FN
| Monday | 9:30am - 5.30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5.30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
020 8303 7777 (say 'Libraries' to have your call transferred)
Email: libraries@bexley.gov.uk
Map
View the accessibility guide for this branch on the AccessAble website.
Crayford Post Office
The Post Office is now situated within Crayford Library.
From Monday 13th July 2020 the Post Office opening hours will be:
| Monday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Regular Childrens Events Crayford Library
For more information on any activity please contact the library.
*Term-time only.
| Event | Day and Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rugs, Rhymes and Babytime | Every Monday* 10.30 - 11.30 am | Songs, rhymes and play for children under one – booking required |
| Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday* | Songs and rhymes for 0-3 year olds. Booking essential, please enquire with staff at the library. | |
| Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday* 11.00am-11.30am | Playtime with toys for under 5’s. Stay and chat for the grown-ups. | |
| Every Tuesday 6.15-8.45pm | Table-top war gaming and collectable card games for ages 11-19 | |
| Every Thursday* 4-5pm Every Saturday* 3-4pm | Build Lego creations for ages 6 and over | |
| Rugs, Rhymes and Babytime | Every Friday* 10-11am | Songs, rhymes and play for children under one – booking required |
| Read With Me | Every Saturday 2-3pm | A ten minute one-to-one reading aloud session |
Regular Adult Events Crayford Library
| Event | Day and Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crayford Town Archives | 1st, 2nd and 4th Monday of the month 2 - 4pm | Local History group focussing on Crayford. |
| Reading Friends | Last Tuesday of the month 11am | Get together with a good book, poem or newspaper article. Meet new people, make friends, chat and have a laugh. Everyone is welcome. |
| Crayford Library Reading Group | Third Wednesday of the month 10am – 12 noon | |
| Stitch and Sew | Every Thursday 10am - 12.30pm | Crochet, sewing and more with likeminded people. Please bring all materials with you. |
| Crayford Knitters | Every Friday 11am - 1pm | Meet and swap tips with fellow knitters over a hot drink. All levels welcome. |
| Gardener’s Coffee Club | Last Saturday of the month 10 - 11am | Meet and swap tips with fellow gardeners over a hot drink. |
Additionally, an Age UK Befriender’s Coffee group meet in the meeting room in the Community Centre above the library every Friday from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Crayford Community Centre The Crayford Community Centre hall and meeting room are now available to hire for private and public events such as conferences, meetings and public displays, as well as private celebrations, such as wedding receptions and family parties. More information...