Libraries Our Services - Large Children's area
- DVDs
- Books on CD
- IT suite for PC use (free)
- iPad for internet browsing
- Study spaces
- Comfortable seating area with TV
- WiFi
- Council Services
- Meeting rooms for hire
- Art Display Boards for hire
- A photocopier
- A public toilet with wheelchair access / baby changing facilities
- A Council Contact Point with Freephone
- Disabled access
Sidcup Library reopen as normal
From Wednesday 14 October, Sidcup Library will be open as normal. Please visit the Opening Hours page for details.
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.
Sidcup Library Hadlow Road
Sidcup DA14 4AQ
| 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.
Sidcup Library is a busy local library in Hadlow Road close to Sidcup High Street. It has been recently refurbished (Feb 2015) and now provides many new facilities within a modern, bright and welcoming library. These include a large fun children's area, a separate IT suite for quiet computer use, an enlarged meeting room available for hire, designated study areas and comfortable seating with TV.
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Bus numbers 51, 233, 321, 492, B14 and R11 buses stop along the High Street. The nearest railway station is Sidcup which is about 15 minutes walk away. There is some on-street parking with time restrictions and also a pay and display car park near Morrisons.
Regular Childrens Events Sidcup Library
For more information on any activity please contact the library.
*Term-time only.
| Event | Day and Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Every Tuesday* 4-5pm | Build Lego creations for ages 6 and over | |
| Read With Me | Every Wednesday* 4-5.30pm | A ten minute one-to-one reading aloud session |
| Number Wizards | One Wednesday a month* 4-5pm | Fun and games with numbers |
| Wacky Wednesday | One Wednesday a month* 4-5pm | After school crafting fun |
| Magic Ink | Every other Wednesday 4.30-5.30pm | Design and draw comics |
| Every Thursday* 2-3pm | Playtime with toys for under 5’s. Stay and chat for the grown-ups | |
| Chess Club | Every Thursday 4.15-5.15pm | For ages 5 and over. |
| Every Thursday and Friday* 10.30am | Songs and rhymes for 0-3 year olds. | |
| Story Makers | One Friday a month* 4-5pm | Stories and craft for younger children |
| Colouring Club | Every Saturday 10am-midday | |
| Teenage Reading Group | One Saturday a month 2-3pm | Fun and lively book discussions for ages 10 and over. |
| Craft Club | Every Saturday 2-3pm | One Saturday a month 2-3pm |
Regular Adult Events Sidcup Library
| Event | Day and Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Reader’s Choice Reading Group | First Monday of the month 10.30 - 11.30am | Chat about books of your choice – ideal for parents and carers with babies and toddlers. |
| Coffee Morning | Every Monday 10.30am - 12.30pm Every Wednesday and Friday 10am – 12 noon | Join us in a friendly and welcoming environment and meet new people, and have a chat over a hot drink and a biscuit. |
| Coffee Afternoon | Every Tuesday 1 - 3pm Every Thursday 2 - 4pm | Join us in a friendly and welcoming environment and meet new people, and have a chat over a hot drink and a biscuit. |
| Scrabble Group | Every Tuesday and Wednesday 2 - 4pm | Join us for a friendly game over a hot drink. |
| Stitch and Sew | Every Wednesday 1pm onwards | Crochet, sewing and more with likeminded people. Please bring all materials with you. |
| Sidcup Library Reading Group | First Wednesday of the month 5.45 - 6.45pm | |
| Chess Club | Every Thursday 10am – 12 noon | All ages and levels welcome. |
| Jigsaws and Coffee | Every Friday 2 - 4pm | |
| Living Well with Dementia | Second Friday of the month 2 - 4pm | Come along for a friendly chat over a cuppa, puzzles and games - for people living with dementia, their family, carers' and friends. |
| Crime and Thriller Reading Group | Second Saturday of the month 2 .30pm |