Our facilities
Facilities and services on offer at Beckenham Library
Printing
Black and white and colour printing is available for a small fee. Print in A4 or A3 from our computers or your own laptop.
Study space
Whether you're studying or working, find desks, quiet areas and dedicated study spaces at Beckenham Library.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library. You can log in on your phone, tablet or laptop.
Charging points
We have plenty of charging points and sockets so you can charge your laptop, phone or tablet at your library.
Parking
At Beckenham Library, we have limited free parking spaces, including accessible parking. There is also paid street parking.
Quiet area
In our quiet areas, please switch off your mobile or turn it to silent and speak quietly, being mindful of other visitors
Workspaces at Beckenham Library
Whether you're studying or working, find desks, quiet areas and dedicated study spaces at Beckenham Library.
These desks are available on a first come, first served basis.
These desks are available on a first come, first served basis.
New to Beckenham Library
Boris Johnson: the gambler
Bower, Tom, author.
Tabby McTat
Donaldson, Julia.
Breaking dawn: The Twilight Saga, Book 4
Meyer, Stephenie.
What went wrong with Brexit: and what we can do about it
Foster, Peter, author.
Animal farm
Orwell, George, 1903-1950, author.
Just one thing: how simple changes can transform your life
Mosley, Michael, 1957- author.
Find more books and resources in our library catalogue
Go to catalogue
Featured skills courses
Improve your understanding of a topic or learn something new with our range of skills, courses and resources. From IT tips and tricks to career advice, find the right course for you.
Career active
Boost your career with this free resource for library members, including tips and videos on CVs, application forms and interviews.
Cisco networking academy
Improve your IT skills with these free, online courses. Master the basics as you complete sessions at your own pace.
Theory test pro
Pass your driving theory test first time with this free resource. Practice with a full bank of official questions licensed from the DSA.
English conversation groups
If you're learning English for the first time, you can work on your speaking skills in these supportive, informal conversation groups.
FutureLearn
With courses from leading universities around the world, you can learn a new skill one step at a time.
Learn my way
Improve your IT skills with this do-it-yourself course, supported by our friendly library staff.
Learning and research
From historical archives to reference tools, discover learning and research resources at Beckenham Library.
Newspaper records
Discover digital newspaper archives from major publications including The Times and the Financial Times.
Ancestry tools
Dive into the past and trace your family tree using free ancestry tools such as Find My Past and Who’s Who and Who Was Who.
Oxford reference resources
Access a range of reference tools online including Oxford Dictionaries and Oxford Bibliographies.
Britannica online
As a library member, you can access the adult, junior or student edition of Britannica Online for free.
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