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Expressions of interest invited for new West Wickham Library café

GLL is seeking an experienced, creative, professional catering operator to deliver a successful café in West Wickham Library, located at Glebe Way, in the heart of the community. The Library is being refurbished and is due to re-open in April 2025. 
  
In addition to providing a high quality service with great value product options, a key outcome also sought by this expression of interest is to provide meaningful opportunity to the community – whether through employment, social inclusion, economic or environmental benefits. 
  
This exciting and unique opportunity demands a strong emphasis on customer experience, innovative product options and the ability to meet the needs of library customers and local residents. 
  
The entire space, including counter, seating area and storage is 85m2 on the ground floor and mezzanine level. 
  
It is anticipated that the operator will offer pre-prepared food which can either be delivered daily, or stored in the provided on-site facilities which include fridge, freezer and shelving. 

Please submit expressions of interest below by Thursday 21st November 2024
 
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Chislehurst Library - Temporary relocation for refurbishment
The London Borough of Bromley will soon commence works on the refurbishment of Chislehurst Library, closing temporarily from Wednesday 20th November 2024 until late summer 2025.

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Bromley Libraries

Bromley Libraries Membership

Think a library membership is all about books? Think again. With a free membership, you can enjoy a range of library services.

With a free membership, you can enjoy a range of library services, including events and activities, archives and digital resources, community support groups, and more! Plus, when you become a member of your local library in Bromley, you'll gain access to all our libraries in the Bromley area, meaning you can visit whichever library suits you. 

Learn more about the benefits of library membership below. 

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New Website Support

Welcome to the new Better Libraries website.
We hope that you will enjoy exploring the new Better Libraries experience, and accessing all of your library services in one place.
 
Currently our website is in Beta Testing mode, this is a phase where real users access a website to help identify bugs or errors that only occur with active use. This does mean that you may encounter these issues while using our new service.
Should you discover something that doesn’t quite look right, please get in touch with our Website Support team for assistance at website.support@gll.org
Where possible, please take a screenshot to help illustrate the issue, and supply which page the error occurs on, the easiest way to supply this information is by copying and pasting the address in your browser's address bar at the top of your screen, which starts http://www.better.org.uk/library.
Thank you for your patience while we transition to this new service.

If you are having issues signing up during this transition period, please contact central.library@gll.org or call 020 3931 0900 for more information about library membership.

Bromley library membership benefits

Here's an overview of what's included in your Bromley library membership:

Library catalogue

Whether you're working your way through the classics or are looking for the latest bestsellers, discover our extensive library catalogue.

Online resources

From digital newspaper archives to ancestry tools, you can access a range of online reference and research resources as a Bromley library member.

DVDs

Apart from books, you can also borrow a range of DVDs. Check your local Bromley library for fees and loan times.



Computers, printing and Wi-Fi

You can access free Wi-Fi at all 16 Bromley libraries. We also have computer and printing facilities at most locations.

Events and activities

There's always plenty going on at our Bromley libraries! From author talks to book clubs, find activities and events for all ages at a library near you.

Accessible facilities

We want everyone to be able to enjoy visiting their local library. That's why our Bromley facilities and services cater for a range of access needs.
Theory Test Pro 

Pass your theory test first time with this handy online resource. With this bank of official questions (DSA licensed), you can practice and prepare for your test.

Britannica Online

If you're a library member, you can access the adult, student or junior edition of Britannica Online, a digital encyclopedia with thousands of articles.

Start-up Bromley

Whether you're a budding business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, our Start-Up Bromley sessions will help you grow your network and support your growth.

For more information about your membership, see our Terms and Conditions

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Fees and charges

You can borrow and reserve books for free across our Bromley libraries. There are fees and charges for late returns, DVD loans printing services and more.

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Fees and charges

Events and activities

Browse timetables and see what's on at our libraries across Bromley. From author talks to book clubs, we have activities for children and adults so there's something for everyone.

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Bromley events and activities

Help Centre

Got a question? Visit our Help Centre for answers to our most frequently asked questions and details about how to get in touch with your local library.

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Bromley help centre