Are you a library member curious about the Internet and need one-on-one support with your computing skills? If so, you can make an appointment to spend 15-30 minutes with a librarian at the Carnegie Library. Whether you need to:
Lambeth's West Norwood Library holds an enhanced Poetry Collection containing a wide selection of poetry; from the best-loved prize-winning poets to others you have yet to discover. The Library also houses the BBC Poetry Please programme and a 'Listening Post' facility so you can sit back and lose yourself in poetry.
The Library's poetry collection can be accessed from the West Norwood Library shelves or by placing a free reservation at the Carnegie Library. You can start by searching for poetry on the Lambeth Library Catalogue.
The Carnegie Library Poetry Circle - Meets every Monday, 1pm-3pm
The Poetry Archive - Online collection of recordings of poets reading their work
Opening Hours:
14 – 16 Knights Hill
London
SE27 0HY
Tel: 020 7926 8092
Email: WestNorwoodLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Website: West Norwood Library
Twitter: @WNorwoodLibrary
Local transport
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Did you know the West Norwood Library holds Lambeth's music score collection? It contains a wide range of music; from the classical Mozart and Chopin to the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston. Do Muse, Green Day, or Outcast take your fancy?
The collection can be accessed from the Norwood Library or by placing a free reservation at the Carnegie Library. You can start by searching for scores on the Lambeth Library Catalogue.
Opening Hours:
14 - 16 Knights Hill
London
SE27 0HY
Tel: 020 7926 8092
Email: WestNorwoodLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
Website: West Norwood Library
Twitter: @WNorwoodLibrary
Local transport
Map
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The Norwood and Brixton Foodbank is designed to help individuals and families in crisis through the provision of emergency food supplies. Local care professionals in the Lambeth and Croydon area refer people, with a food voucher to attend either the Norwood or Brixton Distribution point. There they are given food supplies, refreshments and where appropriate help in finding other professional help to get out of crisis.
Our collection in the Library is going very well, thanks to all who’ve donated. Please keep it coming! Here is a reminder of the Foodbank’s requirements:
Food – must be long-life• Milk (UHT all sizes) |
Non-food• Nappies – all sizes |
The Norwood and Brixton Foodbank welcomes donations from the general public and businesses who can contribute food to support local well–being in a simple and practical way.
For further details of the work of Norwood and Brixton Foodbank, and how you can be involved contact:
Norwood Distribution centre
St Luke’s Church
Knights Hill
West Norwood
SE27 0HS
Brixton Distribution centre
St Paul's Church
Ferndale Road
Brixton SW9 8AH
Website: Brixton and Norwood Foodbank
Telephone: 07538 888 415
Email: norwoodfoodbank@btinternet.com