Libraries Consultation Update

Thank you to all who have participated in the Libraries Consultation process, and are keen to be involved with the proposed changes to our libraries.

To provide more time, we are extending the consultation deadline to 14 March 2021, and if you have any additional comments we are allowing multiple survey submissions.

The Libraries Consultation has had over 1400 responses to date, and many residents have questions which we would like to address in a series of Zoom webinars:

20 February Saturday
10.30am-11.30am
All Libraries service webinar: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141172349297

20 February Saturday
12noon-1.00pm
How to run a community library – with The Community Run Libraries National Peer Network: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141177717353

22 February Monday
6.00pm-7.00pm
South Norwood Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141178744425

23 February Tuesday
5.30pm-6.30pm
Broad Green Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141178832689

23 February Tuesday
6.45pm–7.45pm
Shirley Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141179013229

24 February Wednesday
5.30pm-6.30pm
Bradmore Green Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141181893845

24 February Wednesday
6.45pm-7.45pm
Sanderstead Library: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141182056331

These sessions will be recorded and available to access after the event.
Register on Eventbrite: bit.ly/CroyLibsEventbrite.

Submit your questions in advance (please note the relevant session) to librariesconsultation@croydon.gov.uk, or leave a message on 0207 884 5159.

For more details see the Libraries consultation website: www.croydon.gov.uk/library-consultation

Save Croydon Libraries Campaign Meeting – 9 Feb

Bradmore Green, Broad Green, Sanderstead, Shirley and South Norwood libraries have been earmarked for closure by Croydon Council.

Are YOU concerned about the five libraries under threat and the wider impact this will have on our much valued and well-used public library service in Croydon?

Join with others to discuss the consultation and what we can do to campaign to save our libraries.

Email SaveCroydonLibraries@gmail.com for login in details.

Shirley Scarecrow Festival

The Shirley Scarecrow Festival is a fun event all can take part in. The theme is TV Shows. See if you can guess which shows and TV characters you can spot on your walk.

If you’d like to just enjoy the scenes rather than participate then please feel free to donate on the just giving page. All monies go to Demelza Hospice Care for Children.

Click here to view a list of where the scarecrows are located.

Have fun on the trail and take lots of pictures!