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Printer Friendly Page Business Community Information History Learning and Skills Leisure Links Living Visiting Croydon Search About the Site			Learning and Skills Borough Map Child Care Education Schools and Colleges Tutors and Translators What's On Learning and Skills Do you want to find out more about what your local Croydon library? Here are some FAQs about Croydon libraries. Click on the question to find the answer. What will I find at my local Croydon library? Who can join? How do I join Croydon libraries? Do I have to pay to join the library? What can I borrow from Croydon libraries? What is available for children and young people? Can I use a computer in the library? Can I receive help on looking for a job and completing my C.V.? What will I find at my local Croydon library? Why not come and visit your local library where you will find Books to borrow and to use in the library Newspapers and magazines Leaflets Information Computers giving internet / email access Friendly and helpful staff Who can join? Everyone can join a Croydon Library so come and visit us. Click here to find the address of your local library. Adults Children including tickets for babies and toddlers Childminders - you need to be a registered childminder Home educators. The child or children must be registered with the Local Authority How do I join Croydon libraries? There is no form to fill in. All you need to do is bring 1 item of identity (I.D.) showing your name and address, for example driving licence bank statement utility bill benefit book children and young people under the age of 16 need their parent or guardian to sign their ticket Do I have to pay to join the library? No. It is free for you to join the library and to borrow books. You only have to pay if you borrow DVDs, Videos, CDs, CD Roms, or talking books. You will also have to pay 15p a day fine on any item if you forget to return it or renew it on time. There are no charges for children’s and large print books. What can I borrow from Croydon libraries? If you are an adult you can borrow: 9 books (4 week loan) 6 CDs (4 week loan) 6 Videos or DVDs (one week loan) 9 talking books (4 week loan) Children can borrow: 9 items - books and talking books What is available for children and young people? If you have children there is plenty for them to do and to borrow at their local library. For younger children there are: board books and picture books baby rhyme time sessions wiggle and jiggle sessions For older children there are: Story books and information books Story time sessions Activities children in the holidays Family Reading Groups - parents and carers with their children meet to discuss books Chatterbox reading groups - reading groups for children aged between 8 and 11 years Teenage reading groups Homework Help Clubs Can I use a computer in the library? Why not visit the library and use the computers. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. All Croydon libraries offer free access to the internet and word processing There is a charge for print outs Occasionally there are computer classes that take place in the Central Library For computer classes please contact the Central Library for further information. Telephone 020 8726 6900 and ask to speak to the library staff on Level 2. Can I receive help on looking for a job and completing my C.V.? Are you struggling with a job application or CV? Do you want to find a local course? Why not come along to the 'Next Step' sessions. To find out the days and times of the 'Next Step' sessions please contact library staff on Level 2 of the Central Library. Telephone 020 8726 6900 or email nextstep@croydon.gov.uk Back to Get On


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