After a long wait, we are incredibly excited that the new West Norwood library and cinema are opening this week!
Wish it was Friday already? We do to! This Friday West Norwood Library is opening its doors to the public, take a sneak peak inside this amazing new community space below 👀📚⬇️ pic.twitter.com/wvnYDnGcJI
— Lambeth Council (@lambeth_council) November 7, 2018
The library is amazing – 35,000 books, IT facilities and free Wifi, full access and reading equipment for people with disabilities, dedicated children’s area, and increased opening times (54 hours a week, up from 42 currently). There is also a 4 screen cinema, a cafe and large community room.
Library times are: Mondays 1pm to 8pm; Tuesdays 10am to 8pm; Wednesdays 10am to 6pm; Thursdays 10am to 8pm; Fridays 10am to 6pm; Saturdays 10am to 6pm; Sundays 1pm to 5pm.
The West Norwood Library & Picturehouse building is fully wheelchair accessible with a lift and 3 disabled parking bays. Every screen will have an infrared system to play audio-described tracks (when provided by the film’s distributor) through hprovided headphones.
For details of the cinema programme see the Picturehouse website. Opening films are Widows (15) and Wildlife (12A) . Standard adult tickets £11.10 to £14.10 . Members get discounts and there is still time to sign up as a Founder Member.
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