Chislehurst Library

Facilities and services

Our facilities

Facilities and services on offer at Chislehurst Library

Printing

Black and white and colour printing is available for a small fee. Print in A4 or A3 from our computers or your own laptop.

Room hire

At Chislehurst Library we have meeting spaces, and other rooms for hire for both personal and professional use.

Study space

Whether you're studying or working, find desks, quiet areas and dedicated study spaces at Chislehurst Library. 

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library. You can log in on your phone, tablet or laptop. 

Charging points

We have plenty of charging points and sockets so you can charge your laptop, phone or tablet at your library.

Parking

Nearby to Chislehurst Library there is paid on-street parking and car park spaces, including accessible parking.

Quiet area

In our quiet areas, please switch off your mobile or turn it to silent and speak quietly, being mindful of other visitors

Café

Catch up with friends and family at our cosy on-site café. Enjoy a range of hot and cold drinks and tasty snack. 

Workspaces at Chislehurst Library

Whether you need a desk or a whole meeting room, we have plenty of workspaces at Chislehurst Library. 

We have desks and quiet study spaces that are free for everyone to use. They're available on a first come, first served basis.

If you need more room, we also have a meeting space for hire for up to 45 people. Minimum hire time is two hours and we'll provide tables and chairs.

New to Chislehurst Library

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Featured skills courses

Career active

Boost your career with this free resource for library members, including tips and videos on CVs, application forms and interviews.

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Cisco networking academy

Improve your IT skills with these free, online courses. Master the basics as you complete sessions at your own pace.
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Theory test pro

Pass your driving theory test first time with this free resource. Practice with a full bank of official questions licensed from the DSA.

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English conversation groups

If you're learning English for the first time, you can work on your speaking skills in these supportive, informal conversation groups.

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FutureLearn

With courses from leading universities around the world, you can learn a new skill one step at a time.
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Learn my way

Improve your IT skills with this do-it-yourself course, supported by our friendly library staff.  
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Learning and research

From historical archives to reference tools, discover learning and research resources at Chislehurst Library.

Newspaper records

Discover digital newspaper archives from major publications including The Times and the Financial Times.

Ancestry tools

Dive into the past and trace your family tree using free ancestry tools such as Find My Past and Who’s Who and Who Was Who. 

Oxford reference resources

Access a range of reference tools online including Oxford Dictionaries and Oxford Bibliographies.

Britannica online

As a library member, you can access the adult, junior or student edition of Britannica Online for free. 

Explore more facilities and services in Bromley

Find out about more facilities and services on offer at Chislehurst Library and within Bromley. 

Workspaces and Facilities

From meeting rooms for hire to study areas, discover our library workspaces.

Home library service

 If you can't make it to your local library, you can still take out books using our Home Library service.