Our facilities
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.
Study space
Whether you're studying or working, find desks, quiet areas and dedicated study spaces at Petts Wood 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.
Workspaces at Petts Wood Library
Whether you need to use one of our PCs or just a desk to study we have plenty of workspaces at Petts Wood 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, Bromley Central Library and Chislehurst Libraries have spaces for hire for up to 200 people.
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, Bromley Central Library and Chislehurst Libraries have spaces for hire for up to 200 people.
New to Petts Wood Library
Invisible women: exposing data bias in a world designed for men
Criado-Perez, Caroline, author.
The book of wilding: a practical guide to rewilding, big and small
Tree, Isabella, 1964- author.
Boris Johnson: the gambler
Bower, Tom, author.
What went wrong with Brexit: and what we can do about it
Foster, Peter, author.
Rebirding: rewilding Britain and its birds
Macdonald, Benedict, author.
Britain alone: the path from Suez to Brexit
Stephens, Philip, author.
Feral: rewilding the land, sea and human life
Monbiot, George, 1963- author.
Find more books and resources in our library catalogue
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Featured skills courses
Improve your understanding of a topic or learn something new with our range of skills courses and resources. From IT tips and tricks to career advice, find the right course for you.
Career active
Boost your career with this free resource for library members, including tips and videos on CVs, application forms and interviews.
Cisco networking academy
Improve your IT skills with these free, online courses. Master the basics as you complete sessions at your own pace.
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.
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.
FutureLearn
With courses from leading universities around the world, you can learn a new skill one step at a time.
Learn my way
Improve your IT skills with this do-it-yourself course, supported by our friendly library staff.
Learning and research
From historical archives to reference tools, discover learning and research resources at Petts Wood 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.
Community support
Start up Bromley
Whether you’re just starting out or have already set up your business, we run free workshops across Bromley Libraries to help support business owners.
Support groups
From community IT sessions to stop smoking advice, there are plenty of support groups at Petts Wood Library, no matter what you're struggling with.
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