Advice and guidance
From money matters and legal advice to support with training and searching for employment,
you'll find both drop-in and bookable services available at your library.
you'll find both drop-in and bookable services available at your library.
Library Of Things
The Library of Things in Woolwich is a place where you can borrow useful household items for DIY, cleaning, gardening, events, entertainment and more for a few pounds per day. Sign up on the website here to choose your items. Call 07541492736.
Reading Groups
We have friendly Reading Groups for members to make new friends and discuss what they have been reading. We recommend that you contact the library hosting the reading group you want to attend before the session to learn what they are reading.
- Abbey Wood Library, last Monday of the month 6-7pm
- Blackheath Library, last Thursday of the month 11am-12 noon
- Blackheath Library, last Monday of the month 2.30pm-4pm
- Blackheath Library, first Monday of the month 6-7pm
- Charlton House Library, last Thursday of the month 11.30am-12.30pm
- Charlton House Library, first Thursday of the month 5.45pm-6.45pm
- Eltham Centre Library, first Thursday of the month 5.30-6.30pm
- Greenwich Centre Library, Sci-fi group, second to last Wednesday of the month 6pm-7pm
- Greenwich Centre Library, last Wednesday of the month 6pm-7pm
- Greenwich Centre Library, second Thursday of the month 6pm-7pm
- New Eltham Library, fourth Thursday of the month 5.30pm-6.30pm
- New Eltham Library, second Friday of the month
- Slade Centre Library, last Thursday of the month 6pm-7pm
- Thamesmere Centre Library, second Thursday of the month 6pm-7pm
- West Greenwich Library, second Monday of the month 5.45pm-7pm
- West Greenwich Library, fortnightly, 2-4pm, fluent French speakers only
- Woolwich Centre Library, African Caribbean group, third Wednesday of the month 12.30pm-1.30pm
- Woolwich Centre Library, last Thursday of the month 5.30pm-6.30pm
Community IT sessions
From printing to accessing information online, get all of your computer questions answered at one of our weekly community IT sessions. You are advised to contact your local library before attending a session, to check they have spaces.
Mondays
Thamesmere Library 11am-12pm
Slade Centre Library 11am-12pm
Abbey Wood Library 2pm-3pm
Tuesdays
West Greenwich Library 9am-10am
Coldharbour Library 11.30am-1pm
Wednesdays
Woolwich Centre Library 11am-12pm
Thursdays
Eltham Centre Library 10am-11am
Woolwich Centre Library 2:30pm-3:30pm
Charlton Library 4pm-5pm
Saturdays
Eltham Centre Library 9.30am-10.30am
New Eltham Library 10am-11am
Thamesmere Library 11am-12pm
Mondays
Thamesmere Library 11am-12pm
Slade Centre Library 11am-12pm
Abbey Wood Library 2pm-3pm
Tuesdays
West Greenwich Library 9am-10am
Coldharbour Library 11.30am-1pm
Wednesdays
Woolwich Centre Library 11am-12pm
Thursdays
Eltham Centre Library 10am-11am
Woolwich Centre Library 2:30pm-3:30pm
Charlton Library 4pm-5pm
Saturdays
Eltham Centre Library 9.30am-10.30am
New Eltham Library 10am-11am
Thamesmere Library 11am-12pm
English language groups
If you're learning English for the first time, you can work on your speaking skills in these supportive groups.
Woolwich Centre Library
Monday 10.30am-12.00am
Woolwich Centre Library
Monday 10.30am-12.00am
Support for businesses
Whether you're new to running a business or want to grow your network, you'll find plenty of career support across Greenwich libraries.
Start Up Greenwich
If you're an aspiring entrepreneur or have just started your own business, we run a free workshops across Greenwich for business owners.
Local business events
From workshops to community sessions, we run meetings and events at libraries across Greenwich so you can grow your business.
What our members say
"I don't think I'd be where I am without the support of Start-up Greenwich. I know I can run my ideas past my start-up advisers whenever I need to. They always give me good advice."
Liam Carlton
"I'm really rubbish with computers so it's great to have the IT drop in session so nearby! I can go and ask my questions without any judgement and the helpers always work with me to get it sorted."
Suzie Jones
"As a mum of two, the cost of living crisis definitely hit us hard. The financial advice sessions at West Greenwich Library have been a lifesaver. Now I know how to budget properly and make my money last."
Gina Peratti
