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.
Health Hubs
Our trained librarians are on hand to take your blood pressure and use our intelligent scales to offer you a health report. Our staff can recommend you a helpful title to help you on your health journey. These happen weekly and keep a look out on social media for additional days when the pharmacy will be in to offer ear check ups too.
Mondays: Coldharbour Library 10am-12pm
Tuesdays: Eltham Centre Library 12pm-2pm
Wednesdays: Woolwich Centre Library 10am-12pm
Thursdays: Greenwich Centre Library 12pm-2pm
Mondays: Coldharbour Library 10am-12pm
Tuesdays: Eltham Centre Library 12pm-2pm
Wednesdays: Woolwich Centre Library 10am-12pm
Thursdays: Greenwich Centre Library 12pm-2pm
Library Of Things
Woolwich Library of Things is a place where you can borrow useful household items for DIY, cleaning, gardening, events, entertainment and more for a few pounds per day. Pick your items here.
ReaderPen
ReaderPen is a convenient portable tool to support independent reading and literacy. Scan text with this state-of-the-art device to have words read out with natural speaking voices and defined with highest tier dictionaries in an instant. ReaderPen also features a voice recorder and supports to store scanned text.
Everything is built-in and there is no need or requirement for internet connection.
To loan a ReaderPen email greenwichacquistions@gll.org
Everything is built-in and there is no need or requirement for internet connection.
To loan a ReaderPen email greenwichacquistions@gll.org
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.
Monday
Monday
- Plumstead Centre Library, third Monday of the month 5pm-6pm
- West Greenwich Library, second Monday of the month 5.45pm-7pm
Tuesday
- West Greenwich Library, French Literature group, fortnightly 2pm-4pm (starting again from the 24th September)
- Eltham Centre Library, 2.15pm-3.30pm
Wednesday
- Woolwich Centre Library, African Caribbean group, the third Wednesday of the month 12.30pm-1.30pm
- Greenwich Centre Library, last Wednesday of the month 6pm-7pm
- Greenwich Centre Library, Science Fiction group, third Wednesday of the month 6pm-7pm
Thursday
- Woolwich Centre Library, last Thursday of the month 5.30pm-6.30pm
- Thamesmere Centre Library, second Thursday of the month 6pm-7pm
- Greenwich Centre Library, second Thursday of the month 6pm-7pm
- Charlton House Library, the first Thursday of the month 5pm-6pm
- Slade Centre Library, last Thursday of the month 5.30pm-6.45pm
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
Plumstead Centre Library 11am-12pm
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 2pm-3pm
Charlton Library 4pm-5pm
Saturdays
Eltham Centre Library 9.30am-10.30am
New Eltham Library 10am-11am
Thamesmere Library 11am-12pm
Mondays
Plumstead Centre Library 11am-12pm
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 2pm-3pm
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. You must contact the library before attending to ensure there are spaces and are the appropriate level.
Woolwich Centre Library
Monday 10.30am-11.30am
Monday 5.30pm-6.45pm
Woolwich Centre Library
Monday 10.30am-11.30am
Monday 5.30pm-6.45pm
Financial support and advice
Need help with money matters? Find supportive groups and expert advice at Greenwich libraries.
The Citizen's Advice Bureau
The Citizen's Advice Bureau runs a range of sessions to give you guidance on a range of financial issues. Topics can include benefits, debt, banking, pensions and budgeting. We have weekly slots at Plumstead Centre Library on Thursdays, 11am-12pm, but these must be booked in advance through the Citizen's Advice Bureau.
Cost of living support
Also run by the Citizen's Advice Bureau, these dedicated sessions can help you manage the rising cost of living, with advice on budgeting and support if you're struggling.
Barclays drop-in sessions
Get advice from the banking experts at Barclays at these friendly drop-in sessions. Whether you need help with online banking or want to learn more about your account options, come along.
Looking for more support? Browse all financial advice and guidance services below.
The Citizen's Advice Bureau
The Citizen's Advice Bureau runs a range of sessions to give you guidance on a range of financial issues. Topics can include benefits, debt, banking, pensions and budgeting. We have weekly slots at Plumstead Centre Library on Thursdays, 11am-12pm, but these must be booked in advance through the Citizen's Advice Bureau.
Cost of living support
Also run by the Citizen's Advice Bureau, these dedicated sessions can help you manage the rising cost of living, with advice on budgeting and support if you're struggling.
Barclays drop-in sessions
Get advice from the banking experts at Barclays at these friendly drop-in sessions. Whether you need help with online banking or want to learn more about your account options, come along.
Looking for more support? Browse all financial advice and guidance services below.
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.
COBRA resources
As a library member, you can access The Complete Business Reference Adviser (COBRA) website, full of tips on how to start and run a business.
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
