Our facilities
Facilities and services on offer at Plumstead 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 Plumstead Library we have meeting spaces 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 Plumstead 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
At Plumstead Library, we have limited free parking spaces, including accessible parking. There is also paid street 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. Currently not open.
Workspaces at Plumstead Library
Whether you need a desk or a whole meeting room, we have plenty of workspaces at Plumstead 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 a private space, we also have meeting rooms available for a small fee.
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 a private space, we also have meeting rooms available for a small fee.
Need to hire a room? Click the link below to find out more.
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Featured skills courses
Learn something new with our skills courses and resources. From driving theory to careers advice, find the right course for you.
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. *Must be accessed from a library computer*.
Learn my way
Improve your IT skills with this do-it-yourself course, supported by our friendly library staff.
Career active
Boost your career with this free resource for library members, including tips and videos on CVs, application forms and interviews.
Leisure Centre
Whatever your fitness goals our leisure facilities next door will help you achieve them. Our 33 station gym offers a range of fitness equipment for everyone, from cardiovascular machines to resistance equipment. Our sports hall is perfect for games of badminton, and in our two unique fitness studios we run a range of sessions, including performing arts, fitness and exercise classes. Our separate soft plays for under 3's and 3-7 year olds are perfect for encouraging adventurous play after storytime sessions.
Learning and research
From historical archives to reference tools, discover learning and research resources at Greenwich libraries.
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
From money matters to legal advice, we offer a range of services to support everyone in our communities.
Start up Greenwich
Whether you’re just starting out or have already set up your business, we run free workshops across Greenwich Libraries to help support business owners.
The Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau run sessions covering topics like tax, housing and healthcare. They also run Money Matters sessions for help with banking and debt issues.
Support groups
From community IT sessions to stop smoking advice, there are plenty of support groups at Plumstead Library, no matter what you're struggling with.
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