Sutton Central Library Closed for Essential Maintenance
Thu 07/12/2023
Sutton Central Library Closed for Essential Maintenance
Sutton Central Library is undergoing essential maintenance work between Friday 24 November and Friday 15 December. During this time various services will have alternative arrangements as specified below. Arrangements may change over time, please follow us on X, formerly Twitter, (@SuttonLibraries) or Facebook (@SuttonLibrariesLondon) for the latest updates.
If you have any queries, please feel free to email [email protected]. Thank you.
Changes to library access
Sutton Central Library will have the following opening hours.
- Friday 24 November: 9am - 1pm
- Saturday 25 November - Wednesday 29 November: Closed
- Thursday 30 November - Sunday 3 December: Open as usual
- Monday 4 December - Friday 15 December: Open with alternative access
- Saturday 16 December: Normal opening hours resume
Starting Monday 4 December, the ground floor of Sutton Central Library will have reduced access. Library visitors will only be able to enter and navigate between the east entrance (by Sutton College) and west entrance (facing Holiday Inn) on the ground floor. Visitors may also travel to and use the upper floors via the west stairwell. Several areas will be unavailable including ground floor children’s library, ground floor PCs, the family lounge and the lift to Civic Offices.
Please note, the closest alternative libraries are Cheam Library (1.2 miles away) and Library at the Life Centre (1.4 miles away).
Changes in book borrowing
During open hours visitors to Sutton Central Library are able to browse books on the upper floors of the library and self-service kiosks are available on the ground floor near the west entrance. Reserved books will be located on the ground floor for collection.
Library stock may also be borrowed through a ‘Select & Collect’ service. Your library card number and PIN will be required; new users can register for a free library card number and PIN. To have books available for you to collect from a library, you can:
- Select your book via:
- The library platform
- My Library App (Android / Apple)
- Email [email protected] - Receive confirmation saying your books are ready to collect.
- Collect your books in Sutton Central library within 14 days.
Using your library card, you can pay for any fee charges online. Log into your account on the discovery platform, click on “Pay Now” and then follow the payment instructions. You can use your library card for free digital access to national and international newspapers and magazines.
Changes in I.T. facilities
During open hours public computers, printing and photocopying facilities continue to be available on Level 2. Visitors are able to use the public computers for one hour for free, with extended time being available for an additional charge (we will support library users who need longer).
Printing can be done and paid for directly from public computers by finding the library name in the printer options and following the on screen instructions. Alternatively customers can pay for printing through the Princh app (Android / Apple). Photocopying is paid at the machine and requires exact change.
Changes in Study Spaces, Events and Community Groups
Study Spaces will be unavailable from Friday 24 November at 1pm until Wednesday 29 November. Library members will be able to book a study space in Sutton Central Library from Thursday 30 November. Between Thursday 30 November and Sunday 3 December, study spaces are available on Level 1 and Level 2. Between Monday 4 December and Friday 15 December, study spaces are available on Level 2 only.
During open hours, events, activities and meetings that typically take place on Sutton Central Library ground floor (such as Rhymetime, Storytime and Community clubs and groups) will take place on Level 1 in the community space.
Changes to Partner Library Services
The Cafe in Sutton Central Library will be closed from Friday 24 November onwards. Normal opening hours resume from Monday 8 January 2024.
PlayWise will be open between Friday 24 November and Friday 15 December. Please contact PlayWise for further details of their events and services.
Family Hub in Sutton Central Library will be closed from Friday 24 November at 1pm until Friday 15 December. Normal opening hours resume from Saturday 16 December. For information on further support visit Start Well Sutton Children’s Centres on facebook for a wide range of services and activities suitable for parents.
Library of Things Sutton will be closed from Friday 24 November at 1pm until Friday 15 December. Normal opening hours resume from Saturday 16 December. Your nearest Library of Things is in Morden.