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Pollards Hill Library
From October 2008 to August 2009 the library was redeveloped as part of the Big Lottery's 'Community Libraries' fund. The new modern Pollards Hill library offers three dedicated learning rooms that are currently facilitating a wide range of basic skills courses, health information and other community activities and events. There is also a large stock of new books and DVDs, the 'Pollards Chill' area, perfect for reading the daily papers and brand new computers with free access to the internet. There is also a computer room managed by Exchange Group offering a range of IT courses including literacy and numeracy.
As part of this redevelopment we are working towards the targets set out in the Pollards Hill Library Community Engagement plan which was agreed by the Big Lottery as part of the funding received.
Discover Pollards Hill Library at our OPEN DAY!
Come and experience the range of activities we run at the library all in one day! From salsa to beginners IT, from photography to kids crafts we have so much happening you would be crazy to miss out!
This fun packed day is on Friday 13 August 2010 from 10.30-6pm....
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Leaves 10am | Walking bus from Ivy Gardens children's centre |
| 10.30-11am | Summer story time |
| 10.30-12.30pm | Basic internet class (beginner level) |
| 11-12pm | Salsa Funtastica! (All ages welcome) |
| 11-12.30pm | Polka theatre 'Mission to Mars' workshop |
| 1-3pm | Employment workshop- improve your CV (run by A4E) |
| 2-4pm | Fun maths games- family learning |
| 4-6pm |
Digital photography Workshop (Work with a professional photographer. Please bring your own camera or mobile phone with camera) |
| 4-6pm | Children's alien mask craft activity |
| ALL DAY | Merton Adult Education will be available to discuss what classes are available and registration for classes starting in September |
| ALL DAY | Other organisations here with information on their services: Exchange Group; Imagine Mental Health; A4E (employment support) |
Courses and activities
- Library activities
- Skills for Life courses
- Getting back to work
- Arts and Crafts
- Health and Fitness
- Family Learning Activities
- Parenting and Childcare activities
- Volunteering
- IT courses run by Learn Direct
Find us on Facebook
Take a look at our Facebook page and become a fan of the Library. There are lots of great photos of library activities. .
Contact us
Key contact: Ben Bartlett (Temporary manager)
South Lodge Avenue
Mitcham
CR4 1LT
Telephone: 020 8274 5741
Fax: 020 8765 0925
Email: pollardshill.library@merton.gov.uk
Opening hours
| Day | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9.30-12.30pm and 1.30-7pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30-12.30pm and 1.30-7pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9.30-12.30pm and 1.30-7pm |
| Friday | 9.30-12.30pm and 1.30-7pm |
| Saturday | 9.30-12.30pm and 1.30-5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Library will be closed on Thursday 3 June for essential maintenance works
How to get there
Buses: 60, 118, 152, 463
Disabled access
Ramps leading to library from car park and main road.
Facilities
Induction Loop system, photocopier, fax, study space within the library, DVD's, talking books,car parking, eight adults People's Network computers, four for teenagers and six for children with internet access, local information service and leaflets, small reference section, books for loan, newspapers and magazines, inter-library loans, community advertising noticeboard.
Newspaper and magazine titles received
Daily Mirror, Telegraph, Mail. Voice, Caribbean Times, South London Press, Loot, Croydon Advertiser, Auto Trader, Daily Jang, Stardust.
Children's library information
Storytimes every Friday 10.30 - 11am.
Musical Mayhem every two weeks on Mondays. Starts 5 October 10 -10.30am.
Community engagement
See also
- Pollards Hill Library events
- Library catalogue and online services - Search the catalogue, renew items and more
- Pollards Hill Library improvement plans
- Fees and charges
This page was last updated on Tuesday 27 July 2010