The Book Nook logo, part of the Hub services for West Wickham, Shirley and Croydon.

Book Nook

The Book Nook is run in partnership with Croydon Libraries. It is part of our commitment to the community, to help keep a library service running in Shirley, following the closure of Shirley Library in 2024. 

The Book Nook is accessible during the church opening hours during the week. Books can be borrowed and returned without checking them out. Simply bring back the books you borrow, ready for the next person to enjoy. 

Groups that previously met at Shirley Library for shared reading and board games now meet in the Book Nook. 

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EVENTS:

  • Shared Reading Group meets every Friday, 10.15 - 11.15am 

  • Shirley Reading Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 4.30 - 5.30pm

  • Games Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 2 - 4pm

  • Story Time for Under 5s and their families, Wednesday (term time only) at 11am 

If you have any questions about the books on offer or the events that take place in the Book Nook, you can contact the Croydon Libraries team at libraryoutreach@croydon.gov.uk

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