How to FInd Us

The 124, 160, 181 and 284 all stop either opposite or around the corner, a less than two minutes’ walk away. Get off at the Sandhurst Road/St Andrews Church (all buses towards Catford, 160 towards Sidcup, and 284 towards Grove Park) or Torridon Road/St Andrews Church (181 towards Lewisham and 124 towards Grove Park) bus stop.

The 202 stops on Brownhill Road, a 5–10-minute walk away. Get off at the Torridon Road bus stop.

Catford Bridge and Catford are both a 10-minute bus ride (catch any bus from Catford & Catford Bridge Stations away from Catford) or a 20–30-minute walk away.

Hither Green is a 5-minute bus ride (catch the 181 towards Grove Park) or a 15-minute walk away.

Grove Park is a 10–15-minute bus ride away (catch the 124 or 284 towards Catford).

We have several cycle racks outside the front of the library.

Please catch public transport, walk or cycle if possible as there is limited on-street parking. Some parking is available outside the library and on adjacent residential roads.

Opening Hours

Monday 9am-5:30pm
Tuesday 9am-5:30pm
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 9am-5:30pm
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 10am – 1pm
Sunday CLOSED

Frequently asked questions

The library is fully accessible to wheelchair users. There is a wheelchair accessible gender neutral toilet. The upstairs of the library is accessed both by stairs and a wheelchair accessible platform lift. We have bright pink signage and stair edge tape to aid visually impaired users, and a large print book collection.

Join here

It doesn’t cost anything to join the library. It is free to…

  • Join the library
  • Take out a book
  • Renew a book
  • Use a computer*
  • Scan a document

*There is a small charge for printing.

Yes, provided they are in good condition and any non-fiction books contain up-to-date information. If you have a large quantity of books to donate please contact us first to ensure we have the capacity!

info@corbettcommunity.org.uk

Please contact Lewisham Libraries directly by visiting one of the four hub libraries, Downham, Deptford, Catford or Lewisham (closed until 2026) or by telephone on  0208 314 9800, or email libraries@lewisham.gov.uk

We cannot accept replacement copies that you have bought yourself.

If you are considerate and don’t disturb other users. Please note that we have no designated quiet areas or rooms (unless you are willing to hire the small office, see here) so if this is something you require our library may not be the best place for you.

Head to your online volunteer form or fill out and return this form either in the library or to info@corbettcommunity.org.uk and someone will be in touch.

Only service animals are allowed in public libraries as outlined in Lewisham Libraries bylaws.

There are no exceptions made to this rule based on the size of your dog, whether you are carrying your dog, whether your dog is friendly or if you are ‘just popping in to return a book’. You love your dog, other users may not.

Yes, although unless you hire a space (see here) we cannot guarantee you a table.

Yes, but this must be booked in advance to avoid clashes with other groups and classes. 

We love having children visit but we need to keep the space safe and welcoming for all our users.

Yes, as long as you eat and drink under the dome! There is no food allowed in the children’s library or computer area and no hot drinks by the computers (bottled water is fine, but please be careful not to spill it).

Bikes, E-bikes and E-scooters must not be brought into library buildings. They can be locked up outside the buildings at the designated areas. 

Charging of E-bikes or E-scooters is not permitted.