The Library at The Upper Norwood Library Hub
19 reviews
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39 - 42 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1TJ
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Crystal Palace Station (850 yd)
About this space
Newly created space in the front of the library. Available for all types of events but only outside library opening times as the area is part of the working library.
Perfect for intimate musical performances, book readings and other pop up artistic endeavours.
Prices
Monday
10:00 –
17:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 –
17:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Out of hours costs: Out of hours staffing costs apply to bookings made outside of regular library opening hours. The rate is £15 per person, per hour. Usually, only one staff member is necessary, but multiple staff may be required for larger events.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Tuesday
10:00 –
23:00
from
£35–£50
hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 –
17:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 –
23:00
from
£50
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Out of hours costs: Out of hours staffing costs apply to bookings made outside of regular library opening hours. The rate is £15 per person, per hour. Usually, only one staff member is necessary, but multiple staff may be required for larger events.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Wednesday
10:00 –
23:00
from
£35–£50
hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 –
17:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 –
23:00
from
£50
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Out of hours costs: Out of hours staffing costs apply to bookings made outside of regular library opening hours. The rate is £15 per person, per hour. Usually, only one staff member is necessary, but multiple staff may be required for larger events.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Thursday
10:00 –
17:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 –
17:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Out of hours costs: Out of hours staffing costs apply to bookings made outside of regular library opening hours. The rate is £15 per person, per hour. Usually, only one staff member is necessary, but multiple staff may be required for larger events.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Friday
10:00 –
0:00
from
£35–£50
hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 –
17:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 –
0:00
from
£50
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Out of hours costs: Out of hours staffing costs apply to bookings made outside of regular library opening hours. The rate is £15 per person, per hour. Usually, only one staff member is necessary, but multiple staff may be required for larger events.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Saturday
10:00 –
0:00
from
£35–£50
hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 –
17:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 –
0:00
from
£50
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Out of hours costs: Out of hours staffing costs apply to bookings made outside of regular library opening hours. The rate is £15 per person, per hour. Usually, only one staff member is necessary, but multiple staff may be required for larger events.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Sunday
10:00 –
23:00
from
£35–£50
hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 –
17:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 –
23:00
from
£50
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Out of hours costs: Out of hours staffing costs apply to bookings made outside of regular library opening hours. The rate is £15 per person, per hour. Usually, only one staff member is necessary, but multiple staff may be required for larger events.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Security costs: The terms of our license require us to provide two SIA security guards for any event lasting beyond 9pm. There is a minimum 4-hour hire period, and the rate is £27 per operative, per hour.
Bar: We can provide a fully stocked bar for the staffing cost of £15 per hour (Please note that for larger events, additional staffing may be necessary).
Corkage: You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume on the premises.
Wine: £2 per bottle
Case of beer: £5
Bottle of spirits: £5
For any birthday parties or event serving food or drink, a £22 standard cleaning fee applies to your booking.
Minimum booking duration:
2 hours
Capacity
Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 100
Classroom
up to 100
Catering and drinks
No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Disabled parking space available
Lift to all floors
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Host rules
We are open to everything, however, confetti and loose glitter with lead to a higher cleaning charge.
Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period
Show cancellation details
The Upper Norwood Library Hub is one of the original Victorian Public Libraries.
Closed by the local council in 2016 the library was reopened in 2017 and is now maintained by a community-run charity The Upper Norwood Library Trust.
The library has several adaptable spaces for hire including spaces within the library itself and a range of function rooms.
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