The Library at The Upper Norwood Library Hub

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39 - 42 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1TJ
Crystal Palace Station (850 yd)
Upper Norwood L.

Upper Norwood L.

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.
Items with an extra charge
• PA system

Simple setup (1000W speaker with line in connection for Laptop/Phone OR 1x microphone- £5.00

Full or complex setup- £ Contact us for price.

• Stage

2 piece stage (2mx2m or 4mx1m)- £5.00

2+ piece stage (up to 6mx3m)- £30.00



Stewarding/security and sound/Lighting technician can be hired for an additional cost- £ Contact us for price.
Extra staff are charged at £15 per hour.

If you require other additions such as catering or other furniture please contact us as we may be able to arrange for a quote on your behalf. If you are bringing in additional furniture or electrical equipment then please notify us during the booking process; electrical items need to be PAT tested before being brought on site.

If you are planning on having music during your event including DJ or live performances, UNLH PA/sound system must be used in order for us to reasonably monitor and control sound levels in the space in line with our license. Staff will monitor sound levels during hire and may turn down levels if required.
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.
Items with an extra charge
• PA system

Simple setup (1000W speaker with line in connection for Laptop/Phone OR 1x microphone- £5.00

Full or complex setup- £ Contact us for price.

• Stage

2 piece stage (2mx2m or 4mx1m)- £5.00

2+ piece stage (up to 6mx3m)- £30.00



Stewarding/security and sound/Lighting technician can be hired for an additional cost- £ Contact us for price.
Extra staff are charged at £15 per hour.

If you require other additions such as catering or other furniture please contact us as we may be able to arrange for a quote on your behalf. If you are bringing in additional furniture or electrical equipment then please notify us during the booking process; electrical items need to be PAT tested before being brought on site.

If you are planning on having music during your event including DJ or live performances, UNLH PA/sound system must be used in order for us to reasonably monitor and control sound levels in the space in line with our license. Staff will monitor sound levels during hire and may turn down levels if required.
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.
Items with an extra charge
• PA system

Simple setup (1000W speaker with line in connection for Laptop/Phone OR 1x microphone- £5.00

Full or complex setup- £ Contact us for price.

• Stage

2 piece stage (2mx2m or 4mx1m)- £5.00

2+ piece stage (up to 6mx3m)- £30.00



Stewarding/security and sound/Lighting technician can be hired for an additional cost- £ Contact us for price.
Extra staff are charged at £15 per hour.

If you require other additions such as catering or other furniture please contact us as we may be able to arrange for a quote on your behalf. If you are bringing in additional furniture or electrical equipment then please notify us during the booking process; electrical items need to be PAT tested before being brought on site.

If you are planning on having music during your event including DJ or live performances, UNLH PA/sound system must be used in order for us to reasonably monitor and control sound levels in the space in line with our license. Staff will monitor sound levels during hire and may turn down levels if required.
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.
Items with an extra charge
• PA system

Simple setup (1000W speaker with line in connection for Laptop/Phone OR 1x microphone- £5.00

Full or complex setup- £ Contact us for price.

• Stage

2 piece stage (2mx2m or 4mx1m)- £5.00

2+ piece stage (up to 6mx3m)- £30.00



Stewarding/security and sound/Lighting technician can be hired for an additional cost- £ Contact us for price.
Extra staff are charged at £15 per hour.

If you require other additions such as catering or other furniture please contact us as we may be able to arrange for a quote on your behalf. If you are bringing in additional furniture or electrical equipment then please notify us during the booking process; electrical items need to be PAT tested before being brought on site.

If you are planning on having music during your event including DJ or live performances, UNLH PA/sound system must be used in order for us to reasonably monitor and control sound levels in the space in line with our license. Staff will monitor sound levels during hire and may turn down levels if required.
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.
Items with an extra charge
• PA system

Simple setup (1000W speaker with line in connection for Laptop/Phone OR 1x microphone- £5.00

Full or complex setup- £ Contact us for price.

• Stage

2 piece stage (2mx2m or 4mx1m)- £5.00

2+ piece stage (up to 6mx3m)- £30.00



Stewarding/security and sound/Lighting technician can be hired for an additional cost- £ Contact us for price.
Extra staff are charged at £15 per hour.

If you require other additions such as catering or other furniture please contact us as we may be able to arrange for a quote on your behalf. If you are bringing in additional furniture or electrical equipment then please notify us during the booking process; electrical items need to be PAT tested before being brought on site.

If you are planning on having music during your event including DJ or live performances, UNLH PA/sound system must be used in order for us to reasonably monitor and control sound levels in the space in line with our license. Staff will monitor sound levels during hire and may turn down levels if required.
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.
Items with an extra charge
• PA system

Simple setup (1000W speaker with line in connection for Laptop/Phone OR 1x microphone- £5.00

Full or complex setup- £ Contact us for price.

• Stage

2 piece stage (2mx2m or 4mx1m)- £5.00

2+ piece stage (up to 6mx3m)- £30.00



Stewarding/security and sound/Lighting technician can be hired for an additional cost- £ Contact us for price.
Extra staff are charged at £15 per hour.

If you require other additions such as catering or other furniture please contact us as we may be able to arrange for a quote on your behalf. If you are bringing in additional furniture or electrical equipment then please notify us during the booking process; electrical items need to be PAT tested before being brought on site.

If you are planning on having music during your event including DJ or live performances, UNLH PA/sound system must be used in order for us to reasonably monitor and control sound levels in the space in line with our license. Staff will monitor sound levels during hire and may turn down levels if required.
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.
Items with an extra charge
• PA system

Simple setup (1000W speaker with line in connection for Laptop/Phone OR 1x microphone- £5.00

Full or complex setup- £ Contact us for price.

• Stage

2 piece stage (2mx2m or 4mx1m)- £5.00

2+ piece stage (up to 6mx3m)- £30.00



Stewarding/security and sound/Lighting technician can be hired for an additional cost- £ Contact us for price.
Extra staff are charged at £15 per hour.

If you require other additions such as catering or other furniture please contact us as we may be able to arrange for a quote on your behalf. If you are bringing in additional furniture or electrical equipment then please notify us during the booking process; electrical items need to be PAT tested before being brought on site.

If you are planning on having music during your event including DJ or live performances, UNLH PA/sound system must be used in order for us to reasonably monitor and control sound levels in the space in line with our license. Staff will monitor sound levels during hire and may turn down levels if required.
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
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Free parking is available on-site (3 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Free Tea/Coffee/Water
PA/Stage/Show Lighting
Flatscreen TV
Conference call facilities
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
PA system / music speakers available
Bring your own DJ

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled parking space available
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted / ticketed events
Loud music / 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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