Corbett Community Library

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Corbett Community Library We are a mainly volunteer-run and charity-funded centre - still providing the same library services, and more at that!

The Archibald Corbett Society and the Corbett Residents Association have joined forces to create the Corbett Community Library, Arts and Heritage Centre as a charity and taken over the management of Torridon Road Library from Lewisham Council. The Library has been developed into a community hub, the Corbett Community Centre, to promote the following charitable purposes: the advancement of education, the advancement of arts and heritage and the advancement of citizenship and community development for the benefit of residents living within the surrounding area with a specific emphasis on services for families and young and older people. The existing library service has been extended to encourage digital inclusion, provide weekly sessions for school groups and weekend tuition for school children and develop family and adult education facilities. The Library has become a centre for encouraging local residents to learn about the heritage of the area they reside in. The Charity has also advanced the arts through regular exhibitions promoting the work of local artists and craft makers, holding music recitals featuring local musicians and hosting performances. The Library is a Dementia Friendly Centre and holds activities for older people to include their carers and a number of advice services are available targeted at different age groups.

23/10/2026

🎉 CHECK US OUT, WE’RE 10 TODAY! 🎉

Ten years ago, we opened our doors as a volunteer-powered community library. Today, we’re so proud to have grown from strength to strength, becoming a thriving, relevant and much-needed community hub. ❤️

A huge THANK YOU to all our volunteers, customers and stakeholders who have supported us along the way and continue to make everything we do possible. We couldn’t have done it without you!

🎂 Help us celebrate 10 years by donating £10 to support our next decade! You can donate via our website, in person at the library, or by clicking here:
https://corbettcommunity.org.uk/donate/

Here’s to the next 10 years!
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Thank you for being part of our journey.
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Join in our celebrations at our Disco Under the Dome tonight, Heritage Talk on Wednesday 28 Oct or Friday Art Auction 30 Oct! Book tickets here: https://corbettcommunity.org.uk/events/art-auction/?occurrence=2026-10-30

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Gallery SE6
Lewisham Local
Calico
Corbett Residents' Association
Little Rainbow Day Nursery
Janet Daby
Singalong Sally
Michael France
Lorraine Chastanet Joseph
Maria Papaioakim Smeaton
Jacky Berry

Disco under the Dome - Saturday 24 October.
23/10/2026

Disco under the Dome - Saturday 24 October.

As we prepare to celebrate our 10yr Anniversary tomorrow we will be closing the library at 2pm to set up. Sorry in advan...
23/10/2026

As we prepare to celebrate our 10yr Anniversary tomorrow we will be closing the library at 2pm to set up. Sorry in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. Want to join in the celebrations?

Disco Under the Dome – Corbett Community Library, Sat 24 Oct 2026 - Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Corbett Community Library with a night of music, dancing and community spirit! Ten years ago, on this very day, the Corbett Community Library reopened under the care of local volunteers. To mark...

23/10/2026

🪩Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie!🕺✨

This Saturday night, we’ll pushing back the bookshelves so you can join us on the dancefloor under the dome. A night of 70s tunes to celebrate 10 years (tomorrow) of Corbett Community Library! 🎉

Grab a Harvey Wallbanger or a mocktail from the bar and show us your best moves. 🍸

🎟️ Book your tickets https://www.tickettailor.com/events/corbettcommunitylibrary/2295484
Don’t miss out on this special celebration. 🪩❤️

Lewisham Local Lewisham Local Gallery SE6 Corbett Residents' Association

Next Thursday 29 October we have not one but *two* authors taking over our library! Join Jamel C. Campbell from 9:30-10:...
22/10/2026

Next Thursday 29 October we have not one but *two* authors taking over our library! Join Jamel C. Campbell from 9:30-10:30am for a reading of his picture book Olu's Teacher, a fantastic Michael Rosen-recommended story about starting nursery, and then stick around for Enomwoyi Damali, author of the Nzinga and Amber Class book series, for a reading of her books (aimed at 5-9 year olds) from 11am. A perfect free half term activity!

TOMORROW NIGHT: ART, STORIES & COMMUNITY! ✨Join us on Wednesday 21 October for our very first PechaKucha-style artist me...
20/10/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT: ART, STORIES & COMMUNITY! ✨

Join us on Wednesday 21 October for our very first PechaKucha-style artist meet up — celebrating the brilliant ideas and stories shaping our local creative scene. 🧡

Hear from our featured artists: Wendy Dean - Mosaic artist , David Johnson, Cristine Caudwell, Marta Ceramics, Allison Parkinson and Pete Nguyen 🇬🇧🇻🇳

Expect short, inspiring presentations, creative conversations and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow art lovers and curious minds.

Never experienced PechaKucha? Think 20 images, 20 seconds each — a fast-paced, fascinating glimpse into the people behind the art!

⏰ Doors open at 6pm, so come early, grab a drink from our reasonably priced bar and catch up with our creative community. Presentations begin at 6.30pm and end at 8pm (ish).

🖼️ This special evening is part of our 10th anniversary season of events and the perfect warm-up for our upcoming The Annual Corbett Charity Art Auction on Friday 30 October.

Whether you’re an artist, an art enthusiast or simply interested in hearing new ideas, everyone is welcome.

🎟️ Book your free ticket now (link in stories and highlights) and be part of the conversation!

Lewisham Libraries Corbett Community Library

Ever partied under a glass dome? Or been to a disco 💃 in a library? 📚 Now is your chance! This time next Saturday, get y...
17/10/2026

Ever partied under a glass dome? Or been to a disco 💃 in a library? 📚
Now is your chance! This time next Saturday, get your dancing shoes on and join us for a party 70’s style!!!

📅 When: Saturday 24 October
⏰ Time: 7–11pm
🎟️ Tickets: Just £5 — link in highlights or pop into the library
📍 Where: 103 Torridon Road, Catford, SE6 1RQ

✨ A chance to party like it’s the 70s, right on your doorstep!

It's two weeks until Halloween and our Halloween Spooktacular! Come along for creepy crafts, alarming activities, terrif...
17/10/2026

It's two weeks until Halloween and our Halloween Spooktacular! Come along for creepy crafts, alarming activities, terrifying treats, and our popular witches' brew! It's on 5-7pm with £3 entry, drop-in during your trick-or-treating for even more fun!

On 29 October at 9:30am, local author Jamel Campbell will be taking over our storytime for a reading of his book Olu's T...
16/10/2026

On 29 October at 9:30am, local author Jamel Campbell will be taking over our storytime for a reading of his book Olu's Teacher! It's about Olu's first day at nursery and comes recommended by Michael Rosen. Come and join Jamel Campbell at the library for the free reading session!
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Address

103 Torridon Road
London
SE61RQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

02083785358

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