Upper Norwood Library
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Upper Norwood Joint Library is a Public Library located in Upper Norwood
, South London
. It stands in Lambeth on the edge of the borough boundary between both the London Borough of Croydon
and the London Borough of Lambeth
. It is located on Westow Hill, in Crystal Palace
town centre.
Upper Norwood Joint Library is an independent library service. It is funded by Croydon and Lambeth Councils, but is not part of either borough's library services. It has its own policies and procedures and is managed by a Joint Committee of councillors (four from each borough), currently chaired by Cllr Graham Pycock.
Upper Norwood Library also has its own membership procedures and circulation system and does not accept Lambeth or Croydon library membership cards. It cannot accept (or renew) returned books or other items from Lambeth or Croydon libraries.
The Upper Norwood Joint Library receives money from Lambeth and Croydon Councils. However, the administration is carried out on site by the staff.
In principle both boroughs should contribute an equal share of the library costs. For various reasons there has been unequal funding for most of the period since the 1980s, with one or other borough paying more.
Upper Norwood
Upper Norwood is an elevated area in south London, England within the postcode SE19. It is a residential district largely in the London Borough of Croydon although some parts extend into the London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Southwark and the London Borough of Bromley. Upper Norwood...
, South London
South London
South London is the southern part of London, England, United Kingdom.According to the 2011 official Boundary Commission for England definition, South London includes the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and...
. It stands in Lambeth on the edge of the borough boundary between both the London Borough of Croydon
London Borough of Croydon
The London Borough of Croydon is a London borough in South London, England and is part of Outer London. It covers an area of and is the largest London borough by population. It is the southernmost borough of London. At its centre is the historic town of Croydon from which the borough takes its name...
and the London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Lambeth
The London Borough of Lambeth is a London borough in south London, England and forms part of Inner London. The local authority is Lambeth London Borough Council.-Origins:...
. It is located on Westow Hill, in Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace, London
Crystal Palace is a residential area in south London, England named from the former local landmark, The Crystal Palace, which occupied the area from 1854 to 1936. The area is located approximately 8 miles south east of Charing Cross, and offers impressive views over the capital...
town centre.
Upper Norwood Joint Library is an independent library service. It is funded by Croydon and Lambeth Councils, but is not part of either borough's library services. It has its own policies and procedures and is managed by a Joint Committee of councillors (four from each borough), currently chaired by Cllr Graham Pycock.
Upper Norwood Library also has its own membership procedures and circulation system and does not accept Lambeth or Croydon library membership cards. It cannot accept (or renew) returned books or other items from Lambeth or Croydon libraries.
The Upper Norwood Joint Library receives money from Lambeth and Croydon Councils. However, the administration is carried out on site by the staff.
In principle both boroughs should contribute an equal share of the library costs. For various reasons there has been unequal funding for most of the period since the 1980s, with one or other borough paying more.