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NXL
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That community run library on New Cross Road, with the award winning toilet and knitting group!

We also have books!

Open Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat!

If you like what we do, please donate here: https://bit.ly/4fsy7va
NXL is pleased to announce we've had our stairlift installed! Thank you to the Laughology Fund for very kindly donating the money to NXL to fund this part of the project!
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
NXL is hosting a free blood pressure check drop-in this Thursday from 12:30 to 3pm. So drop by the library to get checked out!
September 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
NXL's technical department (thanks Kathy!) tells me this is a soundbar; we've got no use for it so if you do, come in and get it gratis! Make is LG, model is LAS455H
September 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Our basement archive is now open Saturday afternoons from 13:30 to 16:30 (and some ad-hoc weekday times)
We've (thanks Penny!) had an enormous sort-out of our basement fiction archive so searching for a particular author or book is now possible! If there's something specific you're after, feel free to message or email us and we can have a look, or if you're passing, drop in and take a look yourself!
August 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We've (thanks Penny!) had an enormous sort-out of our basement fiction archive so searching for a particular author or book is now possible! If there's something specific you're after, feel free to message or email us and we can have a look, or if you're passing, drop in and take a look yourself!
July 31, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Do you have cupboard boxes knocking about at home and are not sure what to do with them? Don't forget your good friends at New Cross Learning! We always need them to send off orders, one of the many ways that we use to keep NXL open and serving the public. Boxes - we want em!
July 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Welcome to local artist SuperFurryPanda and her fantastic sculptures – come in and take a look. Meanwhile the exhibition of fellow artist Tyrone continues!
July 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM
NXL is proud to announce that we are taking part in the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! So come in, help your children choose some books to read and describe to our volunteers, in return for marvellous prizes!
June 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Are you the Deptford Degas? Peckham Picasso? The New Cross Nash even? NXL has found some wall space for small exhibitions by local artists. Good friend of the library Tyrone kicked us off, so if you are interested in exhibiting your work, drop by and we'll talk about it!
May 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
NXL is proud to present a free screening of '5 Broken Cameras' on Friday 2nd May at 7:30pm! And there are plenty of other screenings at other venues to check out. The full programme can be found at freefilmfestivals.org/filmfes.../n...
April 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This Sunday - our fantastic Big Book Sale is on from 12 noon to 3pm! Books on all subjects and in all genres, we've got some DVDs, CDs and even vinyl records for your perusal! We should have home-made cakes and hot drinks available too!
April 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Starting April 5th at NXL - James, the very best-read man in NXL will be restarting his weekly reading group! All welcome, completely free, sure to be fascinating! Come along every Saturday afternoon for synapse-firing discussion with the very friendly group!
March 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Come along to a free talk at NXL on April 1st about the criminal history of Deptford! How you could fit all that into an hour's talk we don't know but it promises to be fascinating and it's free! Book your free ticket(s) at libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/events/210642
March 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Thank you to our lovely customer ms Yen for the donation of some very tasty sweet treats to the customers at NXL today! You don't need to donate chocolate to get a warm welcome at NXL, but we'll certainly not say no!
February 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our good friends at the local historical society are holding a fundraising event on Tuesday April 8 at 6pm. So come along for a fascinating browse through the archives. Tickets at: bit.ly/4jWrOCI and more information at moel.org.uk or on the poster pictured!
February 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Calling all Swifties! A kind donor has given us an official Taylor Swift Eras Tour gift set. Very kind. So if you have a Taylor Swift superfan in your life, come in and make us an offer; whoever offers the most gets the set at the end of February!
February 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Starting next Wednesday 22nd January, our resident I.T guru Chris is kicking off his Digital Skills workshop! No previous skills or experience required, so just drop in to receive Chris's expert help!
January 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
NXL is open for the new year! So drop by for library services, printing, IT access and help, book sales and tea and biscuits!
January 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Do you need some last minute printing? NXL is open from 10am to 12 noon on Saturday December 21st for all your printing needs. But remember you can help us continue our operations by donating 24/7 at www.justgiving.com/campaign/kee...!
New Cross Learning Christmas appeal
Times are hard. We need your help. The costs of running your community library have gone up and up. Utilities have gone through the roof. We want your donations to keep us afloat.
www.justgiving.com
December 19, 2024 at 3:54 PM
We're having a tabletop sale! Drop by for the usual selection of books, vinyl and DVDs, along with bric-a-brac, jewellery, plates, scarves, bags and some frankly unidentifiable but eminently worth purchasing items!
December 11, 2024 at 12:22 PM
A very kind person donated a few bags of books yesterday and we are super-grateful. However there was also a bag of personal documents and photos amongst the books, so if the donor happens to read this, perhaps they could come to collect them as we have no confidential shredding on site
December 3, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Come to an Energy bills and net zero advice session at NXL next Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30! Presented by our good friends at SELCE. We'll even chuck in some light refreshments
November 20, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Ned should visit New Cross Learning on New Cross Road and check out our award winning toilet! (It's seriously award winning!)
So, I remember when I started on Twitter. One of the first things I did was live tweet a walk through Lewisham to find a toilet, cos some plumbers were working on ours. I ended up using Lewisham Hospital's facilities. I got thousands of followers just by doing that. Simpler times.
November 16, 2024 at 2:19 PM
NXL raises funds by selling secondhand books and other media, printing and scanning, and space hire. But this is not enough to cover rising energy costs.

We need your help, please.

#JustGiving #Libraries #Community

www.justgiving.com/campaign/kee...
New Cross Learning Christmas appeal
Times are hard. We need your help. The costs of running your community library have gone up and up. Utilities have gone through the roof. We want your donations to keep us afloat.
www.justgiving.com
November 16, 2024 at 2:10 PM
NXL is run for the people (of New Cross and Lewisham), by the people (of New Cross and Lewisham)
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November 16, 2024 at 2:07 PM