Upper Norwood Library Trust

Who we are

UNLH is a creative cultural hub nestled within a historic library building in the heart of Crystal Palace. We exist to protect the library service for our community promoting literacy & lifelong learning and health and wellbeing. Our professional library service is delivered by Lambeth Council, co-funded by Croydon Council. We work in close partnership with library services, statutory and voluntary sector partners, connecting us to multiple communities and deeply rooting us into the heart of South London. Our library hub operates a co-created community programme focusing on sharing & learning, health & wellbeing, venue & performance & outreach activities. We promote equality through information, education, wellbeing and creative programmes that tackle inequalities, systemic barriers and widen participation to create open access. UNLH is managed by the Upper Norwood Library Trust (UNLT - an independent charity), formed in 2012 by local residents.

Our Mission

To provide lifelong learning and opportunity for local communities

Our Vision

Designing inclusive spaces for learning, wellbeing and the arts that support local communities and protect and sustain libraries.

Our Values

Inclusivity: open to all, accessible for all members of our diverse multicultural society

Initiative: creativity with integrity

Collaboration: committed to working together, monitor, reflect and learn