Welcome to the independent non-denominational events venue and book lending facility, run by the community, for the community, based in South Chingford, and open to everyone in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, and beyond


Our Story

SCCL was formed by a dedicated band of hard-working volunteers following the closure of the nearby South Chingford Branch Library in December 2011. You can read further details of what happened from the very beginning.
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Upcoming Events and Latest News


      Richard and Jean with books and Covid test kits outside the library

During the period of closure, a working party  of volunteers was in the library each Thursday morning  from 11am. Recently, we have been assisting the  Council by issuing Covid-19 Rapid Antigen  home testing kits to passers by who need them during  this brief period of weekly  occupation:

To rectify the ventilation problem, the existing air-conditioning system need extensive modification. Waltham Forest Council has stepped in to assist by bringing their own surveyor in, and obtaining quotes for the work required . We are very grateful to United Way (Costco) for providing a local grant of £1500 towards the cost of this work. 

Valley Ward Safer Neighbourhood Police Surgeries Return!

We are pleased to report that we are once more hosting Valley Ward safer neighbourhood police surgeries, in the usual Thursday afternoon slot. Read further details here ...



Acknowledgement

SCCL is an independent organisation and registered charity,run by unpaid volunteers drawn from the local community. Day to day running costs and future development revenues are generated by donations, membership subscriptions, hire of facilities, and supply of services

We are grateful to Waltham Forest Council for the initial supply of books and equipment, and subsequent ward funding, financial support for the Job Club, and for funding the IT equipment used for Silver Surfers' Training Courses and by other library users. 


Where to find us


265 Chingford Mount Road, London, E4 8LP


We are located in an arcade of shops between the Well pharmacy and Benjamin Pharmacy, directly opposite Barclays Bank, about 25 metres south of the main Chingford Mount Traffic lights.

view of SCCL location from the Chingford Mount   traffic lights (corner of Chingford Mount Road   and New Road)


London bus routes 97, 158, 215, 357, 385, 397 & N26 pass the door. 


Virtual Tour


See our facilities and what events take place in the library.

Library4.mov

The tour may also be viewed on YouTube


website last updated: 19 May 2023


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Acknowledgement

SCCL is an independent organisation and registered charity,run by unpaid volunteers drawn from the local community. Day to day running costs and future development revenues are generated by donations, membership subscriptions, hire of facilities, and supply of services

We are grateful to Waltham Forest Council for the initial supply of books and equipment, and subsequent ward funding, financial support for the Job Club, and for funding the IT equipment used for Silver Surfers' Training Courses and by other library users. 


Where to find us


265 Chingford Mount Road, London, E4 8LP


We are located in an arcade of shops between the Well pharmacy and Benjamin Pharmacy, directly opposite Barclays Bank, about 25 metres south of the main Chingford Mount Traffic lights.

view of SCCL location from the Chingford Mount   traffic lights (corner of Chingford Mount Road   and New Road)


London bus routes 97, 158, 215, 357, 385, 397 & N26 pass the door. 


Virtual Tour


See our facilities and what events take place in the library.

Library4.mov

The tour may also be viewed on YouTube


website last updated: 16 June 2023

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