Library Classes

Learn the keyboard or guitar in a 1 hour session in groups of up to 20. Ukuleles will be used instead of guitars as the class is aimed at beginners but those who own guitars are welcome to bring them.

Class Times

Class 1: 4pm - 5pm for new students

Class 2: 5pm - 6pm for returning Library Class students who have progressed

Develop skills in dance and drama in a 1 hour session in groups of up to 15.

Exclusive to Purley Library.

Class Times

Class 1: 4pm - 5pm for new students

Class 2: 5pm - 6pm for returning Library Class students who have progressed

Learn to play the violin or cello in individual, paired or lessons in groups of 3.

Lessons are subject to availability and sufficient numbers.

Once your application is received, your child will be placed on the waiting list.

At the end of each term, the teacher will review the waiting list and construct a timetable from 4pm onwards. You will be contacted and offered a place if there is availability in the timetable.

Group Tuition (G)

3 pupils in 30 minutes, 10 minutes per pupil in other shared lessons

Paired Tuition (P)

2 pupils in 30 minutes, 15 minutes per pupil in other shared lessons

Individual Tuition (I20) - Individual 20 minute lessons

Please note that if your child has applied for group or paired tuition and there are less children than the full group/pair, they will be given a lesson proportional to the per-child lesson length. Teachers will aim to avoid this.

For example - A group of two children signed up for the group tuition rate, will receive a 20min group lesson (10min per student).

Class Times

4pm - 6pm

A new course hosted by Rap Therapy.

Rap Therapy offers a series of classes which use rap as a tool to teach students how to positively express themselves and become more creative. The core focus of the workshop is to improve communication between young people and influence positive ways of expression, in turn improving their mental health. The workshops equip students with transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, and listening skills, which they can use in and out of their classrooms.

Exclusive to New Addington Library

Class Times

Class 1: 4 - 5pm for School Years 5 & 6

Class 2: 5 - 6pm for School Years 7 & 8