Youth programme

Old Library Youth Club

A welcoming youth club at The Old Library offering food, sports, music, creative activities and homework support in a safe space three evenings a week.

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Is this programme right for your young person?

Age range
Ages 11–19 (up to 25 for young people with SEND).
Who it's for
Young people who live, study or spend time in West Norwood and the surrounding area. The club is especially for those who need a safe place to relax, meet friends, try new activities and talk to trusted youth workers. Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are actively welcomed and supported to take part.
Schedule
Term-time only, runs during school and college terms.
Based at
The Old Library
Status
Active

Session times

When the programme runs

Tuesday

5pm–8pm

Term time only. Open-access youth club. Hot food is usually available.

Thursday

5pm–8pm

Term time only. Mixed session for mainstream and SEND young people.

Friday

5pm–8pm

Term time only. Focus on social time, games, music and food.

For parents and carers

What you need to know

Old Library Youth Club is an open-access youth provision run by trained, trauma-informed youth workers. All staff are DBS checked and work within Rathbone’s safeguarding and health and safety policies. Young people are signed in and out, and staff supervise the building, outdoor spaces and activities throughout the session. The club offers hot food, structured and unstructured activities, and quiet spaces for those who need them. Parents and carers can speak to a senior youth worker at any time about their child’s needs, behaviour, accessibility requirements or any changes at home or school that may affect them.

How to sign up

Young people can drop in during opening times, or come along with a friend. On their first visit, a youth worker will explain how the club works and complete a short registration and consent form with them and, where needed, their parent or carer. Professionals and parents can also contact the Youth Team in advance if they want to talk about a young person who may benefit.

For young people

What you can expect

This is your space. You can come to Old Library Youth Club to chill, eat, play games, use the music studio, get help with homework or just talk to someone you trust. You choose what you join in with, and you can bring your ideas for new activities. Youth workers are there to keep you safe, support you with things going on in your life, and help you build skills and confidence. You do not have to be good at anything to join in. You only need to show respect for other young people and staff.

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About this programme

Old Library Youth Club is a safe place to come after school or college.
You can eat, relax, play games and join in activities.
Youth workers are here to listen, help and keep you safe.

You can use the music studio, games, sports and art.
You can also get help with homework and college work.
You do not have to come every week, and it is free to join.

  • Safe place after school or college
  • Free youth club for young people
  • Games, music, art, sports and food
  • Help with homework if you want it
  • Youth workers who listen and support you
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How to get involved

Young people can drop in during opening times, or come along with a friend. On their first visit, a youth worker will explain how the club works and complete a short registration and consent form with them and, where needed, their parent or carer. Professionals and parents can also contact the Youth Team in advance if they want to talk…

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