update: Ewell library will close for lockdown 2.0 (as of 5th nov 20)
​please note the newspal project is continuing (as far as we can) in the form of remote working AT THIS TIME. Please see the news page for a project updated from NEWSPAL'S CHAIRMAN posted nov 2020.

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An exciting future for the
Surrey Performing Arts Library

Welcome to
The NEW SURREY Performing ARts Library (NewSPAL)

The award-winning Surrey Performing Arts Library (SPAL) collection is one of the three largest collections of Performing Arts loan material in England.  Surrey County Council has recently decided to transfer the SPAL collection to NewSPAL, a charitable trust.  NewSPAL will be setting up a new library (in Woking) and a rejuvenated performing arts service in the charity sector, independent from Surrey County Council.

At the moment, the SPAL collection continues to be owned and managed by Surrey County Council.  You can browse the SPAL collection at Bourne Hall, Ewell, to discover the extensive collection of music, drama, dance and film:
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♥  3,250 playsets    ♥  2,200 choral sets    ♥  1,030 orchestral sets
♥  Film & Dance resources     ♥ Play scripts     ♥  Reference works

​Until the transfer to NewSPAL (expected to be in Summer 2021), SPAL resources will continue to be administered by Surrey Libraries. They are available to individuals and groups in Surrey and the neighbouring counties and boroughs, but also throughout the UK via the Inter-Library Loans system.  NewSPAL has no ability to influence any operational changes which Surrey Libraries may make to the service pending the transfer to NewSPAL.

The SPAL catalogue is online via Surrey Libraries, but when choosing the branch, please search for: Ewell Library MALT collection. You can search for Ewell Library by pasting the following into your browser: www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/ewell/dance-drama-and-music

Current Location of the SPAL collection

The Performing Arts Library collection is currently managed by Surrey County Libraries at:
  • Ewell Library
    Bourne Hall
    Spring Street
    Ewell
    Epsom  KT17 1UF

Ewell Library is situated in Bourne Hall Park at the northern end of Ewell High Street.

Opening times:
Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm

There is a large pay and display car park with six disabled spaces outside the library.

By rail:
The Library is close to Ewell West Station, and also within walking distance of Ewell East Station.
By bus:
293: Ewell Village to Morden tube
808: Ewell Village to Cheam
406: Ewell Village to Kingston or Epsom
Accessibility

The library has automatic doors and a hearing loop is installed. There is a disabled toilet. Also, the library has assistive technology for people with disabilities. Please see: Library services for people with disabilities, for further information.
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