Essex Library Service

Essex Library Service 74 libraries and 3 mobile libraries serving you throughout Essex. Encouraging reading for pleasure, information and learning. Free online resources.

Thousands of events. Extensive programme of library refurbishments. Like our page to get regular updates from Essex Libraries. You'll find out about what's new, some great reading ideas and events happening across the county. Share them with your friends and family. Other ways you can talk to us:

Webchat: https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/contact-essex-library-service/webchat/

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Volunteering feels good!Volunteer at one of our libraries to learn new skills, meet people, contribute to the community ...
06/06/2026

Volunteering feels good!

Volunteer at one of our libraries to learn new skills, meet people, contribute to the community and make people's lives better.💡

There's a whole host of roles available, such as helping with computers, family history, Rhymetimes, literacy and the Home Library Service: https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/volunteer-at-your-local-library

Click on the map to see what's available at your local library, or click on a role to find out more details.

06/06/2026

Service Update📚

Library will be closed today 6 Jun from 1-2pm, reopening 2-5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.

06/06/2026

Service update

Library will be closed today, 6 June, from 12-1pm, reopening 1-5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Today we feature a new series of Baby and Toddler Rhymetimes at North Weald Library. It starts next Tuesday, 9 June, at ...
05/06/2026

Today we feature a new series of Baby and Toddler Rhymetimes at North Weald Library. It starts next Tuesday, 9 June, at 10.30am. 🥁

With stories and singing, these free, fun events are a great way to expand your under five's imagination and build early communication skills - while you meet other parents and make new friends.

https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/search?l=123&q=rhymetime

No need to book, just turn up!

05/06/2026

Essex Book Festival is just one of the many wonderful opportunities available in our summer of Culture and Heritage.

Today is Discover Your Library Day! Delivered by The Reading Agency as part of the National Year Of Reading, it's a chan...
04/06/2026

Today is Discover Your Library Day!

Delivered by The Reading Agency as part of the National Year Of Reading, it's a chance to explore everything your library has to offer.

Tell your friends - becoming an Essex Library Service member is easy! Just drop into any of our 74 libraries (https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/our-library-locations-and-opening-times) or our mobile libraries (https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/our-mobile-and-home-library-services/mobile-libraries) - or join up online: https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/join-the-library.

Pictured: Shenfield Library.

Check out our new online offer with BorrowBox and ePress, all free with your Essex Library card.Enjoy thousands of eBook...
03/06/2026

Check out our new online offer with BorrowBox and ePress, all free with your Essex Library card.

Enjoy thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and Manga.

Borrow up to 10 eBooks, 10 eAudiobooks and 20 eMagazines for three weeks. Age restrictions apply for child accounts.

No overdue charges and items return automatically.

Download the app on Apple, Android or Kindle Fire and start reading anywhere.

Browse now: https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/our-online-library/borrowbox

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