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Its International Picnic Day, and the Imagination Centre friends are sharing some food and some books to celebrate! ☺️ ...
18/06/2026

Its International Picnic Day, and the Imagination Centre friends are sharing some food and some books to celebrate! ☺️
We hope you all get outdoors and read too!

The name's Khan, Vaseem Khan. 🍸 Prominent crime author, and recent Bond franchise writer Vaseem Khan will be at Colchest...
17/06/2026

The name's Khan, Vaseem Khan. 🍸

Prominent crime author, and recent Bond franchise writer Vaseem Khan will be at Colchester Library on 24 June, for an hour's discussion on all things writing.

💬 Follow the link to find out more and purchase your tickets:
https://essexbookfestival.org.uk/test-booking/?eventID=EBF26_VK

Colchester Book Review 💬 Our staff know books! We'll be posting book reviews here, so watch our feed to get your next re...
17/06/2026

Colchester Book Review 💬

Our staff know books! We'll be posting book reviews here, so watch our feed to get your next recommendation! 📖

Holly has reviewed the popular YA/SciFi Dystopian novel; 'The Hunger Games', by Suzanne Collins.

"If, like me, you've only ever watched the movies or even if you've never engaged with The Hunger Games, then trust me when I say that reading this book is the best decision you'll ever make. Not only do you have a completed series along with some prequels to keep you busy, you will enter a world that is so real and poignant, you won't be able to put it down. Follow the inner thoughts of a young girl fighting for her family's survival, and perhaps you will find something else along the way, (and prepare yourself for some heart wrenching scenes...) Perfect for teens and adults alike!"

Find it here: https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/search?term=hunger+games+suzanne+collins

Enjoy your reading, and may the odds be ever in your favour! 🐦

Kingswode Hoe school have been joining us this June to sell a few lovely crafts and get some work experience in our Chil...
16/06/2026

Kingswode Hoe school have been joining us this June to sell a few lovely crafts and get some work experience in our Children's Library. 📚

Their pupils have really brought some sunshine into our space - stop by today or next Tuesday to have a look at their stall!

⛔️CANCELLED: Unfortunately due to hot weather conditions, this event has been cancelled on 16/06/2026. Tomorrow! Readin...
15/06/2026

⛔️CANCELLED: Unfortunately due to hot weather conditions, this event has been cancelled on 16/06/2026.

Tomorrow! Reading to a Therapy Dog at Colchester Library from 4pm - 5pm. 🦮

Aimed at 5 - 12 year olds - improve your confidence by reading to a therapy dog!

Details here:
https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=346710

Its the end of our Hi Vis fortnight at Colchester Library! We have an extensive collection of Audio books, and Large pri...
15/06/2026

Its the end of our Hi Vis fortnight at Colchester Library!
We have an extensive collection of Audio books, and Large print for our hearing or visually impaired library patrons, young and old!
We also have a selection of Braille books.
Come in and ask one of our staff to help you find what works for you 🤗

We have had over 6238 Colcestrians join one of our many events since re-opening in December! Whether joining us for our ...
14/06/2026

We have had over 6238 Colcestrians join one of our many events since re-opening in December!
Whether joining us for our Baby Rhyme-times, or our Spanish conversation classes, we're so glad to welcome everyone to our amazing community building events, where we can all learn and grow together.

Pictured: Craig, our amazing Area Manager in his office.

Over 4323 new members have joined our Library community since re-opening in December! 😲 Young or old, we've got somthing...
13/06/2026

Over 4323 new members have joined our Library community since re-opening in December! 😲
Young or old, we've got somthing for everyone at Colchester Library 📚

June marks 6 months since Colchester Library has reopened after our amazing refurbish. We're thrilled with the overwhelm...
12/06/2026

June marks 6 months since Colchester Library has reopened after our amazing refurbish. We're thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response from our Colchester community! 🤗

We have had over 42,921 items issued since December; what veracious readers our city is made of! We're looking forward to stamping many more books in the future. 😎

Threadbear and Buttons are very excited to welcome our wonderful partners the Essex Baby Lab, on Thursday 18 June 10am-1...
11/06/2026

Threadbear and Buttons are very excited to welcome our wonderful partners the Essex Baby Lab, on Thursday 18 June 10am-11:30am for a special coffee morning!

Our New Parent Rhymetime regulars will know them well, and we look forward to welcoming any newcomers! Free and open to all!

There will be a very special story time, and a chance to learn about how you can support vital infant research.

See you all there! 🧸

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21 Trinity Square
Colchester
CO11JB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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