Colchester Library and Community Hub

17/10/2026

Looking to relax and unwind? 🖌️

We will be holding a Stone Painting Adult Craft at Tiptree Library on Saturday 24 October, from 2 pm to 4pm. All materials provided.

For more information, follow this link: https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=355616

17/10/2026

Greenstead Library is entering an exciting new chapter, with plans that will place our Library at the heart of the community.

During the redevelopment, Greenstead Library will remain open in its temporary location just a few steps from the existing library building; serving its customers, so you can still borrow, return and reserve books, print scan, use the free Wi-Fi .

Come and chat with our lovely staff from Monday 19 October 2026

For news and updates follow the link https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/greenstead-library-will-reopen-in-its-temporary-home-from-monday-19-october

15/10/2026

Wartime in women's words... come and join us in Colchester Library for a talk by the Chair of the Dorothy L Sayers Society, Seona Ford.

The afternoon will begin with the talk entitled “Under-rated”: Dorothy L Sayers and other women war poets in World War 1 and World War 2"; this expert talk will delve into the female poetic voices of the World Wars.

This discussion will then be followed by a poetry writing workshop, where participants can express their interpretations themselves.

This amazing one off session will be taking place on Thursday 22 October from 1pm to 3pm at Colchester Library. Booking is essential for this event.

For more information, and to book your place, follow this link:
https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=378411

14/10/2026

What an amazing exhibition! Be sure to come visit at Colchester Library before the end of October! 👏

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

Loved your last read, and wish you could hold onto it forever? 💔
We're having a Book Sale at Colchester Library for 2 weeks from Wednesday 28 October until Wednesday 11 November! Come browse our 'dead' stock, and see if there is a book to add to your collection. We'll have a great mix of Children's and Adults books, across all genres.
For more information, follow this link:
https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=382389

11/10/2026

Essex History is Black History!
October is Black History Month, and we're celebrating all of our wonderful diverse Black communities. These roots go as far back as the founding of the first Capital of Britain, Colchester, with the Romans first gracing our isle.
Come read up on our shared history at Colchester Library today! 📚

09/10/2026

Nothing to do after school today? 🦮

Start the weekend right, and join us to Read to a Therapy Dog at Colchester Library!

This event is suitable for children aged 6 to 12, who must be accompanied by a responsible adult during their time.

Each child will get a 10 minute slot, on a first come first served basis; so make sure to join us promptly!

We'll be running every Friday in October and November, from 4pm to 5pm.

For more information, follow this link:
https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=378525

08/10/2026

New Exhibit Alert 🎨

The New Faces of Leprosy is an exhibition by the charity Lepra. It explores their work, and the experience of those who live with Leprosy in their lives.
Alongside the exhibition, there will be a talk on the history of the charity on 21 October at 4pm, in the adult library, as well as a children’s Storytime on 30 October 12 noon.

For more information, follow this link:
Children's Storytime - https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=382030
Lepra Talk - https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=382026