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Monday 9am - 7pm Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm Thursday 9am - 5:30pm Friday 9am - 5:30pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

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The page will be monitored, but if you have an urgent query, or need to renew your books, please call the contact centre on 0345 603 7628.

18/06/2026

Our Baby and Toddler Rhyme Times run regularly across our four libraries and are so much fun! They help to build early language and social skills, while giving parents and carers the chance to meet others in the community.

Burnham Library: Tuesday 10am
Maldon Library: Tuesday 2pm and Friday 11am
Southminster Library: Monday 10.30am
Wickham Bishops Library: Monday 2.15pm

Free to attend – no booking required. Just drop in!

16/06/2026

Thank you to all of you who completed applications to be Summer Reading Challenge volunteers this Summer. You will be hearing from us soon!

If you are still considering applying, have a look at the info on our webpage. You have until the end of the week (22 June) - we would love to have you! We have vacancies at our four locations:

Burnham Library
Maldon Library
Southminster Library
Wickham Bishops Library

13/06/2026

Welcome to… The Land of Lost Bookmarks! 📖

Have you ever had a trusty bookmark… and then poof… it vanished somewhere between chapters?

Well, we’ve gathered all those wandering page-keepers and given them a temporary new home! Our “Land of Lost Bookmarks” is now on display in the library – a colourful line of forgotten favourites, clipped up and waiting to be reunited with their readers 🤞
Every bookmark has a story… could one of them be yours? Come take a look and rescue your long-lost reading companion. Spotted yours in the photo? Let us know!

12/06/2026

Kick Off the Fun for the Men's World Cup!

Calling all younger readers, our football display is is now live, packed with exciting football stories and inspiring footballer biographies. Whether you love thrilling matches or want to learn about your favourite players, there’s a book waiting for you!

Come along, get inspired, and celebrate the world of football through reading. Who will be your champion?

Visit the library to join in and score big with a great book!

09/06/2026

1-14 June is HiVis Fortnight. This is a national campaign celebrating reading and promoting library services for people with visual impairments. It's organised by Reading Sight, and this year’s theme is Go All In (https://goallin.org.uk/).
During the National Year of Reading it's particularly important that we use HiVis Fortnight to stress the importance of accessible libraries and reading.
At Maldon Library we want to signpost customers with visual impairments to the following services:
RNIB free talking book service - A free service for people whose sight impairment prevents or limits them from reading standard print.
Calibre Audio - provides a fantastic collection of over 14,500 audiobooks available free of charge to people in the UK living with a print disability.
Essex Sight Drop Ins: Essex Sight hold a monthly session Maldon the first Tuesday of the month https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/maldon/119

For children and young people there are:
Large Print titles
Giant Print and Braille picture books (held at Freebournes)
ClearVision books (print and braille combined; postal service signposted)
Bookstart – Booktouch (Baby and Treasure packs)
Audiobooks on CD (small collection)
E‑books, e‑audio, e‑comics and e‑magazines
RNIB free talking book service Free Talking Books (includes children and YA titles)
More information: https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/.../different-ways-of-reading.
Events for people with visual impairments: https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/search?q=sight.
Enjoy HiVis Fortnight with us!

08/06/2026

Calling all crafters!

Join the Essex Knitters & Stitchers for a friendly, relaxed session of creativity and conversation! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone’s welcome.

Maldon Library
First Tuesday of every month
10:00am – 12:00 noon

Bring your current project, share ideas, and enjoy some great company.

07/06/2026

Summer Holidays are nearly here!

We know how much your budding bookworms love taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge at Maldon Library—we can’t wait to welcome you all back and get started!
But what about your older ones? Would they like to try something new this year and be on the other side of the desk? Do they need some volunteering hours for their Duke of Edinburgh's award?

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help hand out stickers and chat with younger readers about all the brilliant stories they’ve been enjoying. If you know someone who might be interested have a look on our website for the requirements.

https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/summer-reading-challenge-volunteering

01/06/2026

Another fantastic turnout at Friendship Club!

We kept cool in the library and enjoyed a relaxed bracelet-making session. The fluffy beads proved especially popular, along with the adorable animal charms – a big hit with everyone!

We’d love to hear your thoughts – would you like to see this activity return during the Summer Holidays? Let us know in the comments below and give us a like 👍 to help us plan our summer programme!

29/05/2026

Need help with phones, tablets or computers? Know someone who does?

We run a free, friendly drop-in session every week at the library, offering support with everyday technology. Whether it’s sending emails, using apps, staying safe online, or getting to grips with a new device, we’re here to help.

If you have a friend, neighbour or elderly relative who isn’t on social media or struggles with technology, please let them know about this session.

📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 11:00am – 1:00pm
Just bring along your device and any questions you have.
No booking needed — simply drop in.

27/05/2026

Calling all dads and male role models!

Bring your children along to Maldon Library for a fun afternoon at our Family Fun Day, presented by the Men’s Gaming Cove.

Thursday 28 May 📅
1:00pm – 3:00pm ⏰
Maldon Library 📍

Enjoy some friendly competition with games including Mario Kart, FIFA, Crash Bandicoot, GoldenEye and more, while spending quality time together.

No need to book, just drop in and play!

Address

Carmelite House, White Horse Lane
Maldon
CM95FW

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+443456037628

Website

http://www.essex.gov.uk/libraries

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