Southend Libraries

19/06/2026

We are very pleased to share details of a brand new group beginning next month at Westcliff Library: 'Slow Down & Stitch'.
Come along to relax whilst you stitch and sew your own projects with likeminded crafters.
Sessions will be held every third Wednesday of the month from 10am - 12pm, with the first being 1st July.
We hope to see you there - all welcome!

19/06/2026

Customer Notice
Printing services have now resumed across all library venues.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

19/06/2026

This is the - how is it for you?
Have you started to read again after losing the habit? Increased the time you set aside to read each week? Perhaps you've tried a different genre, or joined a book group? We would love to know! 🥰
Our libraries offer a great diversity of titles to suit all tastes and all levels of reading experience - drop by this weekend and see what appeals to you! 🧐
Here are a handful of The Forum's themed displays for adults which we hope will tempt you to browse and borrow!

19/06/2026

Customer Notice
The lift at Shoeburyness Library will not be available today, Friday 19th June, due to essential maintenance.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

18/06/2026

Visit for topical titles galore!
On display you'll find a varied selection of books celebrating Pride Month which are suitable for children, young adult and adult readers, and books for fans of the beautiful game to mark The World Cup - drop by to read about the players, the sport and the countries at play.

18/06/2026

If you missed the recent BorrowBox interview with author Colm Toibin, fear not! The full conversation is available to view on Borrowbox's Youtube channel.
Visit:

Globally bestselling and multi-award-winning author Colm Tóibín spo...

18/06/2026

** Customer Announcement **

Due to essential maintenance there will be no printing facilities available across all library sites on Friday 19th June.

Printing should resume as normal on Saturday 20th June.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

18/06/2026

Customer Notice
The lift at Shoeburyness Library will not be available tomorrow, Friday 19th June, due to essential maintenance.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

18/06/2026

The next Death Cafe at Westcliff Library will be held on Thursday 9th July.

Come along to this friendly discussion group if you would like a place to share your experiences. 💙 All welcome - no need to book.

Thursday 9th July, 11am - 12.30pm at Westcliff Library.

17/06/2026

📚⭐ Judge a Classic by Its Worst Review! ⭐📚

Think classic books are overrated? You're not alone...

We've put together a brand-new display at Shoeburyness library featuring some of literature's most famous classics but with a twist! Each book is paired with a real 1-star review from a reader who just didn't love it.

From Wuthering Heights to Pride and Prejudice, discover why these beloved books have divided opinions for generations.

📖 Pick a title, read it for yourself, and decide:
Are the critics right, or are these classics truly timeless?

Better yet, bring back your own review and we'll share it with other readers!

📍 Visit Shoeburyness library and take on our 1-Star Classics Review Challenge today.