Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, our Free Chess Tuition Club is the perfect place for you! ♟️
Every Saturday 10:00 AM - 12.00 NOON
Halstead Library, Bridge Street CO9

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#ChessClub #ChessTuition

The mobile library is coming to World Bike Day on on 30 May to join a day full of exciting activities! It's going to be a fantastic day of learning and fun for all ages. Come along and see us!

30 May
10am-3pm
Market Square, Saffron Walden

We love this display at Chelmsford Library

Prepare for a spine-tingling thriller as Colleen Hoover takes you on a journey of shocking revelations and twisted truths in Verity. Listen on BorrowBox now!

Dr Sarah-Louise Miller 🇺🇦
Managed to get a copy of the John Nichol book for the display
Thanks to Essex Library Service #Ingatestone
We need a copy of your new book?

Come along to our libraries this summer and volunteer for our Summer Reading Challenge 2024!📚👪

A fun way to gain some skills, volunteering experience and make some friends. Open to ages 14 and over.

Apply now: libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/summer-re…

Have you booked your spot on our workshops yet? 👀

Kids aged 4+ will get a first introduction to money from the @KundaKids Money Smarts stories. Plus they can enjoy making their own piggy bank! 📖🎨🐷

Book your free spot here: libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/may-half-…

Stories? Tick. Arts and crafts? Tick. Learning something new? Tick!

Pop along to our amazing events next Tuesday and Wednesday with publishers @KundaKids! 📖🎨🐷

Find out more and book your free spot here: libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/may-half-…

Looking for half term inspo? 🤔

Why not check out our list of events over the half term? 👀

We’ve got magic, parties, crafts, circus skills, and even tomato-themed events! Plus lots more! Some events require booking, so grab your spot quick! 🪄🎪🍅

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Basildon Library welcomes Magic Dave who will be performing a live children's magic show this Saturday 25th May, 11:30-12:15 & 13:30-14:15.

Tickets are £3 each (plus non-refundable booking fee).

Find out more and book: library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=128992

Wondering what to do next week?🤔

Book on to our free events with publishers @KundaKids!📖🎨

Kids will enjoy stories from the Money Smarts series, make their own piggy banks and lots of colouring!🐷

Introduce your kids to money in a fun way! Book here: libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/may-half-…

Volunteering for our Summer Reading Challenge is a great way to gain some experience, new skills and meet like-minded people.
Our applications are open to those aged 14 and over. Applications close on Saturday 23 June. Essex Library Service

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Are you passionate about storytelling, community outreach, and inspiring the next generation of readers and writers? Our new Author in Residence role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Apply today: libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/author-in…

Service Update 🖥️

Basildon Library currently has no internet or WiFi available. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

May is Local Community History Month!

We love the display that Colchester has made to promote it!

#LocalHistoryMonth #LocalHeritage #HistoricalCommunity #HistoricalSociety#Colchester#BritainsFirstCity

Starting today!🥳

Our fun challenge for pre-schoolers is ready for your little one to sign up!

Collect stamps as they complete fun activities that’ll give them confidence and skills to help them feel school-ready!🏫

Sign up in any library today! libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/school-re…

Starting school this September? Join us for a Big School Meetup in your local library!🏫

Meet other families who’ll be going to your school, chat, play, and enjoy storytimes and activities.😃

Sessions run from 18 May to September. Find your local meetup:
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On Monday 20 May, we'll be visiting Southminster Library with a Mobile Beat Box! From 9am-1pm, you can drop in and swipe your card for 10 points. While you're there, why not pick up a new book to read?

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We loved seeing this display for the Essex Book Festival at #Basildon Library, all ready to welcome Louise Doughty on 14 Jun: essexbookfestival.org.uk/event/a-bird-i…