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More than just Books!Internet library

Southend-on-Sea Borough Libraries is one of the busiest library services in the UK, lending more books per head of population than any other library service.

There's something for everyone from babies to retired people: we cater for all ages, abilities, interests and needs! 

The library is easy to join, membership is free and books are also free to borrow, but a small charge is made for audio-visual items.

A dedicated renewals telephone line makes life easier to extend the loan of your books if you are unable to contact any library.

Just call 01702 534151.

Where is my closest Library?

You can use our 'Where I Live' facility to find your nearest Library. 

Library Services Accessible to all: Do you know anybody who would like to use Library Community Services?

Email: librarycommunityteam@southend.gov.uk

news logoLibrary News and Events
Information, events and activities for children and families happening in the Library Service. There are lots of events at the Central Library over the coming months and a variety of displays in the Ground Floor Gallery. Make this a 'favourite' to keep up to date on developments and new activities!
 

Search the Online Library Catalogue and also renew or reserve items.

There are lots of interesting Reference Links, for example, exploring magazines, newspaper articles and  online encyclopaedias.

Use a PC in any library to access the Internet, receive e-mails or use Microsoft Office products via the People's Network.

informuwww.informu.co.uk is a local information website dedicated to children, young people and families in Southend. It includes a ‘What’s On’ listing of local events and activities, and up to date information about over 350 clubs and activities in the Southend area. InformU details support for children and families, locally and via external websites.

RaW logo"Read and Write" will help you enjoy your reading and writing and develop confidence in your skills. Southend Central Library is a RaW centre and for more details visit  www.bbc.co.uk/raw 

National Year of Reading 2008 Logo

There's more to explore at your local library; Find out more, read more, surf more, study more, discover more, play more, get more! It's the National Year of Reading so join in and see what fun activities await you at your local library.

For all general library enquiries Tel: 01702 534100, email or Contact Us Online

Reviewed 26 August 2008
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  • Foyer Display - Programme 2008
    Programme for foyer display at Southend-on-Sea Central Library. 18 February 2008 :: Adobe Acrobat file :: 672.0 KB (2 Minutes )

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  • Brief History
    19 August 2008

    Southend on Sea Borough Libraries consist of seven libraries and a mobile library. Southend Library, in Victoria Avenue, is the Central Library. It was opened on 20th March 1974 by Sir John Ruggles-Brise, the Lord Lieutenant of Essex

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