@southendlibraries.bsky.social
More than just books! Six libraries serving the city of Southend-on-Sea.
Check out your Reading Roundup #Southend ... we loved sharing our library with you almost as much as you loved @richardosman1.bsky.social !📚
Thank you for a great 2025 from everyone at #SouthendLibraries
Thank you for a great 2025 from everyone at #SouthendLibraries
December 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Check out your Reading Roundup #Southend ... we loved sharing our library with you almost as much as you loved @richardosman1.bsky.social !📚
Thank you for a great 2025 from everyone at #SouthendLibraries
Thank you for a great 2025 from everyone at #SouthendLibraries
In the New Year Southend Libraries will host our first Death Café.
This is an opportunity to come together and share your experience, over tea, coffee and cake.
📅 Wednesday 14th January at 11am
📍 Westcliff Library, 649 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 9PD
This is an opportunity to come together and share your experience, over tea, coffee and cake.
📅 Wednesday 14th January at 11am
📍 Westcliff Library, 649 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 9PD
December 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In the New Year Southend Libraries will host our first Death Café.
This is an opportunity to come together and share your experience, over tea, coffee and cake.
📅 Wednesday 14th January at 11am
📍 Westcliff Library, 649 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 9PD
This is an opportunity to come together and share your experience, over tea, coffee and cake.
📅 Wednesday 14th January at 11am
📍 Westcliff Library, 649 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 9PD
Thank you to everyone who came along to #Southchurch Library's first 'Countdown to Christmas' craft session!
You all made such lovely decorations - we hope you enjoy displaying them! 🎄
You all made such lovely decorations - we hope you enjoy displaying them! 🎄
December 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Thank you to everyone who came along to #Southchurch Library's first 'Countdown to Christmas' craft session!
You all made such lovely decorations - we hope you enjoy displaying them! 🎄
You all made such lovely decorations - we hope you enjoy displaying them! 🎄
There's nothing more exciting than a little winter #WindowShopping! Which gift would you wish to receive? 🎁
Visit The #ChildrensLibrary at The Forum to see our enchanting Christmas #ToyShop display in full effect!
#LibraryDisplay #ChristmasDisplay #ForumSouthend
Visit The #ChildrensLibrary at The Forum to see our enchanting Christmas #ToyShop display in full effect!
#LibraryDisplay #ChristmasDisplay #ForumSouthend
December 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
There's nothing more exciting than a little winter #WindowShopping! Which gift would you wish to receive? 🎁
Visit The #ChildrensLibrary at The Forum to see our enchanting Christmas #ToyShop display in full effect!
#LibraryDisplay #ChristmasDisplay #ForumSouthend
Visit The #ChildrensLibrary at The Forum to see our enchanting Christmas #ToyShop display in full effect!
#LibraryDisplay #ChristmasDisplay #ForumSouthend
👀 Take a look inside Southchurch Library - transformed to celebrate the season! ❄
The beautiful Christmas decorations you see are all made from pages of old books, destined solely to be recycled!🎄
The beautiful Christmas decorations you see are all made from pages of old books, destined solely to be recycled!🎄
December 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
👀 Take a look inside Southchurch Library - transformed to celebrate the season! ❄
The beautiful Christmas decorations you see are all made from pages of old books, destined solely to be recycled!🎄
The beautiful Christmas decorations you see are all made from pages of old books, destined solely to be recycled!🎄
Drop by The Forum for Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction and Children's displays, all celebrating St. Andrew's Day, this coming Sunday.
You'll find new stock amongst the selections, so why not read to the theme this weekend! 🏴
#StAndrewsDay #Fiction #NonFiction #ChildrensLibrary
You'll find new stock amongst the selections, so why not read to the theme this weekend! 🏴
#StAndrewsDay #Fiction #NonFiction #ChildrensLibrary
November 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Drop by The Forum for Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction and Children's displays, all celebrating St. Andrew's Day, this coming Sunday.
You'll find new stock amongst the selections, so why not read to the theme this weekend! 🏴
#StAndrewsDay #Fiction #NonFiction #ChildrensLibrary
You'll find new stock amongst the selections, so why not read to the theme this weekend! 🏴
#StAndrewsDay #Fiction #NonFiction #ChildrensLibrary
We think you'll love this Christmas crafting activity at #KentElms library!
Join us as we create Santa, Elf and Snowman hanging decorations.
🎅 ❄ 🧝♀️ ❄ ⛄
Saturday 6th December & Saturday 20th December
Suitable for ages 4+ with supervision. £1 per child.
No booking required.
Join us as we create Santa, Elf and Snowman hanging decorations.
🎅 ❄ 🧝♀️ ❄ ⛄
Saturday 6th December & Saturday 20th December
Suitable for ages 4+ with supervision. £1 per child.
No booking required.
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
We think you'll love this Christmas crafting activity at #KentElms library!
Join us as we create Santa, Elf and Snowman hanging decorations.
🎅 ❄ 🧝♀️ ❄ ⛄
Saturday 6th December & Saturday 20th December
Suitable for ages 4+ with supervision. £1 per child.
No booking required.
Join us as we create Santa, Elf and Snowman hanging decorations.
🎅 ❄ 🧝♀️ ❄ ⛄
Saturday 6th December & Saturday 20th December
Suitable for ages 4+ with supervision. £1 per child.
No booking required.
Bob Mays will be visiting Southend Libraries to discuss his personal journey with #ParkinsonsDisease.
There will be a Q&A session plus the opportunity to donate to Parkinson’s UK.
Monday 24th Nov, 2-3.30pm at The Forum
Tickets are FREE, at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/southend-l... or call: 01702 534111
There will be a Q&A session plus the opportunity to donate to Parkinson’s UK.
Monday 24th Nov, 2-3.30pm at The Forum
Tickets are FREE, at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/southend-l... or call: 01702 534111
November 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Bob Mays will be visiting Southend Libraries to discuss his personal journey with #ParkinsonsDisease.
There will be a Q&A session plus the opportunity to donate to Parkinson’s UK.
Monday 24th Nov, 2-3.30pm at The Forum
Tickets are FREE, at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/southend-l... or call: 01702 534111
There will be a Q&A session plus the opportunity to donate to Parkinson’s UK.
Monday 24th Nov, 2-3.30pm at The Forum
Tickets are FREE, at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/southend-l... or call: 01702 534111
The weekend is almost here and so is the time for some wholesome play! 🎉🎉🎉
Studies have found that Brick-Building play can improve spatial awareness, problem-solving and motor skills and can boost a child's imagination and concentration. So, let's get building! 🧱🧱🧱
Studies have found that Brick-Building play can improve spatial awareness, problem-solving and motor skills and can boost a child's imagination and concentration. So, let's get building! 🧱🧱🧱
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The weekend is almost here and so is the time for some wholesome play! 🎉🎉🎉
Studies have found that Brick-Building play can improve spatial awareness, problem-solving and motor skills and can boost a child's imagination and concentration. So, let's get building! 🧱🧱🧱
Studies have found that Brick-Building play can improve spatial awareness, problem-solving and motor skills and can boost a child's imagination and concentration. So, let's get building! 🧱🧱🧱
Customer Notice
All Southend Library venues will be closed on the morning of Thursday 4th December for staff training.
The Forum will open at 1.30pm
Branch Libraries will open at 2pm
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
All Southend Library venues will be closed on the morning of Thursday 4th December for staff training.
The Forum will open at 1.30pm
Branch Libraries will open at 2pm
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Customer Notice
All Southend Library venues will be closed on the morning of Thursday 4th December for staff training.
The Forum will open at 1.30pm
Branch Libraries will open at 2pm
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
All Southend Library venues will be closed on the morning of Thursday 4th December for staff training.
The Forum will open at 1.30pm
Branch Libraries will open at 2pm
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you like to listen to music, you'll love to listen to these!
🎤🎸🥁
Titles recently added to our BorrowBox collection include 'The Drums' by Mike Joyce, 'Ozzy & Me' by Stephen Rea and 'The Life and Trials of Cliff Richard' by Matt Richards and Mark Langthorne.
Listen at: southend.borrowbox.com
🎤🎸🥁
Titles recently added to our BorrowBox collection include 'The Drums' by Mike Joyce, 'Ozzy & Me' by Stephen Rea and 'The Life and Trials of Cliff Richard' by Matt Richards and Mark Langthorne.
Listen at: southend.borrowbox.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
If you like to listen to music, you'll love to listen to these!
🎤🎸🥁
Titles recently added to our BorrowBox collection include 'The Drums' by Mike Joyce, 'Ozzy & Me' by Stephen Rea and 'The Life and Trials of Cliff Richard' by Matt Richards and Mark Langthorne.
Listen at: southend.borrowbox.com
🎤🎸🥁
Titles recently added to our BorrowBox collection include 'The Drums' by Mike Joyce, 'Ozzy & Me' by Stephen Rea and 'The Life and Trials of Cliff Richard' by Matt Richards and Mark Langthorne.
Listen at: southend.borrowbox.com
Please remember, each Southend Library venue offers you a Warm Space this winter and beyond.
Our libraries are safe, non-judgmental venues - whatever your reason for visiting, you will always be guaranteed a #WarmSpace and a warm welcome.
#WarmHub #SouthendonSea
@southendcityc.bsky.social
Our libraries are safe, non-judgmental venues - whatever your reason for visiting, you will always be guaranteed a #WarmSpace and a warm welcome.
#WarmHub #SouthendonSea
@southendcityc.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Please remember, each Southend Library venue offers you a Warm Space this winter and beyond.
Our libraries are safe, non-judgmental venues - whatever your reason for visiting, you will always be guaranteed a #WarmSpace and a warm welcome.
#WarmHub #SouthendonSea
@southendcityc.bsky.social
Our libraries are safe, non-judgmental venues - whatever your reason for visiting, you will always be guaranteed a #WarmSpace and a warm welcome.
#WarmHub #SouthendonSea
@southendcityc.bsky.social
Will you be watching? Why not contextualise your viewing with a bit of reading?
Another series of the beloved celebrity show kicks off on Sunday night and we have a selection of associated reads at The Forum, each crying 'Get me out of here!'...
Please borrow and oblige. 🐍
Another series of the beloved celebrity show kicks off on Sunday night and we have a selection of associated reads at The Forum, each crying 'Get me out of here!'...
Please borrow and oblige. 🐍
November 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Will you be watching? Why not contextualise your viewing with a bit of reading?
Another series of the beloved celebrity show kicks off on Sunday night and we have a selection of associated reads at The Forum, each crying 'Get me out of here!'...
Please borrow and oblige. 🐍
Another series of the beloved celebrity show kicks off on Sunday night and we have a selection of associated reads at The Forum, each crying 'Get me out of here!'...
Please borrow and oblige. 🐍
Raining outside? 🌧 Come play inside! ☀️
Brick-Building play will be held at five of our libraries tomorrow morning from 10am - 12pm:
Kent Elms, Leigh, Shoeburyness, Southchurch and Westcliff Libraries.
A great way to begin your weekend - just drop by! 🥰
Brick-Building play will be held at five of our libraries tomorrow morning from 10am - 12pm:
Kent Elms, Leigh, Shoeburyness, Southchurch and Westcliff Libraries.
A great way to begin your weekend - just drop by! 🥰
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Raining outside? 🌧 Come play inside! ☀️
Brick-Building play will be held at five of our libraries tomorrow morning from 10am - 12pm:
Kent Elms, Leigh, Shoeburyness, Southchurch and Westcliff Libraries.
A great way to begin your weekend - just drop by! 🥰
Brick-Building play will be held at five of our libraries tomorrow morning from 10am - 12pm:
Kent Elms, Leigh, Shoeburyness, Southchurch and Westcliff Libraries.
A great way to begin your weekend - just drop by! 🥰
Bob Mays will be visiting Southend Libraries to discuss his personal journey with #ParkinsonsDisease. Includes a Q&A session.
Monday 24th November, 2-3.30pm at The Forum
Tickets are FREE and can be reserved from:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/southend-l..., or call The Forum on: 01702 534111
Monday 24th November, 2-3.30pm at The Forum
Tickets are FREE and can be reserved from:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/southend-l..., or call The Forum on: 01702 534111
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Bob Mays will be visiting Southend Libraries to discuss his personal journey with #ParkinsonsDisease. Includes a Q&A session.
Monday 24th November, 2-3.30pm at The Forum
Tickets are FREE and can be reserved from:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/southend-l..., or call The Forum on: 01702 534111
Monday 24th November, 2-3.30pm at The Forum
Tickets are FREE and can be reserved from:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/southend-l..., or call The Forum on: 01702 534111
Have you visited your local Southend Library lately? We are always adding new stock to our bookshelves - check us out for the latest releases and classic reads!
#KeepReading #LoveYourLibrary #FeedYourReadingHabit #StockRoom
#KeepReading #LoveYourLibrary #FeedYourReadingHabit #StockRoom
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Have you visited your local Southend Library lately? We are always adding new stock to our bookshelves - check us out for the latest releases and classic reads!
#KeepReading #LoveYourLibrary #FeedYourReadingHabit #StockRoom
#KeepReading #LoveYourLibrary #FeedYourReadingHabit #StockRoom
The Booker Prizes have announced 'Flesh' by David Szalay as the winner of the Booker Prize 2025!
'Written in spare prose, Flesh is a propulsive novel about a man who is unravelled by a series of events beyond his grasp.'
Place your reservations at: southend.spydus.co.uk
'Written in spare prose, Flesh is a propulsive novel about a man who is unravelled by a series of events beyond his grasp.'
Place your reservations at: southend.spydus.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The Booker Prizes have announced 'Flesh' by David Szalay as the winner of the Booker Prize 2025!
'Written in spare prose, Flesh is a propulsive novel about a man who is unravelled by a series of events beyond his grasp.'
Place your reservations at: southend.spydus.co.uk
'Written in spare prose, Flesh is a propulsive novel about a man who is unravelled by a series of events beyond his grasp.'
Place your reservations at: southend.spydus.co.uk
No tricks only treats in our #HalloweenFiction displays at The Forum! 🎃
We have four themed selections, catering to every ghoulish taste this spooky season.
'Dracula' 🧛♂️
'Ghosts' 👻
'Witches' 🧙♀️
'Just Plain Spooky'! 💀
You'll find new titles in each of our displays!
#HalloweenReads #FearsomeFiction
We have four themed selections, catering to every ghoulish taste this spooky season.
'Dracula' 🧛♂️
'Ghosts' 👻
'Witches' 🧙♀️
'Just Plain Spooky'! 💀
You'll find new titles in each of our displays!
#HalloweenReads #FearsomeFiction
October 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
No tricks only treats in our #HalloweenFiction displays at The Forum! 🎃
We have four themed selections, catering to every ghoulish taste this spooky season.
'Dracula' 🧛♂️
'Ghosts' 👻
'Witches' 🧙♀️
'Just Plain Spooky'! 💀
You'll find new titles in each of our displays!
#HalloweenReads #FearsomeFiction
We have four themed selections, catering to every ghoulish taste this spooky season.
'Dracula' 🧛♂️
'Ghosts' 👻
'Witches' 🧙♀️
'Just Plain Spooky'! 💀
You'll find new titles in each of our displays!
#HalloweenReads #FearsomeFiction
We deduce that fans of 'Murder, She Wrote' will not want to miss our next Southend Libraries Presents event: 'Murder, She Ate!' with author Jenny Hammerton.
Please note: tickets are FREE and will be available from 1st November from The Forum Reception and from our Eventbrite page. Stay tuned!
Please note: tickets are FREE and will be available from 1st November from The Forum Reception and from our Eventbrite page. Stay tuned!
October 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We deduce that fans of 'Murder, She Wrote' will not want to miss our next Southend Libraries Presents event: 'Murder, She Ate!' with author Jenny Hammerton.
Please note: tickets are FREE and will be available from 1st November from The Forum Reception and from our Eventbrite page. Stay tuned!
Please note: tickets are FREE and will be available from 1st November from The Forum Reception and from our Eventbrite page. Stay tuned!
Another lovely example of the creativity of the 'Crafty Kids' at Southchurch Library. Don't these Autumnal Animals look snug with their scarves on - beautiful! 👏👏👏
Crafty Kids meet on the first Saturday of the month - look out for news of November's activity - coming soon!
Crafty Kids meet on the first Saturday of the month - look out for news of November's activity - coming soon!
October 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Another lovely example of the creativity of the 'Crafty Kids' at Southchurch Library. Don't these Autumnal Animals look snug with their scarves on - beautiful! 👏👏👏
Crafty Kids meet on the first Saturday of the month - look out for news of November's activity - coming soon!
Crafty Kids meet on the first Saturday of the month - look out for news of November's activity - coming soon!
We're already some way through the Autumn term of Storyrhymes sessions!
Check out the booking day for your preferred branch and reserve your spot. Storyrhymes is a free 30 minute session of fun for the under 5s. See you there!
Check out the booking day for your preferred branch and reserve your spot. Storyrhymes is a free 30 minute session of fun for the under 5s. See you there!
October 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We're already some way through the Autumn term of Storyrhymes sessions!
Check out the booking day for your preferred branch and reserve your spot. Storyrhymes is a free 30 minute session of fun for the under 5s. See you there!
Check out the booking day for your preferred branch and reserve your spot. Storyrhymes is a free 30 minute session of fun for the under 5s. See you there!
Customer Notice
The People’s Network - Email Access
Due to technical issues, customers may be unable to access email accounts from the following providers: Gmail, Yahoo and AOL.
Our IT Team are currently working to resolve this issue.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The People’s Network - Email Access
Due to technical issues, customers may be unable to access email accounts from the following providers: Gmail, Yahoo and AOL.
Our IT Team are currently working to resolve this issue.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
September 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Customer Notice
The People’s Network - Email Access
Due to technical issues, customers may be unable to access email accounts from the following providers: Gmail, Yahoo and AOL.
Our IT Team are currently working to resolve this issue.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The People’s Network - Email Access
Due to technical issues, customers may be unable to access email accounts from the following providers: Gmail, Yahoo and AOL.
Our IT Team are currently working to resolve this issue.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Here are some of the beautiful Milk Bottle Planters created by the talented #CraftyKids who came along to #Southchurch Library's crafting session on Saturday!
Aren't they lovely! 🎍✨🎍✨🎍
Aren't they lovely! 🎍✨🎍✨🎍
September 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Here are some of the beautiful Milk Bottle Planters created by the talented #CraftyKids who came along to #Southchurch Library's crafting session on Saturday!
Aren't they lovely! 🎍✨🎍✨🎍
Aren't they lovely! 🎍✨🎍✨🎍
Join Historic England to "Help Us Find #Southend's Hidden Heritage".
Discover local heritage, contribute photos and stories, and learn how to nominate buildings for the National Heritage List for England. Bring your device to take part. Reserve your place: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Discover local heritage, contribute photos and stories, and learn how to nominate buildings for the National Heritage List for England. Bring your device to take part. Reserve your place: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
September 9, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Join Historic England to "Help Us Find #Southend's Hidden Heritage".
Discover local heritage, contribute photos and stories, and learn how to nominate buildings for the National Heritage List for England. Bring your device to take part. Reserve your place: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Discover local heritage, contribute photos and stories, and learn how to nominate buildings for the National Heritage List for England. Bring your device to take part. Reserve your place: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Southend Libraries welcomes applications for a permanent full time Senior Library Manager post, primarily based at The Forum.
For full details, please visit: tinyurl.com/bdz8yfx2
#SouthendOnSea #SouthendLibraries #SouthEssex #Essex
#Libraries #LibraryVacancy
For full details, please visit: tinyurl.com/bdz8yfx2
#SouthendOnSea #SouthendLibraries #SouthEssex #Essex
#Libraries #LibraryVacancy
August 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Southend Libraries welcomes applications for a permanent full time Senior Library Manager post, primarily based at The Forum.
For full details, please visit: tinyurl.com/bdz8yfx2
#SouthendOnSea #SouthendLibraries #SouthEssex #Essex
#Libraries #LibraryVacancy
For full details, please visit: tinyurl.com/bdz8yfx2
#SouthendOnSea #SouthendLibraries #SouthEssex #Essex
#Libraries #LibraryVacancy