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Libraries

There are over 70 libraries in Essex with over 3 million books, CD's and DVD's to choose from!

Essex Libraries Home Page

This link takes you to Essex County Council (who are responsible for all libraries in Essex).

ELAN 

Essex Libraries Automated Network, from where you can:-

  • check the books you have on loan
  • reserve books
  • renew your library book.

Local Libraries

Find out where your local library is. You can also get information on opening times, services available and details of special events.

Local Children's Library

In the children's libraries you can read stories, find out about the world, use computers, send emails, and surf the internet. Even babies and toddlers can enjoy books with their parents through the Bookstart scheme.

Essex County Council eBook Catalogue

Choose from hundreds of eBooks available in both Adobe and Mobipocket formats for immediate download to a PC, Mac, or PDA. You may search for your favourite eBook or simply browse through subjects of interest.

Ask Chris - Adults

Ask Chris - Children

Not sure what to read next - then 'Ask Chris' is a mixture of the knowledge and enthusiasm of Essex Libraries staff, and recommendations of readers and reading groups across Essex. So when you Ask Chris to suggest what you should read next, you'll be tapping into the opinions of hundreds of readers.