Saffron Walden Library

 

2 King Street
Saffron Walden
CB10 1ES

 

 

Email: SaffronW.Library@essex.gov.uk  

 

 

 

Opening hours for Saffron Walden Library

 

  • Monday - 9am to 5:30pm
  • Tuesday - 9am to 5:30pm
  • Wednesday - 9am to 5:30pm
  • Thursday - 9am to 5:30pm
  • Friday - 9am to 7pm
  • Saturday - 9am to 5pm
  • Sunday - Closed

 

Public holidays

All libraries are closed on the following days:

  • Bank Holidays
  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
  • Good Friday and Easter Sunday

Facilities and Services available

 

 

The Gibson Library 

(Previously known as Saffron Walden Town Library)

Founded in 1832 and holding over 40,000 books from the 14th century to the present day. Specialist subjects include: 

  • Local history
  • Victorian and Edwardian studies
  • Art history and artists
  • The art of books
  • The English Civil War

The Gibson Library and Reading Room is open during normal library opening hours.   
The majority of titles are included on the Essex Libraries catalogue. General stock enquiries, including lost or damaged books please email: saffronw.library@essex.gov.uk

The Gibson Library Society is an associated charity run by volunteers, supporting the preservation and development of the Gibson collection, in partnership with Essex County Council. For enquiries related to their activities plus information on joining and volunteering, please contact: 

The Gibson Library Trust is a charity of which Essex County Council is the Corporate Trustee -  Registered Charity no. 310665. This Trusteeship oversees all activities and administration of the Trust and the Collection. For enquiries relating specifically to the Trust, please contact: gibsonlibrary@essex.gov.uk 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Calendar with a tick on a day

Saffron Walden Library's Upcoming events

 

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The outside view of Saffron Walden Library

 

Map

 

 

Everyone's Literacy Area

 

Saffron Walden Library's Literacy area Sofa and Bookcase