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You can complete the library enquiry form if you want to contact a library, have any questions, or if you want to pass on comments or suggestions about the library service. We aim to respond to your enquiries within 5 business days.   

 

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Mobile Library Service

 

 

 

 

Essex Library Service Mobile Library

 

The Mobile Library Service visits villages and communities around Essex on a three-weekly basis.

 

Service Update

County Mobile 1 will not be running in the Colchester and Dedham area on Friday 14 August.

County Mobile 2 will not be running between Little Bentley and Bradfield on Monday 17 August.