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    A-Z of Library Services

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    Literacy Area

    Basildon

    Billericay

    Braintree

    Broomfield

    Canvey

    Chelmsford

    Chipping Ongar

    Clacton

    Colchester

    Greenstead

    Harlow

    Laindon

    Loughton

    North Weald

    Prettygate

    Rayleigh

    Rochford

    Shenfield

    South Woodham Ferrers

    Waltham Abbey

    Witham

We have some great rooms for hire in our libraries across the County, from just £12.45 per hour standard rate, depending on the size of room. 

Whether you want a quiet, private space to work in, to hold a meeting with one or two others, a venue to host a seminar or business conference for up to 60 people, or somewhere local for your regular group meetings or sessions, we may have the perfect room for you. 


As a guide:  
•    Community rate, e.g. library activity group, e.g. book group - not open to the public (this charge includes ECC services)
•    Standard rate - individual or private non-library group use 
•    Commercial – external business or organisation


Take a look at the list below to find your perfect space.