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LEGO® in libraries

Sat 06/12/2025, 09:30-10:30 Sible Hedingham Library

IT & Technology

In our LEGO® in libraries sessions, your child will get the chance to improve their maths and English skills, while having fun playing with relatable LEGO® characters! Using LEGO® Education kits and Chromebooks, children will guide characters through compelling stories and use

Event Details
In our LEGO® in libraries sessions, your child will get the chance to improve their maths and English skills, while having fun playing with relatable LEGO® characters! Using LEGO® Education kits and Chromebooks, children will guide characters through compelling stories and use

Screentime Saturday Film Club

Sat 06/12/2025, 14:00-16:00 Harlow Library

Cultural

Come and see a film for free in the library. Refreshments available. No need to book - just come along. Click here for a full programme (https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Q8Xm1S3BrdThUaNyKjW1BqYt42GK3leyls4AqkcNFo/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0)

Event Details
Come and see a film for free in the library. Refreshments available. No need to book - just come along. Click here for a full programme (https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Q8Xm1S3BrdThUaNyKjW1BqYt42GK3leyls4AqkcNFo/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0)

Arty Bookworms - Harwich Library

Mon 08/12/2025, 09:30-10:30 Harwich Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Reading and Literature

Arty Bookworm is a series of 8 weekly sessions for children under 5 years. They offer an excellent way to support early literacy, creativity, and social engagement, underpinned by the Early Years framework.Each session includes themed story reading, a craft activity based on the story, an

Event Details
Arty Bookworm is a series of 8 weekly sessions for children under 5 years. They offer an excellent way to support early literacy, creativity, and social engagement, underpinned by the Early Years framework.Each session includes themed story reading, a craft activity based on the story, an

BookTrust Storytime

Mon 08/12/2025, 10:00-10:15 Sible Hedingham Library

Childrens
Family
Reading and Literature

Come and vote for your favourite BookTrust Storytime book! Enjoy a great storytime, fun activities, meet new friends and be part of the national poll to find the best storytime book. This event is ideally for children aged under 5 but all are welcome.

Event Details
Come and vote for your favourite BookTrust Storytime book! Enjoy a great storytime, fun activities, meet new friends and be part of the national poll to find the best storytime book. This event is ideally for children aged under 5 but all are welcome.

New Parents' Rhymetime

Mon 08/12/2025, 10:30-11:00 Dunmow Library

Childrens

Are you a parent with a baby under 12 months? Join us for this baby Rhymetime, meet friends and have fun with your new baby in a relaxed setting.This group is suitable for parents of children aged 0 to 12 months and runs term time only.

Event Details
Are you a parent with a baby under 12 months? Join us for this baby Rhymetime, meet friends and have fun with your new baby in a relaxed setting.This group is suitable for parents of children aged 0 to 12 months and runs term time only.

Men's Gaming Cove

Mon 08/12/2025, 17:00-18:30 Maldon Library

Advice and Information
Diversity & Inclusion
Health & Wellness
IT & Technology
Social

The Men's Gaming Cove - created by Essex Libraries is back!The focus behind the Gaming Cove is to create a safe space for men to create new social groups, start open conversations while playing the best video games on the market. Multi-player to split screen. What Street Fighter character wil

Event Details
The Men's Gaming Cove - created by Essex Libraries is back!The focus behind the Gaming Cove is to create a safe space for men to create new social groups, start open conversations while playing the best video games on the market. Multi-player to split screen. What Street Fighter character wil

Seated Yoga

Thu 11/12/2025, 17:00-18:00 Frinton Library

Health & Wellness

Join Srina for an hour of gentle chair-based exercise at her seated yoga class. Classes are suitable for adults of all abilities, and cost £4 per session, payable by cash or card, either in advance or on the day. To book a place, email frinton.library@essex.gov.uk, or pop in and speak to st

Event Details
Join Srina for an hour of gentle chair-based exercise at her seated yoga class. Classes are suitable for adults of all abilities, and cost £4 per session, payable by cash or card, either in advance or on the day. To book a place, email frinton.library@essex.gov.uk, or pop in and speak to st

St Anne Line Junior School Choir

Fri 12/12/2025, 11:00-11:30 Basildon Library

Cultural

Not feeling that Christmas tingle? Feeling more 'bah humbug' than 'joy to the world'? Then have we got the perfect treat to get you in that festive mood! St Anne Line Junior School Choir will be joining us at Basildon Library on Friday 12 December at 11am in a joyful cacophoney of f

Event Details
Not feeling that Christmas tingle? Feeling more 'bah humbug' than 'joy to the world'? Then have we got the perfect treat to get you in that festive mood! St Anne Line Junior School Choir will be joining us at Basildon Library on Friday 12 December at 11am in a joyful cacophoney of f

LEGO® in libraries

Sat 13/12/2025, 09:30-10:30 Sible Hedingham Library

IT & Technology

In our LEGO® in libraries sessions, your child will get the chance to improve their maths and English skills, while having fun playing with relatable LEGO® characters! Using LEGO® Education kits and Chromebooks, children will guide characters through compelling stories and use

Event Details
In our LEGO® in libraries sessions, your child will get the chance to improve their maths and English skills, while having fun playing with relatable LEGO® characters! Using LEGO® Education kits and Chromebooks, children will guide characters through compelling stories and use

Local Writers' Showcase

Sat 13/12/2025, 10:00-16:00 Billericay Library

Advice and Information
Cultural
Reading and Literature
Social

Join us at Billericay Library for a celebration of local talent at Essex Libraries annual Local Writers' Showcase. This free all-day event brings together authors from across Essex, offering a unique opportunity to meet new and established writers.   &mi

Event Details
Join us at Billericay Library for a celebration of local talent at Essex Libraries annual Local Writers' Showcase. This free all-day event brings together authors from across Essex, offering a unique opportunity to meet new and established writers.   &mi