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Bouncing Babies

Fri 17/04/2026, 10:00-11:00 Basildon Library

Childrens
Family
Social

Are you a parent with a baby under 12 months? Do you want to give your baby’s early communication a boost?  Then why not come and join in with our new Bouncing Babies Stay and Play sessions! Have some fun with your baby through rhymes and songs and m ...

Event Details
Are you a parent with a baby under 12 months? Do you want to give your baby’s early communication a boost?  Then why not come and join in with our new Bouncing Babies Stay and Play sessions! Have some fun with your baby through rhymes and songs and meet friends. This group is suitable for new parents of children up to 12 months. No booking required.  

Men's Gaming Cove

Mon 20/04/2026, 17:00-18:15 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 spli ...

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 will you be? Or are you more of a Lewis Hamilton racing driver? Or get your fellow player with a GoldenEye 007 shot! The group is also a space to seek help for mental health, health and family issues with information from charities and other partners with their literature and leaflets displayed on a specially created table.

Children's Knitting and Crochet Club

Wed 22/04/2026, 15:30-16:30 Hadleigh Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Family
Social

Learn to knit and crochet at Hadleigh Library! We're starting a weekly club for primary aged children, where you can learn to knit and crochet with help from staff and volunteers. We'll supply the yarn and tools to get you started, just come along. Wednesdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Event Details
Learn to knit and crochet at Hadleigh Library! We're starting a weekly club for primary aged children, where you can learn to knit and crochet with help from staff and volunteers. We'll supply the yarn and tools to get you started, just come along. Wednesdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Bouncing Babies

Fri 24/04/2026, 10:00-11:00 Basildon Library

Childrens
Family
Social

Are you a parent with a baby under 12 months? Do you want to give your baby’s early communication a boost?  Then why not come and join in with our new Bouncing Babies Stay and Play sessions! Have some fun with your baby through rhymes and songs and m ...

Event Details
Are you a parent with a baby under 12 months? Do you want to give your baby’s early communication a boost?  Then why not come and join in with our new Bouncing Babies Stay and Play sessions! Have some fun with your baby through rhymes and songs and meet friends. This group is suitable for new parents of children up to 12 months. No booking required.  

Cancer Support Drop-in

Tue 28/04/2026, 10:00-12:00 Harwich Library

Advice and Information
Health & Wellness

Joanne, Cancer Care Navigator, will be at Harwich library to offer support to anyone affected by Cancer - whether you have a diagnosis yourself or are supporting a loved one. Book an appointment by calling the Cancer Wellbeing Centre, Colchester Hospital on 01206 745346, or simply drop in when Joanne is in the library, no appointment needed

Event Details
Joanne, Cancer Care Navigator, will be at Harwich library to offer support to anyone affected by Cancer - whether you have a diagnosis yourself or are supporting a loved one. Book an appointment by calling the Cancer Wellbeing Centre, Colchester Hospital on 01206 745346, or simply drop in when Joanne is in the library, no appointment needed

Children's Knitting and Crochet Club

Wed 29/04/2026, 15:30-16:30 Hadleigh Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Family
Social

Learn to knit and crochet at Hadleigh Library! We're starting a weekly club for primary aged children, where you can learn to knit and crochet with help from staff and volunteers. We'll supply the yarn and tools to get you started, just come along. Wednesdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Event Details
Learn to knit and crochet at Hadleigh Library! We're starting a weekly club for primary aged children, where you can learn to knit and crochet with help from staff and volunteers. We'll supply the yarn and tools to get you started, just come along. Wednesdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Bouncing Babies

Fri 01/05/2026, 10:00-11:00 Basildon Library

Childrens
Family
Social

Are you a parent with a baby under 12 months? Do you want to give your baby’s early communication a boost?  Then why not come and join in with our new Bouncing Babies Stay and Play sessions! Have some fun with your baby through rhymes and songs and m ...

Event Details
Are you a parent with a baby under 12 months? Do you want to give your baby’s early communication a boost?  Then why not come and join in with our new Bouncing Babies Stay and Play sessions! Have some fun with your baby through rhymes and songs and meet friends. This group is suitable for new parents of children up to 12 months. No booking required.  

Comic Book Day

Sat 02/05/2026, 09:00-17:00 Saffron Walden Library

Crafts and Creative
Cultural
Family
Reading and Literature
Social

Celebrate the wonderfully diverse world of comics, graphic novels and manga. Find an amazing new story to read, enjoy our displays of pop culture influenced by larger than life characters. Take part in a fun art workshop and share your own story! Costumes welcome.

Event Details
Celebrate the wonderfully diverse world of comics, graphic novels and manga. Find an amazing new story to read, enjoy our displays of pop culture influenced by larger than life characters. Take part in a fun art workshop and share your own story! Costumes welcome.

Author Talk: Glynis Peters

Tue 05/05/2026, 17:30-19:00 Harwich Library

Reading and Literature

Come and listen to Glynis talk about the inspiration behind her new book, The Orphan's Mission, a new wartime historical saga inspired by a true story, and with mention of Dovercourt. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and purchase a signed copy of the book.

Event Details
Come and listen to Glynis talk about the inspiration behind her new book, The Orphan's Mission, a new wartime historical saga inspired by a true story, and with mention of Dovercourt. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and purchase a signed copy of the book.

Children's Knitting and Crochet Club

Wed 06/05/2026, 15:30-16:30 Hadleigh Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Family
Social

Learn to knit and crochet at Hadleigh Library! We're starting a weekly club for primary aged children, where you can learn to knit and crochet with help from staff and volunteers. We'll supply the yarn and tools to get you started, just come along. Wednesdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Event Details
Learn to knit and crochet at Hadleigh Library! We're starting a weekly club for primary aged children, where you can learn to knit and crochet with help from staff and volunteers. We'll supply the yarn and tools to get you started, just come along. Wednesdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm.