Room hire

Rooms for hire in Essex libraries

We have some great rooms for hire in our libraries across the County, from just £14.30 per hour basic rate, depending on the size of room.

Whether you want to hold a meeting for two people, or you are looking for a venue to host a seminar, or a conference for 40 people for your business, we may have the perfect room for you. Out of hours use of the library space is also available to book at some locations.

Take a look at the list below to find your perfect space and contact the library to check availability and to book.

Fees and charges

Terms and conditions of use

Basildon Library

Out of hours use available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room 1	10	£10.60	£22.40	£34.00
Meeting Room 2	3	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40
Meeting Pod	4	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Billericay Library

Out of hours use may be available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room 1	15	£10.60	£22.40	£34.00
Meeting Room 2	8	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40
Meeting Room 3	6	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Braintree Library

Out of hours use available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room 1	15	£10.60	£22.40	£34.00

Broomfield Library

Out of hours use available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room	8	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Buckhurst Hill Library

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room	8	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Canvey Library

Out of hours use available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room	8	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Chelmsford Library

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room 1	12	£10.60	£22.40	£34.00
Meeting Room 2	3	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Chipping Ongar Library

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room	2	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Clacton Library

Out of hours use available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room 1	20	£18.10	£38.30	£57.45

Dunmow Library

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room 1	20	£18.10	£38.30	£57.45
Meeting Room 2	2	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Epping Library

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Ceremony Room	40	£18.10	£38.30	£57.45

Greenstead Library

Out of hours use available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room	12	£10.60	£22.40	£34.00

Laindon Library

Out of hours use may be available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room	4	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Loughton Library

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room 1	10	£10.60	£22.40	£34.00
Meeting Room 2	5	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40
Meeting Room 3	4	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Pitsea Library

Out of hours use may be available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room	15	£10.60	£22.40	£34.00

Rayleigh Library

Out of hours use may be available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room	10	£10.60	£22.40	£34.00

Rochford Library

Out of hours use may be available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room	20	£18.10	£38.30	£57.45

Waltham Abbey Library

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room	4	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Witham Library

Out of hours use available - check with library for details

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Basic Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Dorothy L Sayers Room	15	£10.60	£22.40	£34.00
Whitehall Room	20	£18.10	£38.30	£57.45