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 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 40 people, or somewhere local for your regular group meetings or sessions, we may have the perfect room for you. Some libraries also have space available to hire when the library is closed. Depending on the location, out of hours use could include during the day, evenings or even at weekends.

As a guide:

Concessionary eg library activity group eg book group - not open to the public
Standard rate - individual or private non library group use (this charge includes ECC services)
Commercial – external business or organisation

Take a look at the list below to find your perfect space. Contact the library to check availability, confirm which booking rate applies and to book

Basildon Library

Out of hours use available - check with library for details

contact basildon.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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

contact billericay.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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

Contact Braintree.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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

contact broomfield.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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

contact canvey.library@essex.gov.uk

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

Chelmsford Library

contact chelmsford.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room 2	3	£7.45	£14.90	£23.40

Chipping Ongar Library

contact chipping.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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

contact clacton.library@essex.gov.uk

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

Dunmow Library

contact dunmow.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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

contact epping.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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

contact greenstead.library@essex.gov.uk

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

Harlow Library

contact harlow.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard Rate per hour	Commercial Rate per hour
Meeting Room 1	20	£18.10	£38.30	£57.45
Meeting Room 2	10	£10.60	£22.40	£34.00

Laindon Library

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

contact laindon.library@essex.gov.uk

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

Loughton Library

contact loughton.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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

contact pitsea.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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

contact rayleigh.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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

contact rochford.library@essex.gov.uk

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

Waltham Abbey Library

contact WalthamAbbey.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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

contact witham.library@essex.gov.uk

Meeting Room	Maximum Capacity	Concessionary Rate per hour	Standard 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