Opening hours
Public holidays
All libraries are closed on the following days:
- Bank Holidays
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Location
High Street
Canvey Island
SS8 7RB
Using the library
- Join
- Search the library catalogue
- Renew, reserve or return library items
- Charges, fines and exemptions
- e-books and e-audio
- Online resources
- Book Groups
- Covid-19 safety measures
Facilities and Services
- WiFi
- Computers
- Printing
- Photocopying
- Bookstart packs
- Room hire
- Accessible bathroom facilities
- Baby changing facilities
- Battery recycling
- Ink Bin – for recycling empty home-use printer ink cartridges only
- Small electrical recycling
- Castle Point Borough Council pink recycling sacks, green garden waste sacks and kitchen caddy liners (check with library for information)
- Study space
Contact us
Feedback about your library experience
Renewals and Library enquiries: 0345 603 7628
Email: canvey.library@essex.gov.uk
What's on
Knit and Natter, Canvey Island Library

Knit and Natter, Canvey Island Library
Join our friendly group who enjoy knitting and also a good chat! Booking required.
Warm Welcomes, Canvey Island Library

Warm Welcomes, Canvey Island Library
A warm welcome this winter.
Meet Debz Hobbs-Wyatt Canvey Library's Writer in Residence

Meet Debz Hobbs-Wyatt Canvey Library's Writer in Residence
Next event 31 January 2023
Help and guidance with writing your own piece of work from a well-known published local author.
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