Opening hours
Monday
9am to 5:30pm
Tuesday
9am to 5:30pm
Wednesday
9am to 5:30pm
Thursday
9am to 5:30pm
Friday
9am to 5:30pm
Saturday
9am to 5pm
Sunday
Closed
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
Essex County Council
Central Library
Cross Street
Harlow
CM20 1HA
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 available
- WiFi
- Computers
- Printing
- Scanner
- Photocopying
- Bookstart packs
- Battery recycling
- Blue Badge Assessments (by appointment only)
- EU Settlement Scheme - ID document scanning service (by appointment only)
Facilities and Services - temporarily suspended
- Bookable gallery space
- Study space
- Room and space hire
Other Services
- Registration Services (by appointment only)
Contact us
Feedback about your library experience
Renewals and Library enquiries: 0345 603 7628
Email: harlow.library@essex.gov.uk
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There are no forthcoming events at this library
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