Saffron Walden Library

Opening hours

Location

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 by appointment only
• Printing
• Bookstart packs

Facilities and Services - temporarily suspended

• Photocopying
• ERO Archive Access Point
• Faxing
• Bookable gallery space
• Study space
• Battery recycling
• Small electrical recycling
• Food donation point
• Room and space hire
• Equipment loan service for the visually impaired

The Gibson Library - temporarily closed

Founded in 1832 and holding over 40,000 books from the 14th century to the present day, specialist subjects include:

• Local history
• Victorian and Edwardian studies
• Art history and artists
• The art of books
• The English Civil War

The Reading Room is open for quiet study during normal library opening hours, staffed by volunteers at the following times:

• Thursday 2pm to 4pm
• Saturday 10am to 12pm

Contacts:

• Website: www.gibsonlibrary.org.uk
• Email: info@gibsonlibrary.org.uk
• Twitter: @GibsonLibrary

Contact us

Feedback about your library experience

Renewals and Library enquiries: 0345 603 7628

Email: saffronwalden.library@essex.gov.uk