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
37 Sun Street
Waltham Abbey
EN9 1EL
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
- Scanner
- Photocopying
- Study space - two spaces available
- Bookstart packs
- Room hire
- Battery recycling
- Ink Bin – for recycling empty home-use printer ink cartridges only
- Epping Forest District Council clear recycling sacks (check with library for information)
- Epping Forest District Council self-service payment kiosk
- Literacy Area
Contact us
Feedback about your library experience
Renewals and Library enquiries: 0345 603 7628
What's on
Windrush exhibition
Windrush exhibition
Celebrate the Windrush Generation at this exhibition organised by Essex Cultural Diversity Project.
Baby and Toddler Rhymetime, Waltham Abbey Library
Baby and Toddler Rhymetime, Waltham Abbey Library
A group for new babies to 5 years, with singing rhymes and a story at the end.
Chess on a Saturday, Waltham Abbey Library
Chess on a Saturday, Waltham Abbey Library
A Chess board is available for you to enjoy a game in the library on a Saturday.
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