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Introduction of Reservation Charges

Last edited: 01/04/2026

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Summer Reading Challenge Volunteering

Last edited: 08/04/2026

Volunteer for the Summer Reading Challenge 2026!

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Things to do at Easter

Last edited: 20/03/2026

What's on for children over the Easter break.

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The Workary at Essex Libraries

Last edited: 27/03/2026By: Essex Library Service

4 New Affordable Workspaces Now Open Across Essex!

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Vange Library Refurbishment

Last edited: 20/03/2026

Vange Library Refurbishment

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Things to do this February Half Term

Last edited: 03/02/2026

What's on this half term at Essex Libraries?

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World Book Day 2026

Last edited: 03/03/2026

Celebrate World Book Day with us!

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Our Mobile Library Service

Last edited: 13/02/2026