Southend Libraries
Southend is home to 6 libraries, offering free access to thousands of books, internet services, online book groups and children's Storyrhymes sessions.
eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, digital newspapers and lots more are available FREE on your digital device. Simply download the apps (info available on the library website) then sign in with your Southend Library card to access.
Need a Library card? No problem – just sign up online here. Then click ‘register’ in the top right corner to sign up on a computer, or click the 3 bars on the top of the screen to register on a mobile device or tablet.
Clubs at Southend Libraries
Brick-Building sessions
Saturday Brick-Building sessions every week from 10am – 12pm. These free drop-in sessions are held across five libraries: Leigh, Kent Elms, Westcliff, Shoeburyness and Southchurch.
The Crafty Ones
A friendly knitting and crochet group who meet at The Forum on Thursdays from 11am – 3pm
‘Why not join our friendly knitting and crochet drop-in sessions. Learn a new skill, enjoy the company of likeminded people, share your knowledge, and mindfully breathe.’
Scrabble Club
Join us for a game of Scrabble on the first Saturday of each month, from 2pm – 4pm.
Sessions are free to attend and boards are provided.
Interested? Simply sign up at the Leigh Library Welcome Desk.
Suitable for all adults and children over 10 years of age.
Leigh Chess Mates
Sessions (twice monthly) are confirmed each month and run from 11am – 1pm at Leigh Library
Free to attend and boards are provided. Suitable for adults and children over 5 years of age.
For dates and further details ask at the Leigh Library Welcome Desk or email: leighlibrary@southend.gov.uk