Southend Library Service
Our libraries serve the city of Southend offering free access to a wide variety of resources and a safe,welcoming space for all. You can visit to browse and borrow stock; connect with others using our People’s Network computers or by attending any one of our groups including ‘Knit and Natter’ groups, Book Groups and Games Clubs; or simply visit to relax in a warm, non-judgemental space. Membership is free, providing lifelong access to millions of books, eResources and a diverse Online Reference Library.
In-person
Warm space
Further info
You can research your family history by using ‘Find My Past’ and our large local history collection
including historical Electoral Registers, Parish Records and Street Directories. We also have a large
local newspaper archive on Microfilm and a Southend Picture Archive.Tablet Taster Sessions offer the opportunity for one-to-one guidance in using your IT devices; Storyrhymes is a fun celebration of songs, rhymes, instruments and stories for the under 5’s; while our ever-changing programme of events include local author talks, Manga drawing classes and Film
Screenings.
Our libraries are for all, so if you’re not able to visit the library due to frailty or illness, the library will
come to you - our team of Home Library Service volunteers will bring a regular, tailored selection of
stock to your door. For information on this service please email: librarydevelopment@southend.gov.uk
Who can use this service?
Anyone who lives in the District of Southend.
We have the following Libraries in Southend :Kent Elms Library, Leigh Library, Shoeburyness Library, Southchurch Library, Southend Forum and Westcliff Library.
How are services delivered?
Face to Face at all Libraries
Please note: there may be occasions when the library will be closed between 12pm and 2pm. If you are planning on visiting between these times you are advised to call in advance.
Locations
Tel: 01702 523803 Email: kentelmslibrary@southend.gov.uk
Tel: 01702 475929 Email: leighlibrary@southend.gov.uk
Tel: 01702 534010 Email: shoeburynesslibrary@southend.gov.uk
Tel: 01702 212185 Email: southchurchlibrary@southend.gov.uk
Saturday 8am til 5pm
Tel: 01702 534111 Email: library@southend.gov.uk
Tel: 01702 341961 Email: westclifflibrary@southend.gov.uk
Telephone 01702 523803