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Essex Libraries - at the heart of your community
Out and about? You can now hook up to free broadband WiFi at most libraries!
Here are some of our most popular services - for more just explore the full menu in the left hand column.
* Library opening times and locations * Catalogue and online ordering * Books and Reading *
* Information and Enquiry services * e-books and e-audio to download * Online renewals *
* Events in libraries * Follow us on Twitter! *
 | Answers Direct | Answers Direct is our online and telephone enquiry service, waiting to help you with your information queries of all kinds 24/7 |
| Book a library computer online | All of our libraries have computers that you can use free to surf the net, access your e-mails and more. Book your session in advance online. |
| Books? Ask Chris | Whether you need ideas about what to read next or would like to share your views about the book you just read, Ask Chris is the place to visit. |
| eBooks and eAudio | Choose from hundreds of eBooks (and eAudio files) available in choice of formats for immediate download to a PC, Mac, or PDA. |
 | ELAN - the library service online | Use ELAN to search for and reserve a title, renew your on loan items, check your records and much more |
| The Essex Online Reference Library | Hundreds of quality information sources available free for our members to use. |
| Find a library | Find your nearest library, opening times and what's happening there. |
| Homework Helper | Live online help with getting your homework done |
| Join the library - Online application | Not a library member yet? Sign up online now. |
| Keep in touch | Sign up to receive our popular newsletter by e.mail. |
| Renew Online | Renew the loans of your books and other items |
| Search and Reserve from our Catalogue | Search our ELAN catalogue and reserve any titles you want free. |
| Essex Life: local information | Search for clubs and opportunities to get more out of life in your county |
