Everyone can find something they want in the range of services that Essex libraries offer. There's an enormous range of reading for all ages and interests - from babies onwards - for pleasure, study or work needs. But it doesn't stop at books! We have loads of titles for you to choose from in DVDs, videos, audio CDs, talking books and more. If you have particular problems in using our traditional services we can offer a range of materials and delivery methods to meet your needs. Online you will be able to manage your lending account, choose and order items you want, ask us to help with your information queries, see our guides to the web, get help with your homework, access online information sources and even get our suggestions for books you might like to read.

Frequently asked questions

• What can I expect to find in my library?
• How do I join the library?
• Is there anything in the library for children?
• Has the library anything to suit the youngest children?
• I'm a teenager - what can the library offer me?
• English isn't my first language - what can the library offer me?
• I can't leave the house easily - does that mean I can't use the library?
• I have a visual impairment - what can the library offer me?
• I have a hearing impairment - what can the library offer me?
• Is there anything going on in the library during the school holidays?
• Who is the library for?
• Where is my nearest library and when is it open?
• My nearest library isn't convenient for me to get to. Is there a mobile library I could use?