What's in your library

Grays Library open.

Grays Library is open today but due to new flooring being laid the main entrance is not open. Access is  now open via the Cromwell Road entrance. The Library may be slightly colder than usual as we carry out the remaining repairs to the heating. 

Community food pantries

A community pantry offers food to local people who suffer from hunger or do not have enough food to eat. Several of our libraries have a community pantry. Some also have a community fridge.

Anyone can use a community pantry – there's no need for identification or forms. Items in the pantry are free but we ask all visitors to take no more than 3 items each day. This is to make sure there's enough for anyone in need.

We welcome donations to our community pantries. You can donate unopened tinned or packaged food. Perishable food such as fresh fruit or dairy products can be donated at libraries with a community fridge.

Drinks with alcohol cannot be donated as alcohol is not allowed in libraries.

You can visit community pantries at the following libraries during normal opening hours: