Grays Library open.
Grays Library is open today but the Cromwell Road entrance is currently closed. Access is via the main entrance in Orsett road. The Library may be slightly colder than usual as we carry out the remaining repairs to the heating.
What's on at your library
Monthly Library Special Events
Between January and March come and join us for special BookTrust storytimes for pre-schoolers in 7 of our libraries across Thurrock. In March you can vote for your favourite from the shortlisted books. You can find out more about the BookTrust storytimes and the books from the BookTrust website. Please note all children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian when attending children's events.
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February 2026 |
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| Event | Details | Date | Time | Venue | Booking Information | Ages |
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| Lego Club | New weekly Lego Club at Blackshots Library | Every Saturday - next one 14th February | 11am to 12:30pm | Blackshots Library | Booking essential via the library | Children |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Monday 16 February | 11:00am | Chadwell Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| Pyjama Story time | Come along to the pyjama bedtime story time - cuddly toy and blanket optional. Hot chocolate provided. | Monday 16 February | 6pm to 7pm | Belhus Library | No booking required | Ages 4+ |
| Create a Chinese Lantern | Celebrate Chinese New Year by making your own Chinese lantern | Tuesday 17 February | 10:30am to 11:30am | Aveley Library | No booking required. Free event | Pre-schoolers and primary |
| AI Training Workshops | The third of 4 workshops: AI in your career and daily life | Tuesday 17 February | 11:00am to 12:00pm | Grays Library | SOLD OUT | Adults |
| AI Training Workshops | The final workshop: Ethical AI and staying safe in the digital world | Tuesday 17 February | 1pm to 2pm | Grays Library | SOLD OUT | Adults |
| Create a Chinese Lantern | Celebrate Chinese New Year by making your own Chinese lantern | Wednesday 18 February | 11:30am to 12:30pm | Tilbury Library | No booking required. Free event | Pre-schoolers and primary |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 February | 10:30am | Aveley Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 February | 10:30am | Belhus Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 February | 11:30am | Tilbury Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| Cosmic Explorers | Space themed story, activities, crafts and quizzes | Thursday 19 February | 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Belhus Library | No booking required. Free event | Ages 7+ |
| Create a Chinese Lantern | Celebrate Chinese New Year by making your own Chinese lantern | Friday 20 February | 10:30am to 11:30am | Belhus Library | No booking required. Free event | Pre-schoolers and primary |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Friday 20 February | 11:00am | Chadwell Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| Tech Amnesty Day | Dispose of your tech safely. Recycle and change lives: mobiles, tablets, laptops, desktop computers. Ask for the leaflet to prepare your device beforehand. | Saturday 21 February | 10am to 12:30pm | Grays Library | No booking required | All |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 24 February | 10:00am | Grays Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 24 February | 11:30am to 12:00pm | Blackshots Library | Booking essential via the library | Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Friday 27 February | 10:30am | Corringham Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
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March 2026 |
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| Event | Details | Date | Time | Venue | Booking Information | Ages |
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| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Monday 2 March | 11:00am | Chadwell Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 3 March | 11:00am | East Tilbury Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 5 March | 10:30am | Aveley Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 5 March | 10:30am | Belhus Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 5 March | 11:30am | Tilbury Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 10 March | 10:00am | Grays Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 10 March | 11:30am to 12:00pm | Blackshots Library | Booking essential via the library | Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 March | 10:30am | Aveley Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| Zine Workshop Part 1 | A two part workshop across 2 days making a zine - a handmade fanzine/magazine | Thursday 19 March | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Tilbury Library | No booking required. Free event | Ages 14+ |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 March | 10:30am | Belhus Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 March | 11:30am | Tilbury Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 24 March | 10:00am | Grays Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 24 March | 11:30am to 12:00pm | Blackshots Library | Booking essential via the library | Preschoolers |
| Zine Workshop Part 2 | A two part workshop across 2 days making a zine - a handmade fanzine/magazine | Thursday 26 March | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Tilbury Library | No booking required. Free event | Ages 14+ |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Friday 27 March | 10:30am | Corringham Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
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April 2026 |
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| Event | Details | Date | Time | Venue | Booking Information | Ages |
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| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Wednesday 1 April | 11am | Belhus Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |
| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Wednesday 1 April | 2pm | Aveley Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |
| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Thursday 2 April | 11am | East Tilbury Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |
| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Thursday 2 April | 2pm | Corringham Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |