Library notices
All Thurrock libraries will be closed on Monday 6 May (Early May bank holiday) and Monday 27 May (Spring bank holiday). Libraries will be open at their usual times on all other days in May.
What's on at your library
Story time
Children of primary school-age or in their first year of school (Reception) are invited to join us to enjoy stories shared by one of our library team. We also offer a story and craft session for pre-school children.
Sessions are free to attend. You don't have to book in advance. Parents and carers must stay with their children throughout.
Story corner
Join us for story corner – regular story time sessions – at the following libraries.
| Library | Day | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell library | Mondays, term-time only | 3pm to 4pm |
| Grays library Mini Makes and Tall Tales for pre-school children |
Tuesdays, term-time only | 10am to 10:45am |
| Grays library | Saturdays, fortnightly – usually includes crafts | 10:30am to 11:15am |
Stories and scribbles
An ideal group for pre-school children, these sessions are an opportunity to listen to stories and be creative. Parents and carers must stay with their children during each session.
| Library | Day | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Belhus library | Tuesdays | 10:30am to 11am |
Sensory-friendly sessions
Our 'sensory-friendly' story corner sessions have less noise, making them more suitable for pre-school children with special educational needs or disabilities – especially those with autism. Places are very limited so parents and carers must book in advance by phoning the library in advance.
| Library | Day | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Details of future sessions will be published here. | ||