Thurrock Library Service
Libraries are free for everyone, and open to all in the community. Libraries across the Borough are open year-round for residents and are uniquely placed to respond to the rise in living costs by providing safe and inviting spaces, activities, support getting online, computers, free wi-fi, reading for learning, information and leisure, social groups, events for adults and children and the opportunity to connect with others.We have Over 7 million physical books available via our library catalogue,E-books and e-audiobooks and free access to computers, WiFi with printing available (charges apply).
Our services and offers include -
- Gifting SIM cards for free calls, texts and data for low-income households
- Access ticket (for residents who find it hard to read print, allowing for the loan of audiobooks, CDs and DVDs at no charge)
- Home-Link library service (deliveries for people who have difficulty accessing the borough's libraries. Difficulties could include mobility difficulties, sight impairment – registered blind or partially sighted, and other medical conditions, which are assessed on a case-by-case basis
- 'Wireless for the Blind' CD and MP3 players (We work with the British Wireless for the Blind Fund to provide devices such as radios. These are free if you are on a means tested benefit.
- Books in other languages
- Health Information books – Reading Well collection for mental health and Macmillan Cancer collections
- Dementia collection – including picture books for reminiscence, dementia-friendly jigsaws, games, flash cards, aqua paints, memory boxes and reminiscence suitcases packed with items from past decades.
- We can also help with : bus pass applications ; help with housing applications and bidding; job applicationsb
Who can use this service?
How are services delivered?
All those who live, study or work in Thurrock
Face to face, by phone, email and online. Home visits for Home Library Service. Please see specific Libraries for opening times.
www.thurrock.gov.uk/libraries
01375 413976
Thurrock Libraries, Thameside Complex, Orsett Road,
Grays
Essex
RM17 5DX
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/find-a-library/
Aveley Library, Community Hub, High Street
Aveley
Essex
RM15 4BX
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/find-a-library/aveley-library-part-of-aveley-community-hub
Belhus Library, South Ockendon Centre, Derry Avenue
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 5DX
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/find-a-library/belhus-library-part-of-south-ockendon-centre
Blackshots Library, Blackshots Lane
Grays
Essex
RM16 2JU
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/find-a-library/blackshots-library
Chadwell Library, Brentwood Road
Chadwell St Mary, Grays
Essex
RM16 4JP
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/find-a-library/chadwell-library-part-of-chadwell-information-centre
Corringham Library, St Johns Way, Corringham
Stanford-le-Hope
Essex
SS17 7LJ
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/find-a-library/corringham-library
East Tilbury Library, Princess Avenue
East Tilbury, Tilbury
Essex
RM18 8ST
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/find-a-library/east-tilbury-library
Grays Library, Thameside Complex, Orsett Road
Grays
Essex
RM17 5DX
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/find-a-library/grays-library
Purfleet Library, Community Hub, 53-54 River Court, Centurion Way
Purfleet-on-Thames
Essex
RM19 1ZY
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/find-a-library/purfleet-library-part-of-purfleet-community-hub
Stanford-le-Hope Library, High Street
Stanford-le-Hope
Essex
SS17 0HG
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/find-a-library/stanford-le-hope-library
Tilbury Library, The Hub, Civic Square
Tilbury
Essex
RM18 8AD
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/find-a-library/tilbury-library-part-of-tilbury-hub