What's on at your library

Thurrock libraries and volunteers provide a wide range of regular activities and special events.

Events 

Groups and clubs

Groups and clubs that meet regularly in Thurrock libraries include:

• Adult reading groups
• Audiobook clubs
• Children's reading groups
• Colour Me Calm groups
• Craft clubs
• Games clubs
• Internet clubs
• Knitting and sewing groups
• Rhyme time
• Social groups
• Story time

You can also try learning at your library or get help with applications at your library.

Special events

Special events at libraries can include talks by authors, storytelling shows for children, book festivals and much more. Check these web pages or visit your local library to find out what's on.

Every summer we invite children to take part in the Children's Summer Reading Challenge.

Book sales

From time to time libraries have sales of books that are no longer needed. Libraries are always buying new stock such as books, CDs and DVDs to maintain a good quality of material for lending. Book sales often have a range of items – both children's and adult material – to buy at a very low cost.

Current book sales

East Tilbury Library Tuesday 25th March - Tuesday 22 April 2025. Prices are here

Blackshots Library Monday 10 February  - Monday 3 March 2025

Be a volunteer

We offer a range of opportunities for anyone interested in volunteering with Thurrock libraries.