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library has different opening times and facilities which are listed individually on our 'things to do' page. Our libraries run different classes and sessions for children and young people, including scrabble club, brick building and the popular rhyme... Read more

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The Keeping Together Scheme
Library Focal Point Gallery Happidrome Arcade The Hope Hotel McDonalds (Top of High Street) Las Vegas Grill McDonalds (Seafront End) Mr Simms Sweet Shop Odeon Cinema Pebbles One Royals Shopping Centre Sea Life Adventure  Southend Vic... Read more

A handy guide for new parents in Southend or parents new to the area
library in Southend offer free, weekly 30 minute rhyme time sessions for 0-5 year olds? These include a mixture of stories, rhymes, singing and musical instruments. You can find a list of local libraries below. You will also find these listed in our ... Read more

Mum's guide to the 'Herd in the City' trail: Pit stops along the way
Library • The Forum • Herd HQ - (Located in The Royals Shopping Centre) • Havens Hospices Charity Shops - You can start anywhere you like and of course, it doesn't all have to be completed in one day  -  Large elephants ... Read more

Discover your local library
library free of charge at any time, at any age? It is free to borrow books and also reserve from other libraries with no overdue fees on children's books borrowed. There are also thousands of e-books available to borrow at no cost. The Teenzone for c... Read more

50 FREE and low cost things to do this Easter 2025
Library gardens,, Punch and Judy Show, Quackers, Joe Banana, Make your own Easter bonnets and more! 🐣15. Animal mysteries trail - Hadleigh Park - FREE - Enjoy the Eggscellent Easter Trails at the Essex Country Parks this school holiday. Pick up o... Read more

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Children's activity clubs & classes

Free
Drop in without booking
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Brick Building fun, every Saturday morning at Southchurch Library
FREE drop in sessions for ages 4+
10am-12pm
Children should be accompanied by a parent/carer

Contact details:

01702 215011

Location:

221 Lifstan Way, Southchurch, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2XG

Session Times:

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First Saturday of the month.
Join us for a free crafting session from 9am-1pm & 2pm-4pm, while stocks last.
Age 4+ (parent/carer supervision required)
Just drop in - no booking required.

Contact details:

01702 212185

Location:

221 Lifstan Way, Southchurch, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2XG

Session Times:

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For under 5's with complex needs - THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

No booking required

At Westcliff Library, it takes place THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH at 10.30 during term time.


Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend... Read more

Contact details:

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01702 215011

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Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Kent Elms, it takes place every Monday morning at 9:30 & 10.30 during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Friday before.

Contact details:

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01702523803

Location:

1 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 5UU

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Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Kent Elms Library, it takes place every Monday morning at 10.30am during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Saturday before.

Contact details:

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01702 523803

Location:

1 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5UU

Session Times:

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Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Leigh Library, it takes place every Thursday morning at 9.30 & 10.30am during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Wednesday before.

Contact details:

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01702 475929

Session Times:

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Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Shoeburyness Library, it takes place every Friday morning at 9.30 & 10.30am during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Thursday before.

Contact details:

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01702 534010

Session Times:

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Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Southchurch Library, it takes place every Thursday morning at 9.30 & 10.30 during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Tuesday before. (Closed... Read more

Contact details:

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01702 212185

Session Times:

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Booking in advance
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Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Southend Forum, it takes place every Wednesday morning at 9.30 & 10.30 during term time & half-term holidays
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Tuesday before.

Contact details:

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01702 215011

Location:

The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1NS

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Session Times:

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Booking in advance
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Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Westcliff Library, it takes place every Tuesday morning at 9:30 & 10.30 during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Monday before.

Contact details:

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01702 341961

Session Times:

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AM book drop-in
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