What's in your library

Your new Libraries website – launching on 1 April

We will be launching our new Libraries website on Wednesday 1 April. The site will not only have an improved look and feel, for the first time you will be able search the catalogue, join, log in to your account and borrow books from the homepage. Our existing Library webpages will be offline from Friday 20 March, in preparation for launching the new site. All your account information will be carried across on Friday 20, and will be there in the new site. The App will continue working throughout. We have more information on our website  

Books and information for your health

Proud to support The National Year of Reading 2026

Books are an important source for health information.

Reading Well 'Books on Prescription'

Reading Well supports you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using helpful reading. The Reading Well: Books on Prescription scheme recommends books chosen by health experts. Booklists include:

You can search our online catalogue to find books from the Reading Well booklists.

Search the library catalogue

If you have read a book from the Reading Well collection, you can share your thoughts about it at Reading Well: tell us what you think about Reading Well.

Dementia collection

The Reading Well 'Books on Prescription' dementia collection recommends books you might find helpful if you have dementia, are caring for someone with dementia or would like to find out more about the condition.

You can browse the collection and get an overview of all the titles from Reading Well: dementia.

Supporting collections are available at Belhus Library, Blackshots library, Corringham library and Grays library. These include:

  • jigsaws
  • games packs
  • flash cards
  • aqua paints
  • memory boxes
  • reminiscence suitcases

Macmillan cancer collection

Our collection of Macmillan leaflets and booklets will give you cancer support and information. You can find out more from Macmillan.