Activities and events
Thurrock libraries and volunteers provide a wide range of regular activities and special events.
VE events
| Date | Time | Library | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 7 May | 2pm to 4pm | Belhus Library | Club in the Hub - with quiz and reminiscence cards |
| Thursday 8 May | 11am | Tilbury Library | VE80 coffee morning |
| Thursday 8 May | 10am to 2pm | Chadwell Library | Knit and natter - with quiz and reminiscence cards (bring your own food) |
| Thursday 8 May | 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Aveley Library | Library Friends - with quiz and reminiscence cards |
| Friday 9 May | 12:30pm to 2:30pm | Tilbury Library | VE80 special event |
Events for children
| Date | Time | Library | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 8 May | 3:30pm to 4:30pm | Chadwell Library | Story Corner - themed story and craft |
| Thursday 8 May | 3:30pm to 4:30pm | Tilbury Library | Themed storytime and crafts |
| Thursday 8 May | 3:45pm to 4:45pm | Grays Library | VE80 special event with themed storytime and crafts |
| Thursday 8 May | 3:30pm to 4:30pm | Belhus Library | VE80 special event with themed storytime and crafts |
All libraries have VE themed crafts and colouring available for children
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.