Grays Library open.
Grays Library is open today but there is no access via the Cromwell Road entrance. The Library may be slightly colder than usual as we carry out the remaining repairs to the heating.
What's on at your library
Children's Story Times
Children of primary school-age or in their first year of school (Reception) are invited to join us to enjoy stories shared by one of our library team. We also offer a story and craft session for pre-school children.
Sessions are free to attend. You don't have to book in advance. Parents and carers must stay with their children throughout.
Story corner
Join us for story corner – regular story time sessions – at the following libraries.
| Library | Day | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell library | Thursdays, term-time only | 3:30pm to 4:15pm |
| Grays library Mini Makes and Tall Tales for pre-school children |
Tuesdays, term-time only | 10am to 10:45am |
| Grays library | Saturdays, fortnightly – usually includes crafts | 10:30am to 11:15am |
| Tilbury library | Thursdays Pre-school story time with puppets and craft activity | 10.30am to 11.00am |
Seedlings Group
A place for children to learn how plants grow, find out about local wildlife and get muddy hands! Children must be at all times accompanied by a parent or guardian. Kindly supported by Thurrock Garden Centre
| Library | Day | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell library | Tuesdays, term-time only. Starts 4 November 2025 | 3:30pm to 4:00pm |
Sensory-friendly sessions
Our 'sensory-friendly' story corner sessions have less noise, making them more suitable for children under 5 years-old with special educational needs or disabilities – especially those with autism. Make new friends and enjoy sensory toys together, including:
- sensory light box and light toys
- sensory tent and sensory toys
- puppets and musical instruments
Places are very limited so parents and carers must book by phoning the library in advance. Parents and carers must stay with their children throughout.
| Library | Day | Times |
|---|---|---|
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Tiny Tales and Sensory Play: Stories and free play for babies and toddlers |
Mondays, term-time. Starting 6 October 2025 | 11:00am to 11:30am |
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Sensory Toy Time |
Fridays, term-time | 10:30am to 11:30am |
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Sensory Toy Time. |
Wednesday 21 January 2026 Wednesday 11 February Wednesday 18 March Wednesday 22 April |
2pm to 2:45pm and 3pm to 3:45pm and 4pm to 4:45pm |
Toy Time Sessions
Join us for fun play sessions. These are busier drop-in sessions. Enjoy sensory items which include:
- sensory light box and light toys
- sensory tent and sensory toys
- puppets and musical instruments
For under 5s and parents/carers. Parents and carers must stay with their children throughout.
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Library |
Day |
Times |
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Grays library |
Wednesdays, term-time only |
10am to 11:00am |
Sensory tent and sensory bags can be borrowed free from Grays, Belhus, Corringham, Chadwell and Tilbury Libraries if not already out on loan.