What's on at 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  

Knitting and sewing groups

You can enjoy knitting and sewing at Thurrock libraries.

It's free to take part, except where stated.

Knit and natter groups

Knit and natter groups are popular with those who enjoying knitting and company. Just bring your knitting with you and browse the craft books on display.

Library Days Times
Aveley library Fridays  10:30am to 12:30pm (fortnightly)
Belhus library Mondays 1:30pm to 4pm
Blackshots Library Thursdays, fortnightly

10.30am to 12.30pm.

Please call: 01375 373244 to book. 

Chadwell library Thursdays 10am to 1pm
Corringham library Mondays 2pm to 4pm
East Tilbury library Thursdays 2pm to 4pm
Grays library Wednesdays 10:00am to 12:00pm

Tilbury library

Tuesdays

Thursdays

10am - 12pm 

1:30pm to 3:30pm

Sewing groups

Learning to sew at the libraries below.

Library and group Days Times
Aveley library
Sewing Group
£5 per hour, half donated to Aveley Community Hub
Saturdays (over a 4 week rolling programme) 11:00am to 12:30pm
Belhus library
Belhus Sewing Group
Mondays 1pm to 4pm
Fridays 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Purfleet library
Purfleet Sewing Group
Tuesdays 10am to 11:30m