Monthly Library Special Events
Between January and March come and join us for special BookTrust storytimes for pre-schoolers in 7 of our libraries across Thurrock. In March you can vote for your favourite from the shortlisted books. You can find out more about the BookTrust storytimes and the books from the BookTrust website. Please note all children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian when attending children's events.
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February 2026 |
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| Event | Details | Date | Time | Venue | Booking Information | Ages |
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| Lego Club | New weekly Lego Club at Blackshots Library | Saturday 21 February | 11am to 12:30pm | Blackshots Library | Booking essential via the library | Children |
| Tech Amnesty Day | Dispose of your tech safely. Recycle and change lives: mobiles, tablets, laptops, desktop computers. Ask for the leaflet to prepare your device beforehand. | Saturday 21 February | 10am to 12:30pm | Grays Library | No booking required | All |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 24 February | 10:00am | Grays Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 24 February | 11:30am to 12:00pm | Blackshots Library | Booking essential via the library | Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Friday 27 February | 10:30am | Corringham Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
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March 2026 |
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| Event | Details | Date | Time | Venue | Booking Information | Ages |
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| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Monday 2 March | 11:00am | Chadwell Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 3 March | 11:00am | East Tilbury Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| Dying Matters | Death is part of life: Let's talk about it. In partnership with local solicitors and funeral directors | Thursday 5 March | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Chadwell Library | Nop bookign required. Free event | Adults |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 5 March | 10.30am | Aveley Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 5 March | 10:30am | Belhus Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 5 March | 3.30pm to 4.00pm | Tilbury Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| Lantern Making Workshop | The monthly Saturday Kids Craft is hosting Arts Outburst's Lantern making Workshop as part of Light Up Thurrock! | Saturday 7 March | 10:00am to 12:30pm | East Tilbury Library | No booking required. Free event | Family |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 10 March | 10:00am | Grays Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 10 March | 11:30am to 12:00pm | Blackshots Library | Booking essential via the library | Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 March | 10:30am | Aveley Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| Zine Workshop Part 1 | A two part workshop across 2 days making a zine - a handmade fanzine/magazine | Thursday 19 March | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Tilbury Library | No booking required. Free event | Ages 14+ |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 March | 10:30am | Belhus Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 March | 11:30am | Tilbury Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 24 March | 10:00am | Grays Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 24 March | 11:30am to 12:00pm | Blackshots Library | Booking essential via the library | Preschoolers |
| Zine Workshop Part 2 | A two part workshop across 2 days making a zine - a handmade fanzine/magazine | Thursday 26 March | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Tilbury Library | No booking required. Free event | Ages 14+ |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Friday 27 March | 10:30am | Corringham Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
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April 2026 |
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| Event | Details | Date | Time | Venue | Booking Information | Ages |
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| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Wednesday 1 April | 11am | Belhus Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |
| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Wednesday 1 April | 2pm | Aveley Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |
| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Thursday 2 April | 11am | East Tilbury Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |
| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Thursday 2 April | 2pm | Corringham Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |