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  

Writers Group - Thurrock Libraries Writers' Circle

Proud to support The National Year of Reading 2026

The Thurrock Libraries Writers' Circle meets to support fellow writers in their writing endeavours.

Join to chat about your craft, share your work, and swap tips and skills in a friendly, supportive space.

Free to attend with no booking required—please contact the library beforehand, as space may be limited.

As with any library group it is expected that the writers group fosters mutual respect and understanding of one another

Library Day Time
Grays - Multizone room Last Thursday of the month 5pm to 6:45pm

Thurrock Libraries also supports local authors through the annual Local Authors Fair in June as part of the Essex Book Festival.

Local authors can also donate a copy of their book for the 'Made In Thurrock' collection at Grays Library.

Email libraries@thurrock.gov.uk for more information.