Things to do in Southend-on-Sea, England: The Best Libraries

November 8, 2021 Myesha Cogley

Southend-on-Sea (/ˈsaʊθɛnd ɒn ˈsiː/ ( listen)), commonly referred to as simply Southend, is a town and wider unitary authority area with borough status in southeastern Essex, England. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. It is home to the longest leisure pier in the world, Southend Pier. London Southend Airport is located 1.5 NM (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) north of the town centre.
Restaurants in Southend-on-Sea

1. Leigh Library

Broadway West, Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 2DA England +44 1702 215011 https://www.southend.gov.uk/directory_record/7/leigh_library
Excellent
65%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Leigh Library

Leigh Library is a community hub in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea, in a beautiful listed building. Whether you wish to loan books, DVDs, or CDs - or simply find a quiet nook to read in, Leigh Library will provide you a warm welcome. Behind the Library are Leigh Library Gardens, a peaceful haven of green - which even has a secret slide!

2. Southchurch Library

221 Lifstan Way, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2XG England +44 1702 215011 [email protected] http://www.southend.gov.uk/info/437/library_branches/28/library_branches/6
Excellent
67%
Good
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Southchurch Library

It may be small, but Southchurch Library packs a lot in! A real sense of community has kept this library a favourite in the local area. Come and explore...You'll be surprised what you find.

Reviewed By ProofIsInThePudding - Essex, United Kingdom

A great library. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Important to remember libraries are community spaces too. So the demise of books or otherwise (hello vinyl records, a case in point) places like this have groups from sessions for kids to a book club, and knit & natter. Use your local library. Just a short walk away from Southchurch Park.

3. The Forum

Southend Central Library the Forum Elmer Square Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1NS England +44 1702 534111 [email protected] http://www.theforumsouthend.co.uk
Excellent
63%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

The Forum

The Forum Southend-on-Sea is an innovation with community in mind - a library, gallery and educational resource in a contemporary shared space. The Forum is a collaborative project from three partners: Southend Borough Council, University of Essex and South Essex College. It houses Southend Library on the Ground & First floors, Focal Point Gallery on the Ground Floor, University of Essex on the Second floor and South Essex College utilise the top level. Nosh restaurant operates on the Ground Floor independently. This listing is monitored by Southend Library. Comments regarding other sections of the building will be passed on to the appropriate partners.

Reviewed By jeremyspenser - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Friendly and helpful staff a very well laid out public space. A great library with plenty of space to read/study and computer screens for public access. Meeting rooms are ideal for group training and activities. WiFi access works well etc. Coffee shop next door and parking close enough. There is an outdoor cinema screen I assume used in summer months

4. Shoeburyness Library

Delaware Road Shoeburyness Youth & Community Centre., Southend-on-Sea SS3 9NS England +44 1702 215011 [email protected] http://www.southend.gov.uk/directory_record/717/shoeburyness_library
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Shoeburyness is a community hub library located on the first floor of the Shoeburyness Youth & Community Centre. With a great selection of fiction, non-fiction and children's items there is plenty to explore.

5. Kent Elms Library

Kent Elms Library 1 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 5UU England +44 1702 215011 [email protected] http://www.southend.gov.uk/libraries
Excellent
60%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Kent Elms Library

Kent Elms Library is a community hub with friendly staff ready to welcome you. A great range of books, from children's to cookery to fiction, provide something for everyone to enjoy. A hot drinks machine is on site, alongside our gift shop where we stock unique toys and gifts for all ages.

6. Westcliff Library

Westcliff Library Westcliff Library 649 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 9PD England +44 1702 341961
Excellent
63%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Westcliff Library

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