Sharing the latest news from Essex Library Service including;
• Bags For Sale
• It’s Nearly Time to Volunteer for our Summer Reading Challenge!
• Minecraft Day at Clacton Library
• Bringing Stories to Life at Great Parndon
• Solar Together Essex Registration Extended
• Essex Water Strategy
Bags For Sale
On sale now in libraries are these strong, sturdy bags to carry your books and other items.
They come in three varieties:
Cotton tote bags: £3 each
Drawstring bags: £3.50 each
Jute bags: £6 each
The bags are available at the following libraries: Basildon, Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood, Brightlingsea (jute bags only), Canvey, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester, Great Tarpots, Hadleigh, Harlow, Loughton, Maldon, Saffron Walden, South Benfleet.
It’s Nearly Time to Volunteer for our Summer Reading Challenge!
Are you 14 and over and want to get some volunteering experience? Then look no further!
Come and volunteer for the Summer Reading Challenge. It’s a great opportunity to boost your CV, help your local community and help children with their reading!
Online applications open soon – keep an eye on our social media for updates.
Minecraft Day at Clacton Library
Come along to our Minecraft Day at Clacton Library! There will be a trail, activities and Minecraft themed crafts. If you are wanting to take part in the crafts, booking is needed.
Tickets cost £2 plus booking fee.
There are two sessions throughout the day, 10:30am to 11:30am and 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Book onto the Minecraft session you would like to attend.
Bringing Stories to Life at Great Parndon
Join us for “Bringing Stories to Life” at Great Parndon Library, a magical event designed to enchant and educate young minds aged 3-5 years old. This storytelling and crafting session is a vibrant celebration of literacy and learning, where children are invited to dive into the world of stories, create their own, and explore the joy of reading and writing. Children will receive a free book.
Tickets cost £3.50 plus booking fee. Book Now
Solar Together Essex Registration Extended
More than 4,600 Essex residents have signed up for Solar Together Essex, group buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage. The average discount is 25% compared to the open market.
For an average household, customers could install a 10-panel system for under £3,650. Additional costs may apply subject to survey and personal quote.
Owing to the popularity of the scheme, the closing date has been extended to 12 April. Register for a free instant quote.
Essex Water Strategy
Essex County Council has launched the Water Strategy for Essex.
This discusses challenges of water shortages and water quality, and the actions we can all take to help. Alongside the strategy, we have also developed the Essex Water Your Future online explorer an interactive tool with informational videos and links to solutions to our county’s water challenges.
