South Woodham Ferrers Library

05/09/2026

Concerned about online fraud and cyber crime?

Essex Police will be available at South Woodham Ferrers Library on Tuesday 8 September 9.30am to 1.30pm for advice on identity theft, online transactions, dating scams and more.

Drop in to find out more.

04/09/2026

Have you got your certificate and medal yet?

Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge officially comes to an end this weekend, but don’t worry you can collect those final stickers and all important certificates and medals until 14 September now.

03/09/2026

Good luck to all of our young customers that are starting school this week, we will miss you at Rhymetime, but wish you all the best in your new adventure.

Don’t forget to come and still visit us here at South Woodham Ferrers Library.

Next week we see the return of
Baby and Toddler Rhymetime
Tuesday 10.30 to 11am
Thursday 10.30 to 11am and 2 to 2.30pm

02/09/2026

Book of the Month is here at South Woodham Ferrers Library, The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet. Stop by and pick up your copy now.

How far would you go to keep a life you can't afford?
Edward is desperately trying to hold his world together. But a bitter betrayal forces him to re-evaluate what his closest friends are actually worth. No price is too high to protect his future... especially when he won't be the one paying.

01/09/2026

World Alzheimer’s Day raises awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, helping to challenge stigma and increase understanding of the condition.

Listening to audiobooks can be a wonderful way to keep the mind active, provide comfort, spark memories, and support wellbeing. Whether it's revisiting a favourite story, discovering something new, it can help people stay connected to the things they love.

Visit Essex Libraries to explore our wide range of audiobooks, or online with Borrowbox

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27/08/2026

Just over a week left to complete your Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge.
The closing date is Saturday 5 September, so now is the time to get those last visits in to a library, finish those last few pages of your books, or finalise that book review to get your last stickers and the all-important certificate and medal.
We look forward to seeing you soon.

25/08/2026

Family History Drop-In Sessions
Interested in finding out more about your family history?
Join our free drop-in session on the last Saturday of every month, from 1pm to 4pm, at South Woodham Ferrers Library.
Our dedicated volunteer, Pauline, offers friendly one-to-one support to help you trace your ancestors, use online family history websites such as Ancestry, and build your family tree.
Next session: Saturday 29 August
No booking needed – just drop in. We look forward to seeing you!

20/08/2026

Recycle Your Small Electrical Items at South Woodham Ferrers Library
Did you know there’s a large pink recycling bin inside South Woodham Ferrers Library for your small electrical items?

You can recycle things like
Phone chargers
Mobile phones
Keyboards
Headphones
Small electrical gadgets and more

Recycling your unwanted electrical items helps reduce waste, recover valuable materials, and support a more sustainable future.

To find more recycling locations near you and see what you can recycle, click the link below:
https://recycleyourelectricals.org.uk/electrical-recycling-near-me/?utm_source=e-shot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Love+Essex+-+June+2026+-+Chelmsford

18/08/2026

Jade loves painting, using colour and movement to express ideas that words sometimes cant.

Come along to our free Saturday Craft session 10-12, get creative and tick off a goal on your Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge.

18/08/2026

Do you know a young person thinking about their next step into education, employment, or training? Get On Track offers friendly, informal drop‑in sessions to help 16-18 year olds explore their options and get support.

Available at South Woodham Ferrers Library, Wednesday 2 September 10am to 12noon.

Get On Track summer drop in dates. Essex ☀️

Do you know a young person aged 16 to 18 who is not currently in education, employment or training?

This summer, our Get On Track drop in sessions are taking place across Essex, offering friendly support to help young people explore their next steps.

Whether they’re thinking about college, training, apprenticeships, employment or are unsure what to do next, the team is here to help.

Take a look at the link in the comments to find drop in dates and locations across Essex. 👇