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Reading Ahead with Southend Libraries  Southend Libraries in association with the Reading Agency are pleased to support the Reading Ahead programme for 2020. One in six people struggles to read.

Four exhibitions will be on show in the Forum, Southend in commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day 2020.   Art in the Holocaust - This exhibition provides a glimpse into art created d

  This year Southend Libraries, along with the Reading Agency bring you the Winter Mini Challenge “Pugs Of The Frozen North” How can children take part in the Winter Mini Challenge?

  The ‘Seaside’ collection of newly digitised Southend images is available to view now via appointment at the Forum, Southend. Explore the history of our seaside town in our newly d

The People's Gallery (formally called the Forum Space) is a large area located on the ground floor of the Forum, Southend-on-Sea building. Attracting both customers and students, the Forum, Southend-o

The Foyer The Forum Foyer allows community groups and charities to display their information for customers to see. Please note, no selling or direct approaching of customers is permitted from Foyer d