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Become a Summer Reading Challenge volunteer - Applications are now open! Libraries in Southend are looking for volunteers aged 14+ to help keep children reading throughout the summer holidays for the

 ‘All Mine’ – an exciting acrylic and oil paint exhibition, showcasing portraiture by talented local artist Andy Downes will be on show at the People's Gallery: 5th - 31st

Southend Libraries are very pleased to be able to offer their customers on-line access to a very wide range of comics and graphic novels from 1st February 2020.  Over 250 titles from leading bra

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.

  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