Southend Bookstart

09/06/2026

**** NEW STORYSACK! ****
We have a new fun Storysack to loan for families with toddlers aged 1+. It is based around bedtime and making choices - the title is Say Goodnight, Little Penguin.

Take a look on the library catalogue here and reserve your Storysack free of charge at: https://southend.spydus.co.uk/
Search 'Storysack' and a list of titles will appear. Scroll down the list to find the sack you'd like to reserve and it will be sent to your nearest library for you to collect.
We'd love to hear your feedback on the new title!

05/06/2026

It’s never too early to learn about the natural world.

For , here are some brilliant books that are fun to share with babies and toddlers.

https://bit.ly/43dJKBG

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Looking for something to do with the family?
At Southend Libraries you will find books for all ages, activities for children and opportunities to take part in reading programmes.
This start your family’s reading journey!

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

Thank you to our amazing volunteers!

30/05/2026

Wow you really can read anywhere! Emma took the book, 'One Banana, Two Bananas' by Adam & Charlotte Guillain and illustrations by Sam Lloyd (HarperCollins Publisher UK)out with her on her kayak on the estuary.😁 Southend Libraries

29/05/2026

Join Caroline tomorrow at Westcliff Library for half an hour of songs, rhymes, stories, instuments & lots of fun for all the family! 10:30am to 11am.
No booking required. Southend Libraries

29/05/2026

🐛Hungry Caterpillar Forest School May Half Term Special! 🐛

Join us on Friday 29th May from 10am-12 noon for a magical Hungry Caterpillar themed Forest School session at Trust Links Westcliff (SS0 9AG).

We’ll be bringing the story to life with a morning full of nature‑inspired fun!

✨ Activities include:
💧 Water play
🍓 Fruit kebabs (just like the Hungry Caterpillar’s feast!)
🦋 Butterfly hapazomes
🌿 Nature bingo
…plus plenty of outdoor play and exploration.

For families with children aged 0–11 years (older siblings are welcome too!)

💷 Prices:
• First child: £5
• Additional children: £2.50
• Under 1s: £1

No need to book - just turn up on the day.

‼️If it’s your first time attending Trust Links Forest School, please complete a Forest School referral form on the Trust Links website for each of the children attending before you arrive. This means you can jump straight into the activities after signing in at reception‼️

We can’t wait to welcome you for a morning of storytelling, nature, and Hungry Caterpillar adventures 💚

28/05/2026

It's beautiful weather in Southend to explore our fantastic parks. Why not borrow a book from your local library & enjoy sharing a story with your little one in the park Southend Libraries🌻🌷🌼🏞