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Find My Past is the latest addition to our FREE digital resources collection.

Access is now available in-library via The People's Network computers, where you can view the 1921 Census; the largest collection of UK Parish registers; the British Newspaper Archive and much more!

Please do not hesitate to ask staff for any assistance you may require.

National Epilepsy Week 19th to 25th May

Southend Picture Archive is a collection of pictures, photographs and engravings that depict Southend and the surrounding areas throughout history

Reading Well For Families - New Collection 😊

Big Tasty Read

Death Positive Libraries

Manga

Our new range of Dyslexia friendly Young Adult Books

Spring Reading

Browse our new book stock

Children's Fiction Range

Our new collection of LGBTQ+ titles for Children and Young Adults

Family History Research

Looking for Volunteers for the Summer Reading Challenge 2026!

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