Visit Chigwell Library

Published: 15 October 2025


Chigwell Library offers books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, eBooks, local history resources, a place to study, wi-fi, computers, printing and scanning, photocopying and much more (check the website for details or simply call in).

Chigwell Library News...

Blood Pressure Kits for Loan
Chigwell Library now has blood pressure monitors and kits available for customers to borrow free of charge. These kits come with full instructions and are a great way to encourage health awareness in the community.  Customers can pick them up free from Chigwell Library.

Download the Blood Pressure Monitor Flyer (PDF)

Upcoming Events

22 Oct 2025 - Tea and Tech Drop-In Sessions
Pop into Chigwell Library on Wednesday, 22nd October, for a chat about digital support or Digital Champion volunteering opportunities.

12 Nov 2025 - Adult Arts & Crafts Sessions - Art For Wellbeing
Unlock your creativity and improve your wellbeing.  Chigwell Library will host arts and crafts sessions for adults on Wednesday, 12th November. This is a great opportunity for people to get creative, connect with others, and enjoy some relaxing time in the library. Open to beginners, intermediate and advanced participants alike, to use art as a way to assist in their wellbeing.  Adults with dementia are welcome.  Professional equipment is available for sketching, painting, charcoal and pastel works.  Hot drinks and biscuits will be available.

 

Opening Times

Monday - 9am to 1pm
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 9am to 5:30pm
Thursday - Closed
Friday - 2pm to 5:30pm
Saturday - 9am to 5pm
Sunday - Closed

Closed on - Bank Holidays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday.

Regular Activities

  • Children's 'Rhyme Time' - every Saturday 10am to 10:30am
  • Children's board games - first Saturday of each month 2pm to 4pm
  • Chigwell Parish Councillor Surgeries - first Saturday of each month 11am to 1pm

Other Services

NHS app and account support - 9am to 10am
Help with accessing the NHS app and booking appointments. Sessions must be booked in advance - please speak to Library staff for more information.

Contact Information

Chigwell Library
Hainault Road
Chigwell
IG7 6QX

Chigwell Library website

chigwell.library@essex.gov.uk