We have been members of this library ever since our first child was born and have used it ever…read moresince. It's a nice small and VERY friendly library. Every Monday afternoon they have Storytime for preschool children. They have a wide selection of books and internet access. I can't say much about the layout as it is currently closed for extension work and will be reopening in March.

This is a small library, however it is conveniently located in a mainly residential area…read more The staff here are very helpful and can order books that they don't currently have in stock. There is plenty of parking in the pay and display carpark outside the library.

Hatfield Peverel library is located in the middle of this village, close to Chelmsford. The…read moreseventies style, one storey building is set back from the road about half way through the village. Parking is found by the shopping parade to its right. The library has restricted opening times so it is best to phone before you visit. The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. I even was served with a cup of coffee and a biscuit last time I was there and they will do their best to help. They are able to order items from libraries across the county. This is a good library to take small children to browse the picture books without worrying about disturbing anyone.

This libary is located in the town centre, and is easily accessable to those using public…read moretransport. The building is old, and set just outside of the new retail park so looks slightly out of place. The library is big, so has a wide range of books and there is no troble getting what you need. The staff are helpful as well, always willing to lend a hand if you need it.

I think the main library in Chelmsford is excellent. It has a very good selection of books, audio…read morebooks, cd's and dvd's. I use it all the time. I also order a lot of items online and if the Chelmsford library does not have a copy of an item then one is sent from another library in Essex at no charge - brilliant. They did have a coffee shop which I thought was a good idea but it has closed - I guess it did not do enough business.

Helpful staff are always at hand in the store offering help to customer queries. The library has a…read morebroad range of books available in when not in stock there is a free reservation service where a book can be sent from another library in Essex for free to a library of your choice. I have often used this service and the books are shipped very quickly. The library has a large number of computers available for the public to use, but unfortunately you can only use them for up to an hour each day. I recommend booking these in advance as the bookings fill up a few days in advance. The cd selection is very broad and at small cost they can be borrowed for up to three weeks. Dvds are also much cheaper to borrow here than at other dvd borrowing stores.

A small library, but easily accessible on the main high street. This library isnt very well stocked…read morewith text books, but the helpful staff are always around to help your order them in from other local libraries. A new electronic self service system has recently been installed and the staff are also eager to help with any people experiencing difficulties.

The staff are always around and are extremely helpful with any queries or to order books in from…read moreother local libraries. Very impressed. Service given like very few places in England.

I had a pleasant surprise when I visited the Saffron Walden Library today for the first time in…read morefour yearsit's had a complete refit and is now much brighter and more open than before. They have newer computers and good internet and email connections. I was most impressed with the childrens' section, which has now been re-sited just inside the main entrance. The books almost all seemed in very good or new condition, and the staff were so enthusiastic and helpful with my request for some dual language books. They even offered to order in any I wanted and suggested some publishers' catalogues where I could find the kind of book I was after.

An excellent library for a relatively school town, with lots of natural light. Staff are helpful…read moreand friendly, and there's an excellent range of books on many topics, as well as DVDs and a very good children's section (with regular reading events for families).

Watch out at this library because not all of the stock is available to borrow by the general…read morepublic. Or other county departments. This is a spacious library with staff that are actually helpful. Its a shame its in such a poor location as it does make it hard to find for some. Good parking here too.

A great non-fiction refrence library. They have lots of specialist books (often not available at…read moreother libraries) covering they cover a huge range of topics. Computers are also available here (1 hour free computer time daily if you are a Hertfordshire library member). There is a huge performing arts section here, including music for choirs and orchestras. The staff are also very knowledgeable and happy to help with enquiries.