a small and quaint library located along the london road…read more staff are very friendly and helpful, attending to you needs and queries with no bother. the children's area is very small, but this is understandable because of the size of the library itself. the do have a lovely patio area out the back with benches where you can relax with a good book on better days, which is a really nice feature. some computrs with internet access too, and good seating areas.

Great library just outside the town centre in Southend. Set over several floors it has large…read morefiction and reference sections plus a separate area where you can use computers and the internet. There is also an children's area with books and decorations. It never seems to be very busy so it is nice and quiet and pleasant to browse for books to read in there. They also have DVDs, videos and CDs for loan as well as a quite large comic book/grahic novel section. The staff are helpful. Also there are often displays of art by local artists, which adds interest.

It's everything a small town library should be. From the very friendly staff, to the dedicated…read morechildren's area even down to the gardens that it's set in. I love going there with my daughter and she loves it too... Numerous times a year there are local events held in the Library Gardens which are free and support the community.

Lovely friendly library near the Leigh Broadway. The staff are helpful and, although it is quite…read moresmall and crowded, there is a good selection of books. They often sell off old books very cheaply so cheap an eye out for a bargain! The good thing is that with Essex library cards you can use them in most libraries in the county.

Rochford Library has moved to new premises: 8 Roche Close,…read moreRochford, SS4 1PX. Now has extended opening hours Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm Closed Sunday. Now located in a cul de sac, off one way street which leads to new Somerfield store, which has its own free car park. Had to move as lease expired on traditional market square premises.

Does Rochford library have access to sign language DVD's?…read more I really would like to learn it, from sctratch!

Decent library, half hidden from view along Southchurch Road. Car park is a bit small and awkward…read moreto park in. Good selection of books and helpful librarians if stuck.

Good library in Southchurch. Can easily miss it as hidden behind buildings and plants. Small car…read morepark. Staff very helpful finding books or with kids' homework. Good for older people to have local library rather than have to travel to Southend.

For a small village library, this has a lot to offer. There are a number of new computers for use…read moreof the internet available which you can book slots for at the counter. There is also a DVD rental service which stocks a few of the latest titles. The children's section is made interesting by there being brightly coloured bean bags and chairs for the kids to sit on when you browse the rest of the library. The staff are really helpful, and will help you yo order in books from other Essex libraries if they do not have it in stock. Old books are often for sale in the entrance so it is well worth a visit!