- free Wi-Fi across all library venues
- free internet access - use the internet at any library venue for up to 1 hour for free. There is a charge of £2.50 for any further hours
- printing from the internet is charged 10p for black-and-white and 15p for colour per sheet
- request service - you can request items from a Southend Library branch free of charge using our online catalogue, or request items from other libraries in the SELMS consortium for a charge of £3.00
- meeting rooms are available to hire at The Forum, Kent Elms and Westcliff libraries. Contact ForumBookings@southend.gov.uk for further information
Photocopying
- black and white A4 copy: 10p
- colour A4 copy: 80p
- black and white A3 copy: 15p
- colour A3 copy: £1.20
Fines
Items which are returned late will incur fines. Please remember it is your responsibility to return/renew your items on time.
(Children and young adult members are exempt from the following fines.)
- books and media Items: 30p per day per item, up to a maximum of £12 per item
- for long-overdue items we may charge an additional administrative fee of £3.50
Further facilities available at The Forum
- 'Forum Space' for art exhibitions
- foyer hire for organisations, charity displays and consultations
- 'Shared Space' for organisations, workshops and open days
- large selection of retail items that are available on the 1st floor
- disabled toilets on the ground and 1st floor
- baby changing facilities
- meeting rooms for hire
For more information on facilities at the forum please visit The Forum website.