You can access free online information, resources, eBooks, audiobooks, driving theory test pro, IELTS, dictionaries, Life in the UK Test, newspapers and magazines, view the catalogue and renew books by using the online libraries services and mobile apps at any time - simply use your library card number and PIN. If you have forgotten your pin/password, try to reset your pin or password.
Libraries:
- Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub
- Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub (previously known as Robert Jeyes Community Library)
- Dagenham Learning Centre Community Hub
- Marks Gate Community and Family Hub
- Thames Library Community Hub (previously known as Sue Bramley)
- Valence Library Community Hub
Festive Opening Hours
- Monday, 22 December 2025
- All libraries and community hubs are open as at their usual times except Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub is closed.
- Tuesday, 23 December 2025
- All libraries, community and family hubs are open as at their usual times except Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub is closed.
- Wednesday, 24 December 2025 (Christmas Eve) - closing at 4pm
- Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub: 9am to 4pm
- Dagenham Library and Family Hub: 9am to 4pm
- Thames Community Hub: 9am to 4pm
- Valence Community Hub: 10am to 4pm
- Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub: Closed
- Thursday, 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day)
- All libraries, community and family hubs are closed.
- Friday, 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day)
- All libraries, community and family hubs are closed.
- Saturday, 27 December 2025
- Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub: 9am - 5pm
- Dagenham Learning Centre Community Hub: 9am - 5pm
- Sunday, 28 December 2025
- Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub: 10am - 4pm
- Monday, 29 December 2025
- All libraries, community and family hubs are closed.
- Tuesday, 30 December 2025
- BBarking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub: 9am - 7pm
- Dagenham Learning Centre Community Hub: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday, 31 December 2025
- Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub: 9am - 4pm
- Dagenham Library and Community Hub: 9am - 4pm
- Thursday, 1 January 2026 (New Year's Day)
- All libraries, community and family hubs are closed.
- Friday, 2 January 2026
- Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub: 9am - 5pm
- Dagenham Library and Community Hub: 9am - 5pm
- Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub: 9am - 5pm
- Dagenham Library and Community Hub: 9am - 5pm
- Sunday, 4 January 2026
- Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub: 10am - 4pm
- Dagenham Library and Community Hub: Closed
- Monday, 5 January 2026
- All libraries, community and family hubs are open as at their usual times
Please use our out-of-hours services to contact the council.