Parks

We are not closing parks at this stage as we are mindful of the health and well-being benefits of being outside. However, you must rigidly observe the Government and NHS advice on social distancing such as keeping 2 metres away from other people. Play areas, tennis courts and outdoor gyms should not be used at this time. People who need to stay at home and self-isolate must do so. If the guidance is not followed this position on parks and open spaces will be reviewed.

Arts service changes

Havering Music School and Fairkytes Arts Centre are closed. The pre-school on the Fairkytes site is open on in line with government guidance on schools. Our arts and sports events and activity programmes are all cancelled.

Library closures

All Havering libraries are closed. Read more

Leisure centres are closed

Given the directive from government, the centres will no longer open.

Library locations

Romford Central Library

St Edwards Way, Romford, RM1 3AR

01708 432389 / 432387

central.library@havering.gov.uk

Access information for disabled users

Romford Library front entrance

Events

See all events coming up at Romford Central Library

Services

Books, including large print and audio CDs
Local Studies library
Computer access and printing facilities
WiFi
Scanning facilities
Colour and black and white facilities
Which magazines
Computer access to ancestry.com and findmypast.com
Health and wellbeing books and information
Exhibition space
Electoral roll
SMART Table
Cycle posts
Wheelchair/pushchair access
Free online services including ebooks and audiobooks
Citizens Advice Havering
Job Club
Amazon Locker
Recycling sacks

Opening hours

Monday: 10am - 8pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Transport

Buses 5, 66, 86, 103, 128, 174, 175, 193, 247, 248, 252, 294, 296, 347, 365, 370, 375, 496, 498, 499, 648, 649, 650 and 651.
Romford TFL train station

Council Services