Abbots Langley Library

Abbots Langley Library Local Library. Where you can borrow books, magazines, use the computer, photocopy and so much more. Those who visit the library are able to do this in person.

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It’s now easy to donate online to the library service by visiting our website. We are often offered donations of money by users who wish to show their appreciation for the service. Now you can also support the library service by donating online. You don't have to donate. Hertfordshire Libraries are a universal and free service to the community. Your decision to d

onate is an entirely voluntary one. We ask that you donate only as much as you feel comfortable with. You may want to consider either a one-off payment or more frequently.

100% of each donation goes directly to Hertfordshire Libraries and is used to maintain and enhance our services. https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/librarydonations

New books! 📚✨📖✨The summer may be at an end, but our supply of wonderful books certainly is not!Come and borrow from our ...
04/09/2026

New books! 📚✨📖✨

The summer may be at an end, but our supply of wonderful books certainly is not!

Come and borrow from our range of options, for all ages, to keep reading through September.

Final call!Our Summer Reading Challenge ends tomorrow! Everyone who completes the challenge will receive a medal an...
04/09/2026

Final call!
Our Summer Reading Challenge ends tomorrow!
Everyone who completes the challenge will receive a medal and certificate and be in with a chance to win an exclusive place at the Summer Reading Challenge author event with Gareth P. Jones! (Please note, only children aged 4 and above will be entered into the draw due to the nature of the event).

A local event is taking place on Tuesday the 22nd of September, 7:30pm at the Henderson Hub. Tickets are free, but email...
03/09/2026

A local event is taking place on Tuesday the 22nd of September, 7:30pm at the Henderson Hub. Tickets are free, but email booking is needed (see poster for the address).

This is a valuable evening packed with help, information and support with an expert in this area.

Calling all expectant parents and parents of newborns ... we cannot wait to welcome you to our black and white book maki...
03/09/2026

Calling all expectant parents and parents of newborns ... we cannot wait to welcome you to our black and white book making session on the 10th of September, 1:30pm-2:30pm @ Abbots Langley Library (just a week away!)

Learn how to engage with your baby in books, spark a love of reading from birth and understand how baby sees the world. Make your own black and white book for free to take home as well as enjoying rhymes at the library.

Spread the word and we hope to see you there!

02/09/2026

Answers to Saturdays "Weekend Fun".
How did you do?

Public Health would like your help with a survey.It takes just 5-10 mins to complete and it is quite straightforward wit...
02/09/2026

Public Health would like your help with a survey.
It takes just 5-10 mins to complete and it is quite straightforward with 99% of the questions being multiple choice. It is for people between 18-49 years old who had or currently have a cervix and receive their healthcare in Hertfordshire. It is completely anonymous with a participant information sheet link at the start of the survey that explains everything.
Please use this link to access the survey https://tinyurl.com/cervical-screening-herts

Could you be looking for something this weekend? Join us...
01/09/2026

Could you be looking for something this weekend? Join us this Saturday, 5 September, at School Mead for this years Autumn Fest.
WD5 0LA. 11:00am to 4:00pm.

We will be there with all our leaflets, and a Lego table.

Please come on down and say hello!😃
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Books That Spark Discussion with Herts Big ReadThis month’s Herts Big Read is all about books that get people talking — ...
01/09/2026

Books That Spark Discussion with Herts Big Read
This month’s Herts Big Read is all about books that get people talking — stories that challenge, inspire, and stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. From powerful contemporary fiction to thought-provoking non-fiction, these are reads that spark conversation and invite new perspectives.
📚 Get Involved

Visit your local library to browse our displays and discover some fantastic staff-recommended reads

Prefer digital? You can join in from anywhere with our eLibrary.

Books featured:
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
Meet the Georgians by Robert Peal
The Names by Florence Knapp
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Help your little one remember the next great milestone. Their first day at school by calling into the library and collec...
31/08/2026

Help your little one remember the next great milestone. Their first day at school by calling into the library and collecting a special ‘My First Day at School’ certificate.
We are open (Mon & Thur 13.00 – 18.00, Tues & Fri 9.30 – 18.00 or Sat 09.30 -13.00)

If you and your family are not members then join today it FREE. (for an under 18 car you will have to visit the library)
Adults can join online here: https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/OPAC/JOIN
(you will need to visit any Hertfordshire library to collect your card before your registration expires in 6 weeks).

Remember that the library is closed today, Monday 31 August, as it is a bank holiday. Don't despair. You can still read ...
31/08/2026

Remember that the library is closed today, Monday 31 August, as it is a bank holiday.
Don't despair. You can still read e-books by downloading from Borrow box.

Why not jump start the week with toddler tales tomorrow, Tuesday, 1 September, 14.15 - 14.45.
Or you can bring the children down to complete the Reading Challenge,

Address

High Street
Abbots Langley
WD50AP

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+443001234049

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