Bushey Library

03/06/2026

Want to make a difference this summer? Volunteer at your local library and help inspire children to get reading!

Summer Reading Challenge starts Saturday 4 July – Saturday 5 September, volunteers must be aged 14+

Apply to be a Summer Reading Challenge volunteer today!

http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/src-volunteers

03/06/2026

This month’s Herts Big Read celebrates unforgettable stories — the books that stay with you long after the final page.

From powerful literary voices to gripping page-turners and thought-provoking reads, this selection showcases stories that shine, surprise, and make a lasting impact.

📚 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:

Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
https://tinyurl.com/4tn8n6c8

Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult
https://tinyurl.com/4wajhkua

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
https://tinyurl.com/49sk7eve

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
https://tinyurl.com/4yaeh4ry

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
https://tinyurl.com/mtfrjj55

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
https://tinyurl.com/3682vakw

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
https://tinyurl.com/37zbbzaj

This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes
https://tinyurl.com/vj6hhpuv

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
https://tinyurl.com/ykth743d

Coming Home by Freddie Flintoff
https://tinyurl.com/y8aunan5

02/06/2026

Are you an experienced musician with a passion for teaching children music? 🎻🎸🎺🥁🎷🎹🎵

Check out this unique paid opportunity with Hertfordshire Libraries to deliver creative music workshops to children across different libraries during this year's Summer Reading Challenge!

More information can be gotten and applications sent by emailing [email protected]

Make sure to apply by 5pm Thursday 11th June!

02/06/2026

We have fantastic new books to look forward to this month. Whether you like thrillers or general fiction, there's something for everyone.

02/06/2026

Are you interested in learning more about technology but need a bit of support to get going?

Communities1st Digital Champions will be here on Thursday between 12pm and 2pm with their Computers and a Cuppa session.

No need to book, just drop in.

01/06/2026

Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June is Libraries Week! To celebrate the National Year of Reading this year’s theme is Libraries Change Lives through literacy and reading. So we thought there was no better time for a booklist of picture books about books (and libraries)! Check out some of our favourites here: https://tinyurl.com/3d5f3aza

01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! Why not celebrate with a book from the rainbow of literature by and about q***r individuals available on our catalogue here: https://tinyurl.com/56k5j3sz

Here's just a few examples that you can reserve and borrow today!

31/05/2026

HiVis fortnight begins tomorrow! Taking place across the first two weeks of June, HiVis fortnight gives libraries across the UK the opportunity to highlight services and support for those with a vision impairment.

To help raise awareness, we at Bushey Library have curated a display of large print and talking books as well as some guidance books from the RNIB. If you think these might be suitable for you or a loved one, come on in and have a browse of our collections!

31/05/2026

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30/05/2026