Harpenden Library

Harpenden Library Local library for Harpenden

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Are you a film buff? Do you enjoy the craftsmanship of a well laid-out film poster? Then make sure to check out the trav...
30/05/2026

Are you a film buff? Do you enjoy the craftsmanship of a well laid-out film poster? Then make sure to check out the travelling display of BFI classic film posters that will be coming around 11 Hertfordshire Libraries over the next 11 weeks.

The display includes posters for Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (1977), Things to Come (1936) and Goldeneye (1995) among many others.

The participating libraries are:
Berkhamsted
Bishop’s Stortford
Borehamwood
Hatfield
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies
Hitchin
St Albans
Stevenage
Tring
Watford
Welwyn Garden City

Next week at Library club we'll be having a friendly competition to see who can build the tallest tower out of LEGO!If y...
28/05/2026

Next week at Library club we'll be having a friendly competition to see who can build the tallest tower out of LEGO!

If you'd like to give it a go, come and join us! LEGO Club at Harpenden Library runs every Monday, 3:45pm - 4:45pm.

Suitable for children 5-12, £4.40 per child. Book you place for next week's session at the enquiry!

It’s the last week of our Local History displays at the library!Our most famous resident, Elizabeth I, grew up in Hatfie...
27/05/2026

It’s the last week of our Local History displays at the library!

Our most famous resident, Elizabeth I, grew up in Hatfield House Old Palace. In our Hertfordshire Archives display you can see old pictures of the Old Palace and other Hertfordshire palaces where she stayed at various times in her life, including Ashridge House and Hertford Castle.

We also have book displays including other remarkable women of Hertfordshire.

Do you have a Minecraft mad kid in your life! Then we have the perfect Half-Term activity for you, and we even have some...
26/05/2026

Do you have a Minecraft mad kid in your life! Then we have the perfect Half-Term activity for you, and we even have some tickets left!

Page One; Minecraft edition! An hour of activities and crafts all inspired by Minecraft.

Thursday 28th May, 2pm-3pm. Suitable for children aged 7-11. £4.40 per child. Book now at the enquiry desk to secure your place!

Mum's guide to Harpenden

Our next Quiet Book Club will be Thursday 4th June, 5:30pm - 7:00pm.If you're in need of a little bit of calm during a b...
24/05/2026

Our next Quiet Book Club will be Thursday 4th June, 5:30pm - 7:00pm.

If you're in need of a little bit of calm during a busy week, come on by and get lost in a good book. There is no set text. Just bring along what you're reading or browse our collection.

There'll be half an hours chat with your fellow book clubbers followed by an hours peaceful uninterrupted reading. Perfect!

The event is free of charge with tea and coffee available. Donations welcome.

The library will be closed on Monday 25th May for the Spring Bank Holiday.The telephone enquiry service will also be clo...
23/05/2026

The library will be closed on Monday 25th May for the Spring Bank Holiday.

The telephone enquiry service will also be closed on Monday 25 May.

Online services and the Automated Telephone Renewal service will be available 24/7.

Renewals and enquiries: 0300 123 4049

This week at LEGO club we had a blast using LEGO pieces and ink to make some fantastic prints, such as the ones pictured...
22/05/2026

This week at LEGO club we had a blast using LEGO pieces and ink to make some fantastic prints, such as the ones pictured here.

What will we do next? Come along next week to find out! LEGO Club at Harpenden Library runs every Monday, 3:45pm - 4:45pm.

Suitable for children ages 5 - 12, £4.40 per child.

Mum's guide to Harpenden

Warhammer club at Harpenden Library is the perfect way to get into Warhammer as a complete beginner! And of course, expe...
21/05/2026

Warhammer club at Harpenden Library is the perfect way to get into Warhammer as a complete beginner! And of course, experts are more than welcome too!

Come along to paint some minis, have fun, and get Warhammering!

The club runs very Thursday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, and is suitable for children ages 8-12. £4.40 per child.

This week is Dementia Action Week (18-24 May)💙To help raise awareness and understand people living with dementia and the...
21/05/2026

This week is Dementia Action Week (18-24 May)💙

To help raise awareness and understand people living with dementia and their families, we have set aside fiction and non-fiction books for you take a look through and borrow.

Reminiscence collections are also free to borrow- this can help families and carers to remember the past and share experiences.

Ask a member of staff at the enquiry desk, browse our online catalogue or email us at [email protected] to reserve a box.

Looking for a fun Half-Term activity? We have the perfect event for any Minecraft mad kids in your life!Join us at Harpe...
19/05/2026

Looking for a fun Half-Term activity? We have the perfect event for any Minecraft mad kids in your life!

Join us at Harpenden Library for Page One; Minecraft edition! An hour of activities and crafts all inspired by Minecraft.

Thursday 28th May, 2pm-3pm. Suitable for children aged 7-11. £4.40 per child. Book now at the enquiry desk to secure your place!

Mum's guide to Harpenden

Address

27 High Street
Harpenden
AL52RU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

0300 1234049

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