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Harpenden Library Local library for Harpenden

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Green Libraries week is coming! Running from Monday 19th - Sunday 25th October.On Saturday 24th we will be holding a poe...
17/10/2026

Green Libraries week is coming! Running from Monday 19th - Sunday 25th October.

On Saturday 24th we will be holding a poetry and verse event in the library from 3-4pm. The session will be completely free, and materials such as paper and pens will be provided for you at the session.

Come along and discover your poetic voice.

Today some of the fabulous folks from Connect to Work will be in the library 10am - 1pm telling you all about how they c...
16/10/2026

Today some of the fabulous folks from Connect to Work will be in the library 10am - 1pm telling you all about how they can support you into work.

Their aim is closing the gap in skills, learning and employment for Hertfordshire residents.

They may be able to help find you work if you are:
- Aged 18 or over
- Disabled, with a health condition or barriers to getting work
- In work but struggling to maintain employment

Come on into the library, 10am-1pm today to find out more!

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Join us, and you can assemble, paint, and take home two of your very own Warhammer miniatures.!Our special Warhammer Clu...
15/10/2026

Join us, and you can assemble, paint, and take home two of your very own Warhammer miniatures.!

Our special Warhammer Club is taking place at Harpenden library, starting on Thursday 12th November, 4-5pm, and running for 4 consecutive weeks.

You will receive your own Battle Honours Booklet, learn about Warhammer, put together your own figures and learn how to play the basics of the tabletop game.

£5.50 per session, £22 for all four. Suitable for children ages 8-12. Spaces are limited, so book now at the enquiry desk!

Mum's guide to Harpenden

Fancy doing some frightful factfinding, or engaging in horror-filled history and legends?As Halloween approaches, our la...
14/10/2026

Fancy doing some frightful factfinding, or engaging in horror-filled history and legends?

As Halloween approaches, our latest Local Studies display showcases books on the County’s myths, mysteries, folklores, and ghosts. Borrow if you dare….

With the leaves on the trees starting to change now is the perfect time to celebrate autumn with ‘The Leaf Thief’, a won...
13/10/2026

With the leaves on the trees starting to change now is the perfect time to celebrate autumn with ‘The Leaf Thief’, a wonderful picture book by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater (our My First Library Adventure featured author and illustrator).

Can squirrel and bird solve the mystery of who is stealing the beautiful leaves from their tree? Reserve a copy today: https://tinyurl.com/mr3t73b8 or borrow the eBook on BorrowBox: https://tinyurl.com/5b4hn9p8

50 Reception children will win a personalised, signed book from Alice and Nicola. Don’t forget to bring their special My First Library Adventure bookmark (which came home from school) into the library to take part.

Looking for something spooky to sink your teeth into in the run up to Halloween?Why not check our wonderful new display ...
12/10/2026

Looking for something spooky to sink your teeth into in the run up to Halloween?

Why not check our wonderful new display of books that gave Sam the heebie geebies! You might even find a creepy critter hanging around.....🕷️

Now that things are getting chillier outside, why not come on into the library after school for a fun cozy time at LEGO ...
11/10/2026

Now that things are getting chillier outside, why not come on into the library after school for a fun cozy time at LEGO club!

LEGO club at Harpenden Library runs every Monday, 3:45pm - 4:45pm.

Suitable for children ages 5-12. £4.40 per child. Book at the enquiry desk.

9-15 October 2026 is Baby Loss Awareness Week. We have put together a list of books, websites, podcasts, and charities w...
10/10/2026

9-15 October 2026 is Baby Loss Awareness Week. We have put together a list of books, websites, podcasts, and charities which may help those experiencing the loss of a baby: https://tinyurl.com/ydw6cdta

Has your little one started Reception? Don’t forget to bring your special bookmark (which came home from school) into th...
09/10/2026

Has your little one started Reception? Don’t forget to bring your special bookmark (which came home from school) into the library to take part in My First Library Adventure. Fifty lucky Reception pupils will win a personalised, signed book from Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater (author and illustrator of ‘The Leaf Thief’ series) with two overall winners enjoying a visit from Alice and Nicola with their whole class.

Check out our YouTube video to find out more and celebrate the joy of last year’s winners visits with author/illustrator Ged Adamson: https://youtu.be/Y-lwRZcXwEo



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Have you always wanted to try Warhammer but didn't know where to start? Sign up and join us for our Warhammer Alliance C...
08/10/2026

Have you always wanted to try Warhammer but didn't know where to start?

Sign up and join us for our Warhammer Alliance Club sessions and you'll get to take home 2 of your very own painted Warhammer figures!

You will receive your own Battle Honours Booklet and learn how to assemble, paint and play in the world of Warhammer!

Starting on Thursday 12th November, 4-5pm, running for 4 consecutive weeks.

£5.50 per session, £22 for all four. Suitable for children ages 8-12. Spaces are limited, so book now at the enquiry desk!

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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