Hemel Hempstead Library

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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

We are excited for today's session of Crafternoon! Where you can bring your crafting projects and enjoy some refreshment...
02/09/2026

We are excited for today's session of Crafternoon!

Where you can bring your crafting projects and enjoy some refreshments.

Join us if you can today between 2pm - 4pm.

We hope to see you there!

With traditional funding sources facing cuts, The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, which has spent the last 65 year...
01/09/2026

With traditional funding sources facing cuts, The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, which has spent the last 65 years studying yellow-bellied marmots, had to get creative.

That soon led the Colorado researchers to the internet, where marmot videos have amassed millions of likes, with one especially hilarious TikTok video eclipsing three million by itself.

Every one of their videos seems to deliver a little happiness and wholesome humour, on the back of a furry, four-legged rodent creature—and the end result is a fundraising gem.

OnlyMarms is totally free and accepts tips from users about other creative ways to fund research related to the rodent. The OnlyMarms account already has about 1,700 fans and has earned approximately

We have lots of books about animal conservation if you'd like to read more: https://tinyurl.com/kb5k7bj9

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

Public Health would like your help with a survey.It takes just 5-10 mins to complete, and it is quite straightforward wi...
31/08/2026

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

LEGO club is back! 😃LEGO club runs every Sunday from 20th September until 11th October 2pm-3pm with a different creative...
31/08/2026

LEGO club is back! 😃

LEGO club runs every Sunday from 20th September until 11th October 2pm-3pm with a different creative theme each week.

Suitable for ages 5-11. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Come to the library to book your place or book online - spaces cost £4.40.

Follow the link: https://tinyurl.com/8hxbk66p

Self-care Sunday ☺️Don't let the rain stop you from having fun!If you need to renew your books in the meantime you can d...
30/08/2026

Self-care Sunday ☺️

Don't let the rain stop you from having fun!

If you need to renew your books in the meantime you can do so on our app, website, calling or by visiting the library.

Come and join us for Boredom Busters!We have lots of board games, cards, dominos and more, however you are welcome to br...
29/08/2026

Come and join us for Boredom Busters!

We have lots of board games, cards, dominos and more, however you are welcome to bring your own if you'd like.

It's free to attend with a recommended donation of £2 if you are able.

Refreshments will be provided.

We are looking forward to some fun and games at the library!

We had a lovely time with our 3D printer taster session today.A taster session is an informal one-to-one, lasting 90 min...
28/08/2026

We had a lovely time with our 3D printer taster session today.

A taster session is an informal one-to-one, lasting 90 minutes.

You’ll get an introduction on how to use the piece of equipment and a free course booklet to help you practise.

£15 per session.

Email [email protected] for more information and to book.

Things you can access with your library card!Are you learning to drive and wanting to practice for your theory test? Or...
27/08/2026

Things you can access with your library card!

Are you learning to drive and wanting to practice for your theory test? Or do you know someone who is?

Practice for your test at any time, 24/7, simply using a PC and your Hertfordshire library card.

Theory Test Pro is a highly realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory test. It contains the entire official test questions licensed from the DSA, the people who set the tests.

Follow the link: https://tinyurl.com/bdce5vkp

With the very welcome rain we're receiving please remember to protect your library books when borrowing and returning.We...
27/08/2026

With the very welcome rain we're receiving please remember to protect your library books when borrowing and returning.

We can't lend out soggy books.

You can renew the books by calling 0300 1234049 or by using the website & app up to four times provided another customer hasn't requested a copy.

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The Forum, Marlowes
Hemel Hempstead
HP11DN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+443001234049

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