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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. Those who visit the library are able to do this in person. 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 donate is an entirely voluntary one. We ask that you don

ate 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

Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June is Libraries Week! To celebrate the National Year of Reading this year’s theme is Librari...
02/06/2026

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

Do you know a child who likes a challenge? Then follow the flock to Hertford Library, find the pictures, answer the ques...
01/06/2026

Do you know a child who likes a challenge? Then follow the flock to Hertford Library, find the pictures, answer the questions, enter the draw to win a book...!

Stories That Stand Out with Herts Big Read This month’s Herts Big Read celebrates unforgettable stories — the books that...
01/06/2026

Stories That Stand Out with Herts Big Read

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
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Coming Home by Freddie Flintoff

Carers Week is coming up (8 – 14 June) but we’re getting in early - and for good reason. Our library CareFest events sta...
31/05/2026

Carers Week is coming up (8 – 14 June) but we’re getting in early - and for good reason. Our library CareFest events start on 1 June.

Check here to see if we have an event running near you https://tinyurl.com/yx4mjx4u
If not, there are lots of ways that Hertfordshire libraries can support carers.

Check out our easy-to-read blog for great suggestions and perhaps a little respite https://tinyurl.com/yc2xxkx3

Thinking about starting your family history journey?Did you know that Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) an...
30/05/2026

Thinking about starting your family history journey?

Did you know that Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) and all Hertfordshire Libraries offer free access to family history websites like Ancestry and Find My Past?

📚 At HALS, you’ll also find a fantastic range of family history books to guide your research and spark new discoveries.

🧬 Hit a brick wall with your ancestors? HALS offers one hour family history sessions for just £15.40 — perfect for unravelling tricky branches of your tree and figuring out your next steps.

✨ Find out more: Family history research | Hertfordshire County Council

📣 Happening soon – don’t miss CareFest! 📣Are you, like me, struggling with everyday tasks because of pain, arthritis or ...
26/05/2026

📣 Happening soon – don’t miss CareFest! 📣

Are you, like me, struggling with everyday tasks because of pain, arthritis or mobility challenges? CareFest is coming up soon, and Hertfordshire Libraries are here to help you live more comfortably.

✔️ Pick up FREE to those who need them - daily living aids like jar and bottle openers, sock aids, long handled brushes and car support handles - to qualify, just speak to our occupational therapists and receive one to one advice tailored to you
✔️ Get your blood pressure checked and learn how to use your home monitor
✔️ Take part in life saving CPR training
✔️ Access mental health support from NHS Talking Therapies
✔️ Learn simple movement and posture tips to keep you active

🥐☕ Plus enjoy free breakfast treats from HILS while chatting about local support services.

👉 Come along, get supported, and take positive steps towards wellbeing this June.

Read our blog to find out more https://tinyurl.com/yx4mjx4u

📸 Old photographs offer a fascinating window into the past…At Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS), you’ll fi...
24/05/2026

📸 Old photographs offer a fascinating window into the past…

At Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS), you’ll find a wonderful collection of historic images — both in our Archive collections and in the Local Studies Library.

Why not pop in for a visit? Explore how your town has changed over time, discover historic fashions, and see the everyday activities and pastimes of people from Hertfordshire’s past.

🔎 You can search for images via the Hertfordshire Names Online index and the Archive Catalogue: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals

91% of people affected by dementia say there are benefits to getting a diagnosis.This year 18 – 24 May is Dementia Actio...
18/05/2026

91% of people affected by dementia say there are benefits to getting a diagnosis.

This year 18 – 24 May is Dementia Action Week. Check out how Hertfordshire libraries can help you to find relevant information, appropriate services such as the Alzheimer’s Society or Memory Support Hertfordshire, and books filled with advice written by professionals or people with lived experience from our Reading Well for dementia collection https://tinyurl.com/42t44x7t

All Hertfordshire libraries are dementia-friendly spaces!

Prefer not to ask? DID YOU KNOW every library has a Social Care Hub where you can browse information – no questions needed.

Ready for Story and Rhyme Time 10am to 10:30am at BEAM theatre.
16/05/2026

Ready for Story and Rhyme Time 10am to 10:30am at BEAM theatre.

Want to make a difference this summer? Volunteer at your local library and help inspire children to get reading! Summer ...
13/05/2026

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

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Dolphin Yard, Maidenhead Street
Hertford
SG141DR

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Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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