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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 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

October is Black History Month and this year’s theme, ‘Honouring Our Communities’, celebrates the people whose contribut...
10/10/2026

October is Black History Month and this year’s theme, ‘Honouring Our Communities’, celebrates the people whose contributions, achievements and stories have helped shape Black life and communities across Britain.

📚 Explore the books pictured and discover more about Black British history, experiences and achievements here: https://tinyurl.com/3bzv6zyx

We've got a spooktacular line up of free and low-cost Halloween events to keep little ghouls and gremlins entertained th...
09/10/2026

We've got a spooktacular line up of free and low-cost Halloween events to keep little ghouls and gremlins entertained this October half term. Check out our page for more info or why not pop into the library and ask one of our friendly team!

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It's Banned Books Week, during which time the controversial books that have, somewhere in the world, been declared incen...
09/10/2026

It's Banned Books Week, during which time the controversial books that have, somewhere in the world, been declared incendiary, unacceptable or extreme by the powers that be are put centre stage, as part of bigger debates about censorship, morality and freedom. Here are some of the books available at Hoddesdon Library that have at some point been declared unfit for public consumption.

Today is World Sight Day! As well as our selection of physical Braille and large print books, our catalogue of e-books o...
08/10/2026

Today is World Sight Day!

As well as our selection of physical Braille and large print books, our catalogue of e-books on the Borrowbox app (just log in with your library card details!) have adjustable font sizes to best suit your preferences.

For more information, visit the Borrowbox site: https://www.borrowbox.com/

🎇 WHIZZ, BANG & POP your way into this month's Family Fun session! 🎇 We'll be sharing Katie Sahota’s delightful story Li...
08/10/2026

🎇 WHIZZ, BANG & POP your way into this month's Family Fun session! 🎇 We'll be sharing Katie Sahota’s delightful story Little Glow, enjoying singing and creating spectacular firework skyline paintings. Expect colourful creativity, plenty of glitter, and lots of family fun! ✨🎨

Family Fun sessions run every month at Hoddesdon Library and spaces are limited, so book your child's spot here: https://tinyurl.com/6uhazdt6

Looking for a fun, free activity this October half term? Come along to our CreatorSpace drop-in session and get hands-on...
07/10/2026

Looking for a fun, free activity this October half term? Come along to our CreatorSpace drop-in session and get hands-on with VR goggles and some seriously cool coding tech – no booking needed! 🥽💻

Join us for an exciting evening with Hertfordshire local author Annette Hannah, whose feel-good romantic comedies are fi...
07/10/2026

Join us for an exciting evening with Hertfordshire local author Annette Hannah, whose feel-good romantic comedies are filled with familiar places and inspiration from around the county. Hear about her latest read, The Floating Christmas Market, and see if you can recognise the local setting that inspired the story! 🎄📚

❤️ Thursday 5 November | 7.00-9.00pm | Tickets £5 ❤️

Tickets can be booked in the library or online: https://tinyurl.com/3x75kwfn

🎩🐇 Mad Hatter Day! 🫖☕Is a lighthearted observance inspired by the whimsical Hatter character from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’...
06/10/2026

🎩🐇 Mad Hatter Day! 🫖☕
Is a lighthearted observance inspired by the whimsical Hatter character from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Mad Hatter Day is the perfect excuse to embrace a little nonsense, enjoy a good book, and let your imagination run wild!
Why not take a trip down the rabbit hole and discover some of our fantastic fiction, fantasy adventures, and classic children's stories? After all, as the Mad Hatter reminds us, sometimes the best ideas come from thinking differently.
Pop in and explore our collection!📚✨

English novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer has sadly died at the age of86 - his books, which have sold over 3...
06/10/2026

English novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer has sadly died at the age of
86 - his books, which have sold over 300 million copies worldwide, have always been a popular choice here at Hoddesdon Library and across Hertfordshire, and a selection of his novels can be found here for you to reserve and borrow: https://tinyurl.com/5ycfds2c

📖📚Dyslexia Awareness Week: Dyslexia in real life📚📖Dyslexia is often associated with school, reading and spelling, but it...
05/10/2026

📖📚Dyslexia Awareness Week: Dyslexia in real life📚📖

Dyslexia is often associated with school, reading and spelling, but it is lifelong and can affect many parts of working life. This may include completing applications, processing information, managing workloads, using workplace systems and progressing in a career.

At Hoddesdon Library we're proud to offer a range of accessible formats, including audiobooks, eBooks and dyslexia-friendly resources to help make reading enjoyable and inclusive for all.
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Hoddesdon
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