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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. Hertfordshire Libraries are a universal and free service to the community. Your decision to donate is an entirely volun

tary 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

07/09/2026

This month on our Children's Book Blog, we're chatting with the brilliant Ben Davis: Writer of Stuff, author of the laugh-out-loud Postman Planet adventures! Read our exclusive Q&A, then borrow Postman Planet and Postman Planet: The Big Stink from Hertfordshire Libraries and join the fun. https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/news-and-campaigns/childrensbooks

03/09/2026

Back to school? Time to go back to Hogwarts too! ⚡

We're delighted to say that Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is currently available on BorrowBox as both an eBook and eAudiobook with no waiting.

Download, borrow and begin your magical adventure today!

https://hertfordshire.borrowbox.com/

02/09/2026

Has your little one started school or nursery? We would love to celebrate this milestone with you! Pop into any Hertfordshire Library to collect a free My First Day at School Certificate.

You can also find a booklist sharing our favourite starting school titles here: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/news/news-archive/lifeskillsforlittleonesstartingschoolornursery

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

26/08/2026

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

20/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Imagination Station over the past few weeks, to our wonderful libraries for hosting, and to our fabulous musician, Greg! 🎵

Keep an eye on our social media channels for a special video featuring the sound souvenirs our brilliant participants created during the sessions.

14/08/2026

On this month's children's book blog, we chatted with the wonderful Jane Mellors--Senior Librarian for Children and Young People at Hertfordshire Libraries! Find out if librarians really say 'shh' here: https://tinyurl.com/v5xvupaw

13/08/2026

Whether you've seen the Bayeux Tapestry, are still waiting for tickets or would prefer to read about it instead, here are two fascinating titles to enjoy.

The Bayeux Tapestry: life story of a masterpiece (ebook)
https://hertfordshire.borrowbox.com/

The Bayeux Tapestry embroiderers' story (hardback updated edition)
https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=9127623

12/08/2026

Today’s eclipse reminds us just how amazing our sky can be. Blast off on a trip to your local library and discover some of our amazing picture books about the Moon, stars, and space. Whether you're exploring, learning or dreaming, there's a lunar adventure waiting for you.
Some of our favourite titles are:
🔭 Look up! by Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola - https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2513885
🌚 Suki Cat Astronaut by Grace Habib - https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2701151
🌝 The darkest dark by Chris Hadfield, Kate Fillion and the Fan Brothers - https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1940652
🚀 Bunnies in a rocket by Philip Ardagh and Ben Mantle - https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=9104801

11/08/2026

Did you catch the BFI's classic film posters that worked their way around 11 of our libraries over the last few months? They are now being displayed at Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) until September 9th, so you can see them all together!

You can also join Kay Eldridge, BFI Screencraft Assistant Curator, at HALS this Thursday from 7pm for a fascinating evening exploring the BFI National Archive, the history of filmmaking in Hertfordshire, and the vital role the BFI plays in preserving the records, photographs and artefacts that tell the story of Britain's screen industries.

Book your free place here: https://tinyurl.com/2zmzwddv

📅 Thursday 13 August
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies, Pegs Lane, Hertford
🎟️ Free event – booking required

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