Chorleywood Community Library

19/05/2026

Chorleywood Community Library is delighted to host a monthly Tech Cafe for anyone in the community needing help with their digital problems. No problem is too big or too small

17/05/2026

Hertfordshire Libraries are marking the 2026 National Year of Reading by introducing a theme for each month with 10 suggested titles that capture the theme. For May, the focus is NEW BEGINNINGS. Come down to Chorleywood Community Library and be inspired.

14/05/2026

We've had a tremendous response to our new tablet blister pack recycling initiative, so much so we've had to request a bigger box!! Please continue to bring any tablet blister packs into the library and put them into the box on the desk

12/05/2026

Chorleywood Library has RE-OPENED!
Following a temporary closure for essential behind the scenes maintenance, the volunteers are delighted to say the library is open again and ready to warmly welcome you to:
- choose and return books
- use the public computers
- add a piece to the community jigsaw
- read the Times newspaper
- create a colourful picture with your children
- revise for your exams (or anything else you want to do in our quiet desk space)

See you there

27/03/2026

20/11/2025

Call in at the library to find out more about Winter Reads. We have a fantastic line-up of author events to keep you entertained during the winter. Tickets are available to purchase:

Featured Authors:
Janice Hallett Wed 6 Nov 7:00pm Library
Elizabeth Macneal Thurs 7 Nov 7:30pm St Albans Library
Julia Armfield Wed 27 Nov 7:00pm Library
Tasneem Abdur-Rashid Thurs 28 Nov 7:00pm Watford Central Library
Charlotte Vassell & Jonny Sweet Tues 21 January 7:00pmNorth Watford Library
Classical Retellings Panel with Rosie Hewlett, Laura Shepperson and Rosie Garland Wed 29 January 7:00pm Hitchin Library

Book your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/2xcfs9b9

08/10/2025

Hertfordshire Library Services is celebrating its 100 year anniversary across 2025. In recognition of this achievement, Chorleywood Library is delighted to be hosting a poster display in the library foyer, highlighting the main achievements and changes to libraries over the last 100 years. Do pop into the library to see if your childhood memories are captured. The display will remain in place until October 28th

05/10/2025

Coming soon to Chorleywood Community Library

06/09/2025

The Summer Reading Challenge ends today