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Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contrib...
01/06/2026

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. Join with us in celebrating volunteers in your local area, as well as the wider Hertfordshire Libraries community

Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June is Libraries Week! To celebrate the National Year of Reading this year’s theme is Librari...
01/06/2026

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

Stories That Stand Out with Herts Big ReadThis June, Herts Big Read celebrates unforgettable stories — the books that st...
31/05/2026

Stories That Stand Out with Herts Big Read

This June, 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

30/05/2026

Page One returns with Pirates Ahoy! Starting on Monday 8 June for ages 7-11, ask at the enquiry desk for more details

Next Saturday, why not follow your trunks down to the library for a fabulous Empathy Day Elmer Storytime? Every June we...
30/05/2026

Next Saturday, why not follow your trunks down to the library for a fabulous Empathy Day Elmer Storytime? Every June we celebrate Empathy Day, and what better way than with stories about our favourite patchwork elephant!

Saturday 6 June, starting at 11.15am. Why not wear something colourful?

Do you like LEGO? Do you enjoy coding? Then we've got the activity for you.Join us on Saturday 6 June for LEGO Spike, ...
29/05/2026

Do you like LEGO? Do you enjoy coding? Then we've got the activity for you.

Join us on Saturday 6 June for LEGO Spike, to build and code a very special project.
Target age is 11-13, but if your child is younger and interested. please ask staff for more information.

Booking is open now at the enquiry desk - only six spaces available, so don't miss out.

Our Build a Junk Town event for Explore Your Archive Month was great fun this week. What a lovely town was created, it ...
28/05/2026

Our Build a Junk Town event for Explore Your Archive Month was great fun this week. What a lovely town was created, it will be on display in CreatorSpace until the end of the month

June is almost here, and we have a space-themed crafting event for you to enjoy, with thanks to our partners at Welwyn H...
27/05/2026

June is almost here, and we have a space-themed crafting event for you to enjoy, with thanks to our partners at Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

This will be on Saturday 13 June, places are FREE, although donations are appreciated. You can book your spot at the library now

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26-32 Town Centre
Hatfield
AL100LD

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+443001234049

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