Herefordshire Libraries

04/09/2026

♟️ Chess Club is back! ♟️

After a summer break, our Children's Chess Club returns to Hereford Library on Tuesday 8 September!

Whether your child is already a chess champion or would like to learn the basics, come along and join our friendly club run in partnership with the Herefordshire Chess Association.

📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 4pm - 4.45pm
📍 Hereford Library
👦 For primary school-aged children
✅ Free, no booking needed

We can't wait to see familiar faces and welcome some new players too!

Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Children's Centres

04/09/2026

🧱✨ Calling all LEGO lovers! ✨🧱

🚀 We're excited to announce we are launching a brand new LEGO Club at Belmont Library!

Starting tomorrow, enjoy a FREE fun session for families. No booking is needed - just pop in, grab some bricks and bring your ideas to life! 🚀🏰🤖

📅 Every Saturday, from Saturday 5 September
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 Belmont Library
🎟️ FREE - no booking needed!
👩‍👧‍👦All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult

Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Children's Centres Herefordshire Fostering Service

03/09/2026

Thanks for joining us this summer! We've had a fabulous time and hope you have too!

We'd love to hear what you enjoyed and any thoughts you'd like to share about this summer's programme of events. If you have a few minutes to spare, we'd be very grateful if you could complete our short survey. Thank you 😊 https://orlo.uk/TX3GS

Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Children's Centres Herefordshire Fostering Service

01/09/2026

Our Book Sale is back at Leominster Library! 📚

Join us Thursday 10 September - Saturday 29 September for great reads at great prices.

All proceeds help support library events and resources.

28/08/2026

We're delighted to be welcoming StitchwithKate back with brand new sewing sessions for home-educated children, starting Friday 11 September at Hereford Library!

Find out more and book your place via the link in Kate's post 🪡

I am 'sew sew' excited to share this post with you! This idea has been a long time in the making but finally it's here, ready to be shared and to become a reality... Home Ed sessions. Please please please help spread the word of this one, I cannot wait for the 11th and hope to see some of you there - thank you! 🪡😊🪡 Booking: www.stitchwithkate.co.uk/workshops

27/08/2026

Please be aware that all our libraries will be closed on Monday 31 August for the Bank Holiday.

Items can be renewed and reserved online. For further details and to explore all our online library services, please visit our website https://orlo.uk/9wmVP

21/08/2026

We have had the most fantastic day of model making workshops today with Zoe from Aardman!

Thank you to everyone who joined us 😁🤩

20/08/2026

🔨 Essential Maintenance 💻

Please be aware, you may experience some disruption when accessing our online catalogue from 7pm tonight while essential maintenance is carried out.

Thank you for bearing with us, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

20/08/2026

🦇 Join us for an evening of ghostly storytelling at Ledbury Library
📅 Tuesday 22 September at 7pm

We're delighted to welcome back The Librarian of Weeping Bank for an immersive evening of ghostly storytelling. Their acclaimed performance, 'The Wood Behind Rokeham Church', has captivated audiences across the country.

Tickets are just £10, including a glass of w**e or fruit juice. All proceeds support the work of Ledbury Library Development Group.

🎟️ Early booking advised as places are limited and previous events have sold out quickly.
🔗 Follow the link in the comments to find out more and secure your place.

Experience live storytelling in the unique surroundings of the library in what promises to be an unforgettable evening!

19/08/2026

Due to a staffing issue, Colwall library is currently closed but will be open at 12 noon. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Herefordshire Council