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By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes... Today's HALLOWEEK recommendation is from Susannah! 💀🎃👻🧟...
28/10/2026

By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes... Today's HALLOWEEK recommendation is from Susannah! 💀🎃👻🧟‍♀️

"I couldn't choose between Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir and The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. One is about le***an necromancers exploring a haunted gothic castle in outer space, the other is about a war photographer who wakes up in the afterlife and has seven moons to contact the man and woman he loves most and lead them to a secret that must be uncovered.

Both books are chaotic, unflinching and filled with skeletons, ghosts, ghouls, mysteries, horrors, and impending doom. I haven't been able to get either of these books out of my head since I read them... You could even say... they're haunting me..." 👻

Tomorrow's Baby Rhyme Time will be a Halloween special!! Come along for a sing song with your little ones at 10:15-10:45...
28/10/2026

Tomorrow's Baby Rhyme Time will be a Halloween special!!

Come along for a sing song with your little ones at 10:15-10:45 or 11:15-11:45 for a half an hour session of spooky fun rhymes 👻🕷🎃🧙‍♀️

Free to attend with donations welcome!

Are you someone, or do you know someone, who loves to read but is unable to get to the library? We could bring the libra...
27/10/2026

Are you someone, or do you know someone, who loves to read but is unable to get to the library? We could bring the library to you with the Home Library Service if any of the following applies to you:

• You have a physical disability,
• You have a learning disability or mental health condition,
• You are registered blind or are severely sight impaired,
• You are frail or in poor health,
• You are a Carer.

There are several ways to apply - choose whichever suits you best. You can fill out a form and return it to your local library, or to apply online, you can follow the link here: https://tinyurl.com/4p4j3kw9

If you have any questions, you can Ask a Librarian: https://tinyurl.com/3upd484b

Today's horrifyingly good book recommendation for HALLOWEEK is from Kat! 🎃💀👻"I have two Halloween book recommendations, ...
27/10/2026

Today's horrifyingly good book recommendation for HALLOWEEK is from Kat! 🎃💀👻

"I have two Halloween book recommendations, which are Carrie by Stephen King, and Matilda by Roald Dahl.

Re-reading Matilda as an adult I realised that Carrie is Matilda for grown-ups (but slightly more X-***ed), although reading Matilda at any age is always a treat! Both have telekinetic powers, they’re both highly intelligent, and show strength in unexpected ways. There’s nothing more satisfying at this time of year than lighting some candles and reading about the power of female rage."

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble... It's HALLOWEEK! 💀🎃🦇🧛‍♂️🧟‍♂️The team here at Hitchin Lib...
26/10/2026

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble... It's HALLOWEEK! 💀🎃🦇🧛‍♂️🧟‍♂️

The team here at Hitchin Library have selected some spooky recommendations for every day this week in the lead up to Halloween, starting with Laura...

"My recommendation for ‘Halloweek’ is Meg and Mog 😊🐈‍⬛🧙‍♀️ Alongside dressing up as a witch for the annual Halloween school party, I have cherished memories of reading Meg and Mog as a child, and the timeless charm of these stories still make them as popular today!”

Our ❄️Winter Reads❄️ challenge is nearly here! There's just one week until you and your family can sign up to read new b...
26/10/2026

Our ❄️Winter Reads❄️ challenge is nearly here! There's just one week until you and your family can sign up to read new books, find new favourites, and enjoy author events for the chance to win prizes - all you need is your library card. Visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/WinterReads to find out more.

Are you looking for something fun to do this half term? Enjoy our Storytelling Trail on your next visit, there are lots ...
25/10/2026

Are you looking for something fun to do this half term? Enjoy our Storytelling Trail on your next visit, there are lots of Gruffalo books to be won. Find our more by visiting: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/gruffalo

BookTrust Macmillan Children's Books

‘Tis the season for a cosy crime novel!Is there anything better than wrapping yourself up in a handmade blanket while re...
24/10/2026

‘Tis the season for a cosy crime novel!

Is there anything better than wrapping yourself up in a handmade blanket while reading an Agatha Christie novel? What’s that? You’ve never done either? Well maybe it’s time to see what all the fuss is about and give it a go! Knitting that is, not murder. 🪡

Happy spooky season everyone!

It’s Get Online Week!Are you wanting to do more with your computer, tablet or phone? Perhaps you are helping someone to ...
23/10/2026

It’s Get Online Week!

Are you wanting to do more with your computer, tablet or phone? Perhaps you are helping someone to be more digital? Pop into the library and browse our lovely book and leaflet display. 📚

Want to browse for books from home? Try our Online library catalogue at https://tinyurl.com/yckyzev8 or download the Hertfordshire Libraries app!

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Thursday 10am - 6pm
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