Radlett Library

03/06/2026

Do you look after a family member, friend or neighbour?
If so, that makes you a carer! So don’t forget to make a little time for yourself this Carers Week.
Take a look at our easy-to-read blog about support for carers from Hertfordshire libraries https://tinyurl.com/yc2xxkx3 and find out how we can help you with information, and perhaps a little respite.
Is there a CareFest near you? Find out here: https://tinyurl.com/yx4mjx4u

02/06/2026

Don't forget this Thursday is our HiVis LEGO event!
Join us for a special LEGO Club session as part of HiVis fortnight - Learn more about visual impairments as we try to build LEGO blindfolded!
Thursday 4th June 4:45-5:45
£4.40 per child
Suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years old. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 will not be able to attend this session.
Taking place across the first two weeks of June, HiVis fortnight gives libraries across the UK the opportunity to highlight services and support for those with a vision impairment.

02/06/2026

Carers Week is coming up (8 – 14 June) but we’re getting in early - and for good reason. Our library CareFest events started on 1 June and run all the way until the 15th.
Check here to see if we have an event running near you https://tinyurl.com/yx4mjx4u
If not, there are lots of ways that Hertfordshire libraries can support carers. Check out our easy-to-read blog for great suggestions and perhaps a little respite https://tinyurl.com/yc2xxkx3

01/06/2026

Stories That Stand Out with Herts Big Read
This month’s 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

31/05/2026

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

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

📸 Old photographs offer a fascinating window into the past…
At Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS), you’ll find a wonderful collection of historic images — both in our Archive collections and in the Local Studies Library.
Why not pop in for a visit? Explore how your town has changed over time, discover historic fashions, and see the everyday activities and pastimes of people from Hertfordshire’s past.
🔎 You can search for images via the Hertfordshire Names Online index and the Archive Catalogue: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals

29/05/2026

Collect certificates as you progress through life's milestones!

28/05/2026

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO USE OUR HUBLETS FOR BOOKSEARCH ACROSS THE HERTFORDSHIRE LIBRARY SECTOR! If you can't find what you're looking for on our shelves you can easily reserve the item or find out whether it's on the shelves of a nearby library (say, Borehamwood, London Colney, Bushey...) and, if you're heading that way anyway pick it up there?!?! LOTS OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU AND IT'S ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE EXPLORING A DIFFERENT LIBRARY!!! (We have over 40 within Hertfordshire, plus museums and the County Archives)!!!