St Albans Library

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It’s now easy to donate online to the library service by visiting our website. We are often offered donations of money by users who wish to show their appreciation for the service. Now you can also support the library service by donating online. Hertfordshire Libraries are a universal and free service to the community. Your decision to donate is an entirely volun

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This month’s Herts Big Read celebrates unforgettable stories — from powerful literary voices to gripping page-turners an...
03/06/2026

This month’s Herts Big Read celebrates unforgettable stories — 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 here: 🔗 https://hertfordshire.borrowbox.com/

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

Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June is Libraries Week! 🤓📖📚To celebrate the National Year of Reading this year’s theme is Libr...
02/06/2026

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

Time to reveal the answer to last week's ! 📍🔍We had to crop this image as not to give it away too easily! But now that ...
01/06/2026

Time to reveal the answer to last week's ! 📍🔍

We had to crop this image as not to give it away too easily! But now that we can see it more clearly, this is looking towards St Michaels Church. We think that the photographer would be standing in the car park of Verulamium Museum.

Well done if you guessed it correctly!

We had a blast at our snail crafts on Friday🐌✨Did you stop by and make a snail of your own? Share your creations with us...
31/05/2026

We had a blast at our snail crafts on Friday🐌✨

Did you stop by and make a snail of your own? Share your creations with us, and keep an eye out for future free crafts at the library!

30/05/2026

🚘🚙DID YOU KNOW... your library can help you learn how to drive? 🚙🚘

We have plenty of Official DVSA theory test books for car drivers, motorcyclist, large vehicles and more! By being a member of the library you can also use Theory Test Pro for free - you can practice multiple choice questions by topic, hazard perception tests with feedback, or alternatively revise the highway code.

Ready to hit the road? Sign up for a membership here: 🔗https://tinyurl.com/bd5yvka2

It's ! 📍🔍You don’t see many cows around St Albans these days, but where are the ones pictured here? Where would the pho...
29/05/2026

It's ! 📍🔍

You don’t see many cows around St Albans these days, but where are the ones pictured here? Where would the photographer be?

Post your answers in the comments below!

Looking for a relaxed and friendly environment to practise your English language conversation skills? 😄📣💬 Join us for a ...
28/05/2026

Looking for a relaxed and friendly environment to practise your English language conversation skills? 😄📣💬 Join us for a chat over tea and coffee and meet new people while practising English.

Held in St Albans Library's Creator Space, this free drop-in session runs from 10.30-11.30am every Thursday.

We look forward to seeing you in the library!

🏛️ Curious about a local building, landmark, or even the history of your own house?Building history can sometimes feel l...
27/05/2026

🏛️ Curious about a local building, landmark, or even the history of your own house?

Building history can sometimes feel like a puzzle, but Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) has a fantastic range of resources to help you piece it together.

From local history reference books, images, pamphlet files, trade directories and maps, to electoral registers, rate books, sales particulars, estate maps and so much more — HALS is a brilliant place to start uncovering the story behind your building.

🔎 Explore more:
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/hertfordshire-archives-and-local-studies/whats-in-the-archives/houses-and-buildings.aspx

📣 Happening soon – don’t miss CareFest! 📣Struggling with everyday tasks because of pain, arthritis or mobility challenge...
26/05/2026

📣 Happening soon – don’t miss CareFest! 📣

Struggling with everyday tasks because of pain, arthritis or mobility challenges? CareFest is coming up soon, and Hertfordshire Libraries are here to help you live more comfortably.
✔️ Pick up FREE to those who need them - daily living aids like jar and bottle openers, sock aids, long handled brushes and car support handles - to qualify, just speak to our occupational therapists and receive one to one advice tailored to you
✔️ Get your blood pressure checked and learn how to use your home monitor
✔️ Take part in life saving CPR training
✔️ Access mental health support from NHS Talking Therapies
✔️ Learn simple movement and posture tips to keep you active
🥐☕ Plus enjoy free breakfast treats from HILS while chatting about local support services.
👉 Come along, get supported, and take positive steps towards wellbeing this June.
Read our blog to find out more: 🔗https://tinyurl.com/yx4mjx4u

Time to reveal the answer to last week's ! 📍🔍Taken in 1969, this Civic Restaurant was what was behind BHS, in Market Ha...
25/05/2026

Time to reveal the answer to last week's ! 📍🔍

Taken in 1969, this Civic Restaurant was what was behind BHS, in Market Hall. The BHS shop is visible on the left of the photo. It was accessed via the alleyway that led to the cattle market. They were set up because of the ‘Civic Restaurants Act 1947’. Although the war had ended there were still food shortages and rationing, so these restaurants provided food at a very low price to supplement peoples’ diet.

Well done if you guessed it correctly!

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The Maltings
Saint Albans
AL13JQ

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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