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We are often offered donations of money by users who wish to show their appreciation for the service. Those who visit the library are able to do this in person. Now you can also support the library service by donating online. You don't have to donate. Hertfordshire Libraries are a universal and free service to the community. Your decision to donate is an entirely voluntary one. We ask that you don

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Are you an experienced musician with a passion for teaching children music? 🎻🎸🎺🥁🎷🎹🎵Check out this unique paid opportunit...
01/06/2026

Are you an experienced musician with a passion for teaching children music? 🎻🎸🎺🥁🎷🎹🎵

Check out this unique paid opportunity with Hertfordshire Libraries to deliver creative music workshops to children across different libraries during this year's Summer Reading Challenge!

More information can be gotten and applications sent by emailing [email protected]

Make sure to apply by 5pm Thursday 11th June!

SOLVE IT ON SUNDAY: Chemical Elements 🧪🧲🧱🔩With the exam season for students soon finishing, this week’s challenge is to ...
31/05/2026

SOLVE IT ON SUNDAY: Chemical Elements 🧪🧲🧱🔩

With the exam season for students soon finishing, this week’s challenge is to figure out the chemical element from the one or two-letter symbol and a given clue for each!

1. Fe – One of the most common elements on earth and a widely used, magnetic metal in industry.

2. Cu – One of the oldest used metals which drastically changes colour as it rusts and can be shaped into many things.

3. He – A noble gas that is lighter than air, capable of lifting lightweight vessels and changing the pitch of a voice when inhaled.

4. Ag – Considered a precious metal and rather rare, known to be one of the least reactive elements.

5. Pb – A malleable heavy metal with a low melting point, known to be toxic.

6. K – A soft alkali metal known to have a volatile reaction with water, trace amounts can be found naturally in bananas, parsley, and dried apricots.

💙 Need a little extra help in everyday life? We’ve got you covered. 💙 This June, Hertfordshire Libraries are bringing pr...
30/05/2026

💙 Need a little extra help in everyday life? We’ve got you covered. 💙

This June, Hertfordshire Libraries are bringing practical support straight to you at CareFest

North Watford will be hosting this event on Tuesday 2nd June 10.00am-12pm
Living with arthritis, pain or mobility challenges? We’re giving away everyday gadgets that can make life easier — from jar and bottle openers to sock aids, long handled brushes, car support handles and more. To qualify, you’ll just need to chat with our friendly occupational therapists, who will help you find what works for you.
And that’s only the beginning, we also have 👇
✅ Blood pressure checks (plus tips for using your home monitor)
✅ Mental health support from NHS Talking Therapies
✅ Movement specialists sharing posture and mobility tips

Plus, Watford Talking Newspapers who will be providing information about their services.

🥐☕ AND yes… there will be free breakfast treats! Muffins, croissants, pain au chocolat and tea cakes courtesy of HILS, who’ll also be on hand to talk about their services.
Come along, get support, and discover simple ways to live the life you want 💫
Read our blog to find out more https://tinyurl.com/yx4mjx4u

📜 Did you know?At Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) you can explore parish registers, over a century of lo...
29/05/2026

📜 Did you know?

At Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) you can explore parish registers, over a century of local newspapers, and historic wills — all using microfilm!

Microfilm lets us store and view large or fragile documents safely in a compact format. HALS has several digital microfilm readers available for use, and if you’ve never tried one before, don’t worry — our friendly staff are always happy to give you a quick demo to get you started.

🔎 Find out more: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals

Throwback Thursday!Oxhey Wood School, having opened in the 1950s, sits on the site of the Oxhey Place estate. The boggy ...
28/05/2026

Throwback Thursday!

Oxhey Wood School, having opened in the 1950s, sits on the site of the Oxhey Place estate. The boggy area was historically known as the Sinklees, and previously the site of Oxhey Place manor house.

📸Our Oxhey

BOOK REVIEW: We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir by Anthony HopkinsI have long admired Anthony Hopkins on-screen and it’s great to ...
27/05/2026

BOOK REVIEW: We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir by Anthony Hopkins

I have long admired Anthony Hopkins on-screen and it’s great to see a big Hollywood actor publish such a raw and honest memoir. We follow his journey from a lonely boy in Wales struggling to find some direction - and being told repeatedly that he’d never amount to anything – to a two-time Oscar winner and certified legend.

There’s a lot of deep introspection regarding his regrets, the moments that changed the course of his life, and how his experiences and relationships have shaped him, which amount to a very satisfying book to follow. He always stands firm with who he is and we can see how that had served him well alongside how it may have held him back, personally and professionally, with many riveting stories. It’s an engaging book about coming of age from a man now well into his 80s, who still acknowledges there is always something new on the horizon, and who still wants to reassure his confused younger self that everything will work out ok.

You can reserve We Did Ok, Kid from Hertfordshire Libraries here: https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=8980032 📖

It's also available on BorrowBox as an audiobook, read by Kenneth Branagh 🎧

Our friends at Abbots Langley Library are a host library for CareFest this year.Do you or someone you know need a little...
26/05/2026

Our friends at Abbots Langley Library are a host library for CareFest this year.

Do you or someone you know need a little extra help in everyday life? We’ve got you covered.

This June, Hertfordshire Libraries are bringing practical support straight to you at CareFest26

Abbots Langley Library on Thursday 11th June 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Living with arthritis, pain or mobility challenges? We’re giving away everyday gadgets that can make life easier — from jar and bottle openers to sock aids, long handled brushes, car support handles and more. To qualify, you’ll just need to chat with our friendly occupational therapists, who will help you find what works for you.

And that’s only the beginning, we also have:

Blood pressure checks (plus tips for using your home monitor)

Lifesaving CPR training from emergency crews

Mental health support from NHS Talking Therapies

Movement specialists sharing posture and mobility tips

AND yes… there will be free breakfast treats! Muffins, croissants, pain au chocolate and tea cakes courtesy of HILS, who’ll also be on hand to talk about their services.

Come along, get support, and discover simple ways to live the life you want

To find out more https://tinyurl.com/yx4mjx4u

We are closed today. Business as usual tomorrow, enjoy the Bank Holiday everyone! ✨
25/05/2026

We are closed today. Business as usual tomorrow, enjoy the Bank Holiday everyone! ✨

The Correspondent is a novel in the form of the correspondence of Sybil Van Arnold, an elderly retired lawyer who lives ...
24/05/2026

The Correspondent is a novel in the form of the correspondence of Sybil Van Arnold, an elderly retired lawyer who lives her life through her letters and emails. This could make for a disjointed read, but in fact the story unfolds seamlessly as her past is revealed and she is gradually drawn back into real life. She is not a wholly likeable character, but her story is poignant and moving. Recommended.
Steve Venning
Library Assistant

Currently available as a Hot Pick for one week loan :
https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/OPAC/BIBENQ/308525086/144705015,3

🔍 Thinking about starting your family history journey?Did you know that Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) ...
24/05/2026

🔍 Thinking about starting your family history journey?

Did you know that Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) and all Hertfordshire Libraries offer free access to family history websites like Ancestry and Find My Past?

📚 At HALS, you’ll also find a fantastic range of family history books to guide your research and spark new discoveries.

🧬 Hit a brick wall with your ancestors? HALS offers one hour family history sessions for just £15.40 — perfect for unravelling tricky branches of your tree and figuring out your next steps.

✨ Find out more: Family history research | Hertfordshire County Council

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