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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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100% of each donation goes directly to Hertfordshire Libraries and is used to maintain and enhance our services. https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/librarydonations

Can you believe that this year’s Summer Reading Challenge starts just 2 weeks from today?The Reading Agency has partnere...
20/06/2026

Can you believe that this year’s Summer Reading Challenge starts just 2 weeks from today?

The Reading Agency has partnered with Universal Music Group UK for this year’s fantastic theme, ‘Read to the Beat’🎵

The challenge is designed for children of all ages and all they need to take part is their own library card. If your child isn’t a library member, you can sign them up for free by visiting your local library.

For eager readers, you can reserve books free of charge for children ahead of the challenge. Just visit the Hertfordshire Libraries catalogue or use our app:

https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/OPAC/HOME

Read to the Beat illustrations by Harry Woodgate. Illustrations and logo © The Reading Agency 2026

Today is World Refugee Day. All library members can access eBooks and e-audiobooks for free via BorrowBox. There is a wi...
20/06/2026

Today is World Refugee Day.

All library members can access eBooks and e-audiobooks for free via BorrowBox. There is a wide selection of titles across genres, for adults and children's stock, that celebrate refugee voices and share powerful stories of resilience, courage and hope such as:

🩷The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
❤️What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad
🧡The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
💛The Lightless Sky by Gulwali Passarlay
💚The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf
💙The Crossing by Manjeet Mann

Discover a new perspective today with just a few taps 📱

June is Pride month, a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. To celebrate we are shini...
18/06/2026

June is Pride month, a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. To celebrate we are shining a spotlight on some of our favourite picture book titles which celebrate Pride, and LGBTQ+ families and themes: https://tinyurl.com/3vskbszc

It's just over a week until we welcome renowned comic artist and illustrator, Mike Collins, to Letchworth Library. Get s...
17/06/2026

It's just over a week until we welcome renowned comic artist and illustrator, Mike Collins, to Letchworth Library. Get stuck in with Letchworth Comic Con by learning to create your very own comic strip, or attending a live demonstration and illustrated talk on comic art, or BOTH!

🦸‍♀️Comic Drawing with Mike Collins - Saturday 27th June, 10.30-11.30am, £15 per person - https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=19081974

🦹‍♀️Comic Art & Storytelling Talk with Mike Collins - Saturday 27th June, 2-3pm, £5 per person - https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=19082044

🥽VR Experience - Saturday 27th June, 10am-4pm, drop in for free

See all events across the whole Letchworth Comic Con here - https://www.discoverletchworth.co.uk/whats-on/letchworth-comiccon/

Today marks the end of , a fortnight to celebrate the services we offer for those with vision and print impairments. We...
14/06/2026

Today marks the end of , a fortnight to celebrate the services we offer for those with vision and print impairments.

We enjoyed sensory storytimes, talks from local vision support groups, training from national charities, and much more! Thank you to everyone who helped us 'go all in # this year. ✨

Check in on Facebook with your local library to see how they celebrated !

Get ready to lace up your boots, step onto the pitch, and dive into the thrilling world of football! To celebrate the 20...
12/06/2026

Get ready to lace up your boots, step onto the pitch, and dive into the thrilling world of football! To celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup we have put together a fantastic selection of picture books that capture the excitement, teamwork, and joy of the beautiful game: https://tinyurl.com/yt24w99v From last-minute goals and dazzling dribbles to stories about friendship, perseverance, working together and believing in yourself, these books are perfect for young readers who love football—or are just discovering it for the first time.

The World Cup starts tonight! 🏆🌍🏆You can stay up to date with all the latest news, match reports and expert analysis thr...
11/06/2026

The World Cup starts tonight! 🏆🌍🏆

You can stay up to date with all the latest news, match reports and expert analysis through PressReader , giving you access to top newspapers from around the world. You can also dive into your favourite sports magazines on Libby for in-depth coverage and highlights.

Best of all, it’s completely free with your library membership - so you won’t miss a moment of the action. ⚽

The FIFA World Cup kicks off today, but did you know there's a whole summer of sport ahead? It's the perfect time to rea...
11/06/2026

The FIFA World Cup kicks off today, but did you know there's a whole summer of sport ahead? It's the perfect time to read into it and discover books about football, cricket, tennis, athletics and more--available at your local library! ⚽🏏🎾👟

The Reading Agency

10/06/2026

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

Today is the second week of ! 📚As well as talks from support groups and Hertfordshire charities, HiVis sessions for Rea...
08/06/2026

Today is the second week of ! 📚

As well as talks from support groups and Hertfordshire charities, HiVis sessions for Reading Friends, Page One, and LEGO clubs, and outreach sessions to highlight the services we offer at community hubs, our staff have been 'going all in' on training.

During HiVis Fortnight 2026, we have been working with Guide Dogs UK and RNIB to raise awareness and empathy for what challenges may be faced by those living with vision and print impairments. Thank you to both organisations for such expert training, and to our staff for taking the time to increase support for our borrowers.

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