Welwyn Garden City Central Library

Welwyn Garden City Central Library Library, information and business service for Welwyn Garden City and Hertfordshire Those who visit the library are able to do this in person.

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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. You don't have to donate. Hertfordshire Libraries are a universal and free service to the community. Your decision to d

onate is an entirely voluntary one. We ask that you donate only as much as you feel comfortable with. You may want to consider either a one-off payment or more frequently.

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

Its World Blood Donor DayToday serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank volu...
14/06/2026

Its World Blood Donor Day
Today serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.
This year’s theme ‘Normalizing Voluntary Blood Donation’, focuses on encouraging people to donate blood regularly instead of waiting for emergencies. It promotes blood donation as a routine act of community support. Observed on June 14, 2026, the day highlights the need for consistent voluntary donors to ensure a stable blood supply. Find out more https://tinyurl.com/UKBlooddonation

2026 is a time to raise awareness of what life may look like for those with vision and print impairments.At Hertfordsh...
12/06/2026

2026 is a time to raise awareness of what life may look like for those with vision and print impairments.
At Hertfordshire Libraries we offer:
📚Digital reading on BorrowBox, PressReader and Libby, all with adjustable accessibility features
📚Large print and audio books across a wide range of fiction and non-fiction genres
📚Children, teen, and adult titles from dyslexia-friendly publishers Barrington Stoke and Bloomsbury Dyslexia Friendly
📚Home Library Service for those unable to visit their local library due to visual impairments
📚Accessible events such as author talks and family learning sessions across the county.
📚Reduced fees/free reservations for disabled borrowers
📚Computers equipped with large-print keyboards and magnifiers for visually impaired users
📚All library details are available on AccessAble for easy planning

A slice of Hollywood in Welwyn Garden City…Did you know? Welwyn had its own film industry in the 1930s with a studio op...
11/06/2026

A slice of Hollywood in Welwyn Garden City…
Did you know? Welwyn had its own film industry in the 1930s with a studio opening in 1928 in Broadwater Road. The studios made around 80 films during its operation which went on until 1950. The most famous of these was Brighton Rock with Richard Attenborough. Extras would sometimes be needed, and local people were asked to help out. Film stars sometimes took breaks from filming in the Cherry Tree Restaurant. During the making of the World War One drama, I Was a Spy, the restaurant was full of actors wearing German uniforms. Visit Welwyn Garden City library local studies room to see our film studios display.
Follow this link for information about the current BFI Posters displayed in libraries following the history of Hertfordshire filmmaking. https://tinyurl.com/Posterperfect9

This month’s Herts Big Read celebrates unforgettable stories — the books that stay with you long after the final page.Fr...
10/06/2026

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.

Tomorrow in Welwyn Garden City Town Centre 👀👇
10/06/2026

Tomorrow in Welwyn Garden City Town Centre 👀👇

Let's tune into our Summer Reading Challenge playlist! 🎵Children can use a range of books from Hertfordshire Libraries t...
09/06/2026

Let's tune into our Summer Reading Challenge playlist! 🎵

Children can use a range of books from Hertfordshire Libraries to complete their challenge, including e-Books and e-Audiobooks!📖🎧

Children who are members of Hertfordshire Libraries can have access to the Borrow Box app and enjoy hundreds of e-Books and e-Audiobooks at no cost. If you’re heading on a long journey this summer, Borrow Box makes taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge so easy!☀️📚

Find out more about Borrow Box via this link: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/books-and-reading/ebooks-and-audiobooks/ebooks-and-audiobooks.aspx

Also, a reminder that the Summer Reading Challenge begins on Saturday 4 July at Welwyn Garden City Library!

It's National Best Friends Day! Who are your favourite literary besties?
08/06/2026

It's National Best Friends Day! Who are your favourite literary besties?

📖🌞Check out our upcoming events this week!🌞📖
07/06/2026

📖🌞Check out our upcoming events this week!🌞📖

Happy Pride Month! Check out our collection of LGBTQ+ books, and please feel free to borrow any books from our display t...
06/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! Check out our collection of LGBTQ+ books, and please feel free to borrow any books from our display that catch your eye!

This week is the Great Big Green Week (6th-14th June)! This week looks at how we can create a greener future, reduce was...
06/06/2026

This week is the Great Big Green Week (6th-14th June)! This week looks at how we can create a greener future, reduce waste, and feel hopeful about caring for the world🐛🌳. To do this, we are highlighting picture books for children that will teach them about their environment and how to care and respect nature🌱💞.

To find out more, visit https://tinyurl.com/GBGWPictureBooks for further book inspiration📖🍃.

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Campus West
Welwyn Garden City
AL86AJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+443001234049

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