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Events and things to do at the library

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Baby rhyme time – songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers.

Storytime – interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children.

 

Winter Reads author events

A programme of events with a range of fantastic authors, inspired by novels ranging from historical retellings to family drama and tantalising thrillers, and a special events for children and families featuring award-winning Guy Bass.

Book your Winter Reads event

The Great Big Dinosaur Show with Mole and Gecko

The Great Big Dinosaur Show with Mole and Gecko is a lively family performance featuring poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko.

Morning and afternoon sessions at various libraries.

£5

The Great Big Dinosaur Show tickets

 

 

Knit and natter

Chance for people to chat and knit, stitch, sew or craft!

Find a Knit and Natter group

 

Craft groups

A great way to meet new people, get craft advice, chat and relax or just bring your current crafty project.

Find a craft group

 

 

 

 

Reading groups

We've got lots of different reading groups – for teenagers, adults, people with visual impairments and lots more. 

Reading groups near you

 

 

 

 

Board game sessions

Do you like playing board games?

Join one of our sessions for a friendly game or two.

Not sure if it’s for you? You can also drop in just for a chat.

Board game sessions – find one near you

 

Join in with our regular LEGO clubs at libraries across Hertfordshire!

Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years old 

Find a LEGO session

  

 

Cybercrime

Are you cybercrime and fraud aware?

Speak to a crime prevention expert to stay safe and secure online.

Hertfordshire Police and Hertfordshire Libraries are hosting a countywide tour of free day-long drop-in events featuring talks from Hertfordshire Police and Hertfordshire County Council Trading Standards, as well as opportunities to ask questions.

Browse cybercrime and fraud events

 

Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time is a fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers. Baby Rhyme Time helps your child to learn language skills and is an opportunity for you to meet other families too.

Sessions are free, but we welcome cash donations in the library. Places are limited. Depending on capacity some libraries are using Eventbrite to manager numbers and others no longer require pre-booking. Please check the details for your library before travelling.

Find a Baby Rhyme Time session

 

Storytime

These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer. Join in with a mix of picture book stories & rhymes. Discover lots of new stories as well as old favourites like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Gruffalo. Then choose your own books to borrow and share at home.

Sessions are free (donations welcomed) and you don't have to book in advance.

Find a storytime session

 

 

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