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Events and things to do at the library

 

Events and things to do at the library

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

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

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Hertfordshire Libraries Service is 100!

As our centenary celebrations draw to a close, join us in 2026 for some special events for all ages, with authors, artists and performers.

Browse Libraries Centenary events

 

Events for adults

An evening with Jodi Taylor

Mon 27 April 2026, 7 – 8.30pm

Stevenage Central Library

Join bestselling author, Jodi Taylor, as she discusses Out of Time, the latest novel in her popular Time Police series. 

Jodi Taylor – read more and book

Beach Reads – author talk

Tues 5 May 2026, 6.30pm – 8pm

Tring Library

Join authors Julie Caplin and Donna Ashcroft, refreshments provided from 6pm.

Beach Reads – read more and book

Crime on the Page, Screen and Page

Thurs 25 June 2026, 7 – 8.30pm

Hertford Library

Join leading crime authors Ajay Chowdhury, G.D. Wright and Remi Kone for an exclusive panel discussion and Q & A.

Crime on the Page, Screen and Page – read more and book

 

 

Regular activities and events

Events at the archives – see what's going on at Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies.

 

Craft groups

Join us for our weekly sessions where you can knit, crochet, or work on your own project while enjoying a drink and a chat. Everyone is welcome!

Find a craft group

 

Social groups

Sessions vary from one library to another, but they all offer an opportunity to meet new people. Some may have monthly themes or guest speakers. 

Find a social group

 

 

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

Great for improving problem solving, spatial awareness and creative thinking.

Sessions are for children aged 5 to 11 years old only

Find a LEGO session

  

 

Page One

A package of creative workshops 

Join 4 fun and engaging creative sessions at selected libraries. The workshops are geared towards children aged 8 - 12 and cover a range of themes including film, mystery, sports, and food.

Find Page One workshop tickets

 

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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