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Hertfordshire County Council

Hitchin Library

Paynes Park
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1EW

 
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There are limited spaces in the car park at the moment, due to building works.

Opening hours

Monday

1pm – 6pm

Tuesday

10am – 7pm

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

10am – 6pm

Friday

10am – 6pm

Saturday

10am – 5pm

Sunday

Closed

Library facilities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Hearing loop
  • Parking available (Disabled parking bays)
  • Letterbox for out-of-hours returns (dealt with the next open day)

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Accessibility information of venue

If you want to discuss your accessibility requirements, please email libraries.information@hertfordshire.gov.uk

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Services available

  • Photocopier
    20p for A4 black and white
    40p for A3 black and white
    60p for A4 colour
    £1.20 for A3 colour
  • Study space

CreatorSpace

CreatorSpace is an area in the library where you can get creative.

Book a space, hire equipment or come along to a group. We've got:

  • 3D printer – £5 per hour
  • iMac – £2.50 per hour
  • PC – £2.50 per hour
  • Sewing machine – £2.50 per hour
  • Embroidery machine – £3.50 per hour
  • Digital cutter – £2.50 per hour
  • Virtual Reality – £1 for 5 min.

 

Laminator    

  • £1 per A4 page

To book equipment or a space, email libraries.information@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

Computers and internet

  • Book a computer or use a printer at the library
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Hublet tablets
  • Scanner
  • Computer costs:
    Library members – 2 hours free, then 4p a minute
    Non library members – £2.50 for 30 minutes
  • Printing costs: (A4 only)
    20p – single page, black and white
    60p – single page, colour
  • IT Champion available - They offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice.
    Friday 10am-12pm

Taster sessions for people new to computers or tablets.

Room hire

Hitchin-library-meeting-room

  • 20 person capacity
  • Disabled access
  • 4 tables
  • Room size - 6m x 3.7m
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea urn available – refreshments not provided.

 

Costs

£10 to £30 per hour. Contact us for details  libraries.information@hertfordshire.gov.uk

 

 

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