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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. Those who visit the library are able to do this in person. 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 donate 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

08/11/2026

Hopefully you are all having a relaxing, autumnal Sunday?

Maybe a spot of gardening, baking, going to church or meeting up with friends and family?

But if you fancied picking up a new book to read, you know where to come... We have thousands! Or download Borrowbox and access ebooks or audiobooks for free 🙂

Meanwhile, here's a pic of our newly decorated Donations Box to entice you into our lovely warm library 🍁🦔

07/11/2026

Something strange has happened to some of our books this month... 〰

Movember is all about raising awareness of men's health. Check out our Mental Health Awareness blog at https://tinyurl.com/ye22kxm3 to find resources to help you.

Prefer not to ask? Did you know, every library has a Social Care Hub where you can browse information – no questions needed.

For more on Movember itself, here's a good place to start: https://tinyurl.com/2vxpncn2 and for Mental Health UK/Men's Health, try this: https://tinyurl.com/2s42jpp9

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06/11/2026

With the leaves on the trees starting to change now is the perfect time to celebrate autumn with ‘The Leaf Thief’, a wonderful picture book by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater (our My First Library Adventure featured author and illustrator). Can squirrel and bird solve the mystery of who is stealing the beautiful leaves from their tree? Reserve a copy today: https://tinyurl.com/mr3t73b8 or borrow the eBook on BorrowBox: https://tinyurl.com/5b4hn9p8
50 Reception children will win a personalised, signed book from Alice and Nicola. Don’t forget to bring their special My First Library Adventure bookmark (which came home from school) into the library to take part.

05/11/2026

Join us on Friday November 13 from 10-11am for CBeebies Read and Rave! 📖🎵

We will be showing a Livestream of CBeebies Bedtime Story Read and Rave with BBC Children in Need on Friday the 13th of November from 10-11am.

On our TV, you will be able to watch along with the live show, which will feature CBeebies friends Evie, Nigel and Dodge and special guests Duggee and Pudsey!

There will be songs to sing along to from 10-10.30am, then the actual show will be broadcast between 10.30-10.50am. The show features storytelling and a party with CBeebies presenters and costume characters 🎈

More CBeebies tunes will be played at the end 🎶

This Livestream is completely free, but do arrive promptly to find a space to sit!

04/11/2026

Are you, or a keen reader you know, aged between 14-24?
We gather feedback from local young people about which new books they want to see on our library shelves and we’re always looking for more people to share their thoughts!
The Young Adult Stock Suggestions Padlet lists the new books being released and the votes are counted up each month to inform our buying.
We would love to hear from more young people, so head over to our Padlet to let us know what you want to read - https://bit.ly/HertsYA

03/11/2026

Did you know, we have thermal imaging cameras available for loan from the library? 📷

Over the winter months, you can borrow a thermal camera for one week to find areas of heat loss in your home, which could help to save you energy and cost in the long term!

Our cameras are FREE to borrow for up to one week. Loan of the cameras is on a first come, first served basis - if we do not have any cameras available, you will be added to a waiting list and notified when a camera is available for you to borrow.

02/11/2026

Have you visited our library since we had a bit of a refresh? 🌈

As well as newly painted walls and some replacement study desks, we've got new shelving in our Children's Library, so now we have lots of places to display new titles, useful information and our brilliant 'My First' certificates!

Plus, it's nice and warm in here now that autumn has truly arrived! 🌧💨🍂

01/11/2026

The wait is over! ❄️ Winter Reads is here. Pick up your challenge, discover your next great book and enjoy a winter filled with reading, events and prizes.

Find out how to enter via our website - www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/WinterReads

[VD: Winter Reads is back! Complete 6 challenges for your chance to win tickets to a Hertfordshire attraction! Challenges for all ages... Join the challenge at your local library!]

31/10/2026

💬 BIS Books! 📚

Our latest instalment features Library Assistant, Sara, who is currently enjoying 'The Correspondent' by Virginia Evans.

A popular title with customers and book groups, many of us in the library have read and enjoyed this book, which has a novel structure and a plot that slowly and beautifully develops.

Thanks, ️Sara - a lovely recommendation 😊

30/10/2026

Psssst! Have you got your tickets for our talk on Hertfordshire's Notorious Witches? 🧙‍♀️

Join us on Wednesday 4 November at 6.30pm for this fascinating event. Tickets are available online or in the library for £7.70.

[VD: Text reads "putting a witch hat on a library assistant so she's easier to find". The video shows clips of a woman wearing a witch hat around the library, which sticks up above shelves.]

Address

6 The Causeway
Bishops Stortford
CM232EJ

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+443004234049

Website

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/library-opening-hours/library-opening-hours-and-locatio

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