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This is the official page for Stevenage Central Library. Keep up to date with news & events 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 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.

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20/07/2026

Last week, Stevenage Central library hosted a work experience student, who learned about the many different tasks that take place each day at the library both on the customer facing side and "behind the scenes". One of their many contributions to the team was creating a display showcasing our collection of books:

"During my week of work experience, I noticed many people were looking for parenting books, so I decided to create a display of parenting books that I felt could empower parents. You can see my display in the study platform on the first floor."

19/07/2026

Our latest delivery of new books features escapes to exotic destinations, and even other galaxies! Our new books are easy to find on a variety of shelves near the front of the library.

Like the look of these? You can reserve these items to any Hertfordshire Library here: https://tinyurl.com/ms5syruy

18/07/2026

Did you know that we have a Hertfordshire Health Walk that leaves from the library every Thursday afternoon? Come along at 1.45 if it's your first walk, as you will need to register before they set off at 2pm. Come back to the library afterwards for refreshments. For more information ask in the library, look online www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks or call 01992 555888.
Stevenage Town Centre Hertfordshire Health Walks

17/07/2026

Join us at 11.00 on Saturday 18 July for our fun 'Rhymes Around the World' session. Join in with rhymes in other languages, and some old favourites as well. This is a free, drop-in session. Donations are welcome to support future events.

Stevenage Family Centre Service Stevenage Town Centre

16/07/2026

We had a fantastic time at our LEGO Club "Read to the Beat" session on Saturday 4th July. The children built some amazing musical instruments and concerts to celebrate the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge, which will be running until the 5th of September (6th of September at Stevenage Central Library).

LEGO Club runs every Saturday 3-4pm and is for ages 5-12. It is £4.40 for the session and can be booked either at the library, or by messaging us on Facebook. We hope to see you there!

15/07/2026

Meet Jade – one of our Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat characters! 🎶

Jade is a massive football fan with a creative flair. They love new experiences like learning languages, and express themselves with paint when words aren’t enough.

We’ve chosen three books that we think Jade would borrow from the library. Why not reserve one of them today?

• Unbelievable Football by Matt Oldfield:
https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=943600

• An Artist’s Eyes by Frances Tosdevin:
https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2360532

• Louis Braille (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara:
https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=8829942

Read to the Beat illustrations by Harry Woodgate. Illustrations and logo © The Reading Agency 2026

14/07/2026

One of our Library staff decided to recommend not one, but seven books for this month - a series which they say "Everyone must read at least once".

"In "Once", Felix is in an orphanage and doesn't understand why his parents don't come to get him. In Poland, 1942, N***s come to the orphanage and burn the books. Felix Escapes, leading to 7 Books that tell the story of a 10-year-old boy's endurance and survival strength through WWII and beyond."

Have you read this series? Let us know what you think...

Have we inspired your next read? You can reserve these books to any Hertfordshire Library from here: https://tinyurl.com/ms5syruy

13/07/2026

We made quite a noise at our Storytime on 1st July, where we created shakers to celebrate the launch of the Summer Reading Challenge. Here are some of examples of the craftsmanship that went into the designs! 🎼🎶🎵

The Summer Reading Challenge has now begun and will run until the 5th of September! Sign up in any library!

12/07/2026

Meet Ezra – one of our Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat characters! 🎶

Ezra loves both orchestral music and poetry. He likes how different elements come together, which also shows in his love of making food with his friends.

We’ve chosen three books we think Ezra would borrow at the library. You can reserve these books and more on the Hertfordshire Libraries catalogue.

• How to Build an Orchestra by Mary Auld:
https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=4233409

• Mozart (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara:
https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2397533

• Kids Can Cook Around the World: A Tasty Tour of Global Cuisine by Esther Coombs:
https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=8944335

Read to the Beat illustrations by Harry Woodgate. Illustrations and logo © The Reading Agency 2026

11/07/2026

A new delivery arrived this week... it was full of picture and board books! Why not bring your little one down to the library to borrow these books and... sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge which is free to join and will run until the 5th of September!

Like the look of these? Children can reserve items for free to any Hertfordshire Library: https://tinyurl.com/ms5syruy

Address

Stevenage
SG11HD

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+443001234049

Website

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

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