HLC Library

30/07/2026

📣Library Closure Notice

Please note that the HLC Library will be closed from 31 July to 8 August due to planned IT works and staffing requirements.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

The library will reopen as normal on Monday 11 August.

Library services are available nearby at Oakengates Library and Southwater Library.

Thank you for your understanding.

HLC Library Team

30/07/2026

📚☀️Summer at HLC Library!🕶️📚

Join us at HLC to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, and daily arts and crafts activities.

Our opening hours:

❌ Closed 31 July to 8 August due to planned IT works and staffing

✅ Open 11 August to 31 August
🕘 9am to 🕐 1pm Monday to Saturday

27/06/2026

What an incredible Family Fun Day! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a fantastic event. It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying the day together.

We’re especially delighted that over 100 children took part in our Reading Bingo! 📚✨ Thank you to every child who joined in and to all the adults who encouraged and supported them – we hope you had as much fun as we did!

A massive thank you also goes to our Librarian Mrs Akhtar, Polska Szkoła Sobotnia im. Jana Pawła II w Telford and Miss Ross at HLC all of their hard work in organising such a brilliant event!

Thank you again to everyone who came along – we can’t wait to see you at the next one! 💙

02/04/2026

🐣 Easter Opening Hours 🐣

📚 Open: Monday 20th – Thursday 2nd April
🔒 Closed: Friday 3rd – Monday 6th April
📚 Open: Tuesday 7th – Saturday 11th April

We hope everyone has a lovely Easter break! 🌷

02/04/2026

🐣 Happening Today! Easter Egg Hunt & Family Day 🐣

Join us today at HLC for the Easter Egg Hunt & Family Day, organised by Circle Leisure! 🐰🥚

Bring the family along for some Easter fun.

We look forward to seeing you there!

🎉 Community Day – Thursday 2nd April 🎉

Come along for a fun day for the whole community — especially the kids!

✨ What’s happening on the day:
🐣Easter egg hunt at 13.00
🏰 Bouncy Castle
🎯 Outdoor Games & Activities
✨ Glitter Tattoos
🍔 Food Van
🍦 Dessert Van & Sweet Treats

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come enjoy an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and games!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎈

28/03/2026

🐣 Easter Egg Hunt & Family Day! 🐣

Join us at HLC for a fun Easter Egg Hunt and Family Day, organised by Circle Leisure! 🐰🥚 Thursday 2nd April, 11am to 4pm

28/03/2026

We’d like to say a huge thankyou to everyone who has already donated towards our Easter Egg Hunt 🐣💛your kindness and support truly means so much and are helping us make this event extra special for everyone involved.

If any companies/ public would like to contribute- whether it’s Easter eggs, treats, or a small donation- we would be incredibly grateful! Every little bit helps us create a fun and memorable day for the community.

Thankyou again for all of your support🌷

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17/01/2026

🎲 Did you know?
We have board games available to use in the library!

Whether you’re popping in with friends or visiting with family, you’re welcome to enjoy a game during your visit.

A big thank you to Libraries board Game Club for donating some fantastic new games for everyone to enjoy!

09/01/2026

Library Opening Update ❄️
Due to the weather and frost expected overnight, the library will be opening slightly later at 10:00am tomorrow. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

09/01/2026

It's a bit snowy out there, so if you're looking for something new to read without having to leave the house, head over to your BorrowBox app!

There are 2500 books and over 100 magazines to choose from, including lots for children!

Visit https://www.telford.gov.uk/libraries/ebooks-eaudio-and-emagazine-catalogue/ for more information.