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Harpenden Library, 27 High Street, Harpenden, Herts AL5 2RU  Tel: 0300 123 4049   You can find Places of Worship in Harpenden listed on a separate page.   If you need passport photos taken try Topkins Pharmacy on Station Road (they... Read more

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Welcome to Parenthood in Harpenden!
Harpenden Library is located in a prime location on the High Street.  It has a great children's section and runs regular baby and toddler story sessions. That funny shed-like building outside Pizza Express houses the main public toilets.  ... Read more

Congratulations to the 2021 Awards Lockdown Lifesavers
Harpenden LibraryFor their Ready Read packs"Having a regular supply of children's books to read during lockdown was a life saver. The positive effect on the kids mental health during this difficult time was invaluable." Harpenden Town Council - Harp... Read more

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Harpenden Library

Events

CS Plant Sale

Charity Plant Sale in aid of the Children's Society

The Concourse opp Harpenden Library
Sat 11th May 2024
9am - 12noon

For Everyone

Perennials, Annuals, Dahlias, House plants, Vegetable plants

All proceeds to the Children's Society

The Concourse opp Harpenden Library, High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2RU

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Children's activity clubs & classes

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Baby Rhyme Time is a free activity and runs weekly at Harpenden Library. It takes place every Thursday morning at 10-10.30am and is repeated at 11.30am - 12pm throughout the year. Although aimed at babies and young children, older siblings are very welcome.

Booking is no longer required. Sessions are free (donations are welcome).

Contact details:

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0300 123 4049

Location:

Harpenden Library, 27 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU

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Storytime sessions in Cantonese and English in Harpenden Library on the 4th Thursday of each month at 4pm. Just drop-in.

Contact details:

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0300 123 4049

Location:

Harpenden Library, 27 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU

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The Services for Young People Friday Night Project at Harpenden Young People's Centre is open to all young people aged 13-17. Harpenden Young People's Centre is a safe space for you to meet new people, develop positive relationships and try out new activities. You can also take part in workshops which develop your skills and confidence, have new experiences and find out about opportunities for young... Read more

Location:

Harpenden Young People's Centre, 27 High Street (above The Library), Harpenden, AL5 2RU

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Lego club for children at Harpenden Library. Every second Monday of the month at 3.45pm.

£3 per child

Each session children will work on a different project, from creating 2D LEGO Comics to racing cars to marble run mazes.

Places limited - please book at the library. Booking sheet at the library enquiry desk. Your... Read more

Contact details:

www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
email via their website
0300 123 4049

Location:

27 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU

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Storytime sessions in Harpenden Library for under 8s on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 10am. Just drop-in.

Contact details:

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0300 123 4049

Location:

Harpenden Library, 27 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU

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Every Tuesday at 14:15 - 14:45 including during holidays.

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... Read more

Contact details:

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0300 123 4049

Location:

Harpenden Library, 27 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU

Session Times:

MTWTFSS
AM
PM drop-in
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Book per term/block
Drop-in or Book per session

Holiday clubs & classes

Drop in without booking

Baby Rhyme Time is a free, drop-in activity and runs weekly at Harpenden Library. It takes place every Thursday morning at 10-10.30am and is repeated at 11.30am - 12pm throughout the year. Although aimed at babies and young children, older siblings are very welcome. Baby Rhyme Time is weekly and runs throughout the school holidays.

Running: May Half Term 2024, Summer 2024, Oct Half Term 2024, Christmas 2024

Contact details:

www.facebook.com
0300 123 4049

Location:

Harpenden Library, 27 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU
Virtual/remote options available
Drop in without booking

Every Tuesday at 14:15 - 14:45 throughout the year, including holidays.

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... Read more

Running: May Half Term 2024, Summer 2024, Oct Half Term 2024, Christmas 2024

Contact details:

www.facebook.com
0300 123 4049

Location:

Harpenden Library, 27 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU

Things to do

Indoors

OPENING HOURS:

Monday 9am -6pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm (Library Express*) 1pm - 6pm (Normal service)
Wednesday 9am - 1pm (Library Express*) 1pm - 6pm (Volunteer-led Library Express**)
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 1pm (Library Express*) 1pm - 6pm (Normal service)
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday CLOSED

Photocopier and computers... Read more

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