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Find out how the library can support your little one's learning journey

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Starting school or nursery is a big milestone – visit your local library to find out how we can support little one’s learning journeys and collect a free My First Day at School Certificate, available from all Hertfordshire Libraries to celebrate!

You can also find our starting school booklist here.


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