Libraries and leisure

Welcome to Hertfordshire Libraries

Hertfordshire has 47 public library buildings and 11 mobile and trailer libraries. Our libraries offer a wide range of services for the whole community.

You can use the library to:

• Borrow books, maps, videos, DVDs, music recordings, audio books, language courses, music scores and playsets
• Find information
• Use our computer facilities, including internet access
• Read a newspaper or magazine
• Attend a storytime, a baby rhyme time, a homework club, or a reading group
• Photocopy or send a fax

The webpages in this section give more information about our services, including special services for older people, people with disabilities, people from ethnic minority groups, parents, carers, childminders and teachers.

Click on the Libraries in Hertfordshire link on the right to find information about local libraries in the county.

Click on the Central Resources Library link to find details of the special library and information collections held at our Central Resources Library at New Barnfield (near Hatfield).

Click on the Library Online Services link for direct access to our catalogue and self service options.

Click on the Contact Us link to feed back your comments on Hertfordshire library services.

We hope you will enjoy using Hertfordshire libraries.