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Here’s a view from our Rare Book room at Hertfordshire Archives, where we keep some fascinating books from the past. The books here date back to the 16th century so need particular care. Many of them have beautiful binding and gilded pages.
Rare books stored and bound at Hertfordshire libraries and archives (HALS).

ALT Rare books stored and bound at Hertfordshire libraries and archives (HALS).

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Did you know that Hertfordshire Archives & Local Studies (HALS) boasts a rich collection of resources for those exploring their family history?
Who Do You Think You Are? The Family Tree, Bound for Australia and other local studies books available at HALS.

ALT Who Do You Think You Are? The Family Tree, Bound for Australia and other local studies books available at HALS.

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The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn introduces us to a studious girl, a young mother and the war's most deadly sniper. Read on for a thrilling read based on a true story by the author of The Rose Code.
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn, based on a true story, the protagonist set against a snowy woodland background.

ALT The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn, based on a true story, the protagonist set against a snowy woodland background.

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Relucant reader sunday! Read Lockwood and Co. - the series by Jonathan Stroud, perfect for reluctant readers - if you're disappointed by the cancellation of the short-lived but fun Netflix series, look no further than the novels to continue the story!
Lockwood & Co. the series by Jonathan Stroud, now available throughout Hertfordshire Libraries.

ALT Lockwood & Co. the series by Jonathan Stroud, now available throughout Hertfordshire Libraries.

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THROWBACK THURSDAY Heartburn by Nora Ephron - autobiographical novel based on Nora Ephron's marriage to and divorce from Carl Bernstein. Is it possible to write a sidesplitting novel about the breakup of the perfect marriage? If the writer is Nora Ephron, the answer is yes.
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Start the year active - we are delighted to offer two great low impact activities through our friends at Everyone Active. No need to book, £2 per session, please bring cash!! Sorry - they don't take card payments.
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Happy #TimeCapsuleTuesday We have a photo from 1959 The only information we have on this gentleman is a potential name. Eric Voff. Comment any information you may have about him below.
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some of our favourite books recently have been Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and The Cat Who Saved Books. Get stuck into some warm, incredible literature.
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you're not dylan thomas, i'm not patti smith. tortured poets society. taylor swift. reserve the collected letters by dylan thomas throughout Hertfordshire libraries now!!
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Perfect for reluctant readers; Anthony Horowitz's young Bond, ALEX RIDER - is back on streaming services for a third series of television. Revisit or discover iconic stories like Stormbreaker, Point Blanc, Skeleton Key and more that deliver all the thrills of the spy genre.
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Experience the Atlas Six trilogy by Olive Blake, the ultimate tiktok fantasy hit. Knowledge is Carnage. Destiny is a Choice.
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Women's Prize 2024: The Longlist is in!! We love WESTERN LANE and SOLDIER SAILOR.
And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliot Western Lane by Chetna Maroo Ordinary Human Feelings by Megan Nolan River East River West by Aure Rey Lescure A Trace of Sun by Pam Williams The Blue, Beautiful World by Karen Lord Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliot The Wren, The Wren by Anne English The Maiden by Kate Foster Enter Ghost by Isabelle Hammad Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie 8 Lives of a Century Old Trickster by Mirinae Lee In Defence of the Act by Effie Black Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville Hangman by Maya Binyam

ALT And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliot Western Lane by Chetna Maroo Ordinary Human Feelings by Megan Nolan River East River West by Aure Rey Lescure A Trace of Sun by Pam Williams The Blue, Beautiful World by Karen Lord Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliot The Wren, The Wren by Anne English The Maiden by Kate Foster Enter Ghost by Isabelle Hammad Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie 8 Lives of a Century Old Trickster by Mirinae Lee In Defence of the Act by Effie Black Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville Hangman by Maya Binyam
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Your friendly Healthy Hub staff will listen and provide free, non-judgemental information and advice to help you improve your health and wellbeing. Watch this short video to find out more: youtube.com/watch?v=nhpw3mDe… or find your local hub and pop in for a friendly chat:

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Board Games @ Hemel Hempstead Library! Play Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, or Playing Cards at the Library! 25th May and 1st June, 2-3pm. 6-12.
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Happy World Art Day! Celebrated on Leonardo Da Vinci's Birthday! Pop down toy your local library for some creative inspiration 🎨 We have a huge range of art books in all Hertfordshire Libraries. Why not borrow one and have a go! herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/s…
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WE CAN BE HEROES: A Survivor's Story Come down to the library after hours on #WorldBookNight 23/4/24 for an evening with Paul Burston. 7pm, tickets £5 each. @PaulBurston
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Kim Stanley Robinson's audacious The Ministry for the Future is a mind-bending science fiction novel that Barack Obama placed on his best books of the year list the year it came out. A scary - but at the same time, hopeful novel about climate change.
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We know it's the easter holidays, but please be respectful to our members of staff. we're here to help.
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Hemel Hempstead Library retweeted
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Replying to @HQstories @publishing_cat @graffeg_books @VERVE_Books @DoubledayUK @PenguinUKBooks @HarperCollinsUK
Chloe Michelle Howarth's Sunburn was VERVE's lead summer title last year and backed with a creative campaign including an inaugural blogger event, proof posts with bracelet packages and a partnership with clothing shop Lucy & Yak ☀️ Find out more: thebookseller.com/awards/the… #BritishBookAwards #Nibbies
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