Please be aware that due to essential maintenance, the library catalogue will be unavailable for a few hours this coming Wednesday morning, 1 April.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Due to essential maintenance our online catalogue will be unavailable between 9am and 2pm on Sunday 30 November.
Thank you for bearing with us.
ALT A close-up of a computer keyboard with one large green key labelled “Maintenance.” On top of the key sits a small wooden toolbox filled with assorted tools, including a hammer, wrench, screwdriver, tape measure, and pliers. The surrounding keys are black, making the bright green maintenance key stand out.
Please be aware that Peterchurch Library will be closed all day on Friday 21 November. The library will reopen as normal on Saturday 22 November at 10am.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
ALT Internal view of Peterchurch Library. The room has high ceilings and the walls are white washed stone blocks. The room is lined with book shelves and illuminated by a vaulted, leaded window. A woman and child kneel on a rug reading a picture book together.
📚 🍂 October Book of the Month: 'James' by Percival Everett!
This sharp, thought-provoking book is instantly available as an eBook and eAudiobook on BorrowBox - start listening or reading today!
orlo.uk/eq05L#BHM2025
ALT Graphic from BorrowBox promoting the eAudiobook of James by Percival Everett.
ALT Graphic from BorrowBox promoting the eBook of James by Percival Everett.
A reminder that due to planned maintenance, Ledbury Library will be closed for one week from Monday 22 September. We will reopen on Monday 29 September.
Due to planned maintenance, Ledbury Library will be closed for one week from Monday 22 September. We will reopen on Monday 29 September.
Items can be renewed and reserved online. For further details and to explore our library services, please visit orlo.uk/sesIZ
We are thrilled to be hosting an exhibition by local artist Sarah Brooker at Ledbury Library from 6 September until Saturday 13 September.
Make sure you come by and take a look!
ALT Poster for deeply felt, an exhibition of recent work by fine art feltmaker Sarah Brooker, featuring textiles, appliques, and paintings. Runs September 6–13 at The Masters House, Ledbury. Poster includes two colorful abstract felt artworks and the website SarahBrookerArtist.com.
Please be aware that from Friday 5 September 2025 Peterchurch Library will now be open from 11am until 3pm on Fridays.
ALT A cozy library set inside a historic stone building with arched windows. Colorful bell ropes hang from the ceiling, while shelves of books line the walls. Two children sit on a patterned rug reading together near a small display of books.
Due to planned maintenance, Ledbury Library will be closed for one week from Monday 22 September. We will reopen on Monday 29 September.
Items can be renewed and reserved online. For further details and to explore our library services, please visit orlo.uk/sesIZ
Please be aware that all our libraries will be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.
Items can be renewed and reserved online. For further details and to explore all our online library services, please visit our website.
ALT A stylized digital illustration of a "CLOSED" sign hanging by a rope in front of a stack of colorful books, set against a warm yellow-orange background. The sign has bold teal letters and a friendly, retro-inspired design, suggesting a library closure.
Please be aware that we will be observing a two minutes silence across our libraries today at 12 noon to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ day.
You are welcome to join us in this moment of reflection.
Join us at Ross-on-Wye Library this afternoon between 12pm and 4pm for our first chess club. There is no need to book just turn up and all are welcome. Whether you are a novice looking to learn or an experienced chess master, come and join in the fun.
Every Friday this August
ALT "Retro-style promotional poster for a Chess Club. It features bold, block lettering that reads 'CHESS CLUB' at the top in blue. Below, in orange and red text, it says 'Every Friday 12pm–4pm'. A black knight chess piece is prominently displayed to the right. At the bottom, over a red and orange checkerboard pattern, it reads 'All Levels Welcome' in cream-colored letters. The overall design uses vintage tones and textures."
🌿 Bookings are now open for our packed programme of summer events and everything is FREE!
🌿 Get ready for a holiday season blooming with books, crafts, events, performances and workshops.
orlo.uk/dmpIi#SummerReadingChallenge#StoryGarden
ALT Five images promoting free summer events with Herefordshire Libraries. Clockwise from top left: Petr Horacek with an illustration of his character the Blue Monster on his shoulder; The Ugly Duckling with its beak touching a newly hatched chick from Seal Legs Puppet Theatre's eponymous show; art work from a Sarah Morton workshop; the logo from Tangled Tales Storyteller; two children holding vinyl records decorated with posca pens.
Weekly Digital Cafes are now up and running at Hereford Library!
Tuesdays 2pm - 4pm
Friendly and informal, these free drop-in sessions are designed to help people of any age to feel more confident using their mobile phones, tablets, and computers.
orlo.uk/wBUio
ALT Photo of a banner in the reception area of Hereford Town Hall and poster advertising AgeUK Digital Cafes.
July has arrived and with it a new Book of the Month. 'Restless Dolly Maunder' is a brilliant read by bestselling author, Kate Grenville.
This ‘no wait’ title is now available in both eBook & eAudiobook format via our BorrowBox app on your smart device orlo.uk/bf8j9
ALT Promotional graphic from BorrowBox. Green square with white text that reads Listen now. Your local library in your pocket. Thousands of eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today. Two mobile phones stood on end showing the cover of Restless Dolly Grenville by Kate Grenville.
ALT Promotional graphic from BorrowBox. Green square with white text that reads Read now. Your local library in your pocket. Thousands of eBooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today. Two mobile phones stood on end, one of which is showing the cover of Restless Dolly Grenville by Kate Grenville and the other text from the book.
Step into the #StoryGarden and grow your love of books from Saturday 5 July!
Watch this space for details of exciting events, performances and workshops to enjoy at your local library this summer.
#SummerReadingChallenge
ALT Summer Reading Challenge graphic with this year's Story Garden logo. Pink text saying 1 week to go!
Create art with attitude at Ledbury Library!
Join Rose from Art in Action on Saturday 14 June for an amazing Vinyl Graffiti Workshop.
It's FREE and no booking is needed - just drop by anytime between 10am and 12pm.
orlo.uk/eNSW1
ALT Two children holding vinyl records they have decorated using posca pens in a Vinyl Graffiti workshop.
Please be aware that all our libraries will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, 26 May.
Items can be renewed and reserved online. Head to our website for further details and to explore all our online library services orlo.uk/5N6mS
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Do you or anyone you know have memories or photos of the Second World War from anywhere in Herefordshire?
We invite all to share them with Herefordshire Lore at:
Ledbury Library
Thursday 22 May
10am - 12.30pm
Further details orlo.uk/pxVbK
ALT A landgirl in the Second World War sat on a tractor. White text to the left of a red banner underneath reads Herefordshire Lore, Ledbury Library, Thursday 22 May, 10am - 10.30am. The logo for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day is on the left side of the banner.