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Hitchin Library

Paynes Park
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1EW

 
Map and directions

There are limited spaces in the car park at the moment, due to building works.

Opening hours

Monday

1pm – 6pm

Tuesday

10am – 7pm

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

10am – 6pm

Friday

10am – 6pm

Saturday

10am – 5pm

Sunday

Closed

We are closed on all bank holidays.

Library facilities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Hearing loop
  • Parking available (Disabled parking bays)
  • Letterbox for out-of-hours returns (dealt with the next open day)

View the accessibility information for this venue

Accessibility information of venue

If you want to discuss your accessibility requirements, please email libraries.information@hertfordshire.gov.uk

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Services available

  • Photocopier
    20p for A4 black and white
    40p for A3 black and white
    60p for A4 colour
    £1.20 for A3 colour
  • Study space

CreatorSpace

CreatorSpace is an area in the library where you can get creative.

Book a space, hire equipment or come along to a group. We've got:

  • 3D printer – £6 per hour
  • iMac – £3 per hour
  • PC – £3 per hour
  • Sewing machine – £3 per hour
  • Embroidery machine – £4 per hour
  • Digital cutter – £3 per hour
  • Virtual Reality – £1 for 5 min.

 

Laminator    

  • £1 per A4 page

Taster sessions are available on some equipment. 

To book equipment or a space, email libraries.information@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

Computers and internet

Taster sessions for people new to computers or tablets.

Room hire

Hitchin-library-meeting-room

  • 20 person capacity
  • Disabled access
  • 4 tables
  • Room size - 6m x 3.7m
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea urn available – refreshments not provided.

 

Costs

£10 to £30 per hour. Contact us for details  libraries.information@hertfordshire.gov.uk

 

 

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