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Berkhamsted Library

185 High Street
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3HB

 
Map and directions

 

Opening hours

Open+ is not available due to unforeseen technical issues with the front doors at the following times:
Friday 22 November, 7.00am - 9.30am,
Friday 22 November, 5.00pm - 8.00pm,
Saturday 23 November, 7.00am - 9.30am,
Monday 25 November, 7.00am to 9.30am.

 DayTimes

Monday

9.30am - 5.30pm

(Open+ self service 7am - 9.30am)

Tuesday

9.30am - 5pm

(Open+ self service 7am - 9.30am)

Wednesday

9.30am - 5pm

(Open+ self service 7am - 9.30am)

Thursday

Closed

Friday

9.30am - 5pm

(Open+ self service 7am - 9.30am)

Saturday

9.30am - 4pm

(Open+ self service 7am - 9.30am)

Sunday

Closed

We are closed on all bank holidays.

 

Open+ self service offers access to the library at set times when the building is unstaffed.


During Open+ self service hours, you can:

  • borrow, return and renew books and other items

  • collect reserved items

  • use computers, Wi-Fi and study space

  • print

You need to sign up at the library to use the Open+ service. When you are registered as an Open+ user, you just need to scan your membership card and type your secure PIN into a card reader at the library entrance to enter the library.

Library facilities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Hearing loop
  • Letterbox for out-of-hours returns (dealt with the next open day)
  • Public toilets (disabled access)

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

Computers and internet

  • Book a computer or use a printer at the library
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Hublet tablets
  • Scanner
  • Computer costs:
    Library members – 2 hours free, then 4p a minute
    Non library members – £2.50 for 30 minutes
  • IT Champion available -
    Monday - 9.45am to 10.45am
    Wednesday - 10am to 11am
  • Printing costs: (A4 only)
    25p – single page, black and white
    65p – single page, colour

Taster sessions for people new to computers or tablets.

Room hire

Berkhamsted meeting room

  • 13 person capacity
  • Disabled access
  • 4 tables - can be made up as one large table
  • Room size - 3.5m x 2.5m
  • Free WiFi
  • PC compatible projector can be ordered on request

Costs

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

 

 

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