Watford Central Library

Watford Central Library We are a large Public Library in the centre of Watford near Watford Town Hall. Those who visit the library are able to do this in person.

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It’s now easy to donate online to the library service by visiting our website. We are often offered donations of money by users who wish to show their appreciation for the service. Now you can also support the library service by donating online. You don't have to donate. Hertfordshire Libraries are a universal and free service to the community. Your decision to donate is an entirely voluntary one. We ask that you donate only as much as you feel comfortable with. You may want to consider either a one-off payment or more frequently.

100% of each donation goes directly to Hertfordshire Libraries and is used to maintain and enhance our services. https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/librarydonations

TBT AnswerPhoto Credit: J.B (Bob) Nunn
18/10/2026

TBT Answer

Photo Credit: J.B (Bob) Nunn

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness MonthHerts Domestic Abuse Helpline is a confidential and free support and signpostin...
18/10/2026

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month

Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline is a confidential and free support and signposting service for anyone affected by domestic abuse. Call 08 088 088 088 (9am-9pm Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm weekends) or email [email protected]
Further details at www.hertsdomesticabusehelpline.org

Other organisations also offer support. Always call 999 in an emergency.
- Herts Sunflower: www.hertssunflower.org/herts-sunflower.aspx
- Safer places – supporting survivors of domestic abuse: www.saferplaces.co.uk
- Refuge Against Domestic Violence - Help for women & children: refuge.org.uk
- Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men's Advice Line UK: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
- ManKind Initiative – Helping men escape domestic abuse: www.mankind.org.uk/
- Galop - LGBT+ anti-violence charity: www.galop.org.uk/domestic-abuse


Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline

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Here is our latest book recommendation, with a five-word review from staff to give you an idea of what the book is like!

Time for Throwback Thursday!One more snap from 1986Can anyone name the building in the photoThe correct answer will be p...
15/10/2026

Time for Throwback Thursday!

One more snap from 1986

Can anyone name the building in the photo

The correct answer will be posted on Sunday

Photo Credit: J.B (Bob) Nunn

12/10/2026

This video focusses on classic and modern classic novels. All novels featured in the video are all on the library catalogue.

Sunday Answers 🙌🌞🦁Photo Credit: J.B (Bob) Nunn
11/10/2026

Sunday Answers 🙌🌞🦁

Photo Credit: J.B (Bob) Nunn

Address

Hempstead Road
Watford
WD173EU

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+44 300 123 4049

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