Meet at Rickmansworth Library WD3 1EH between 11.30am and 1pm. All welcome, no need to book. Bring your excess or unwanted seeds or seedlings to swap with others! For the full calendar of S3R events, click here.
While our Rates are always questionable. I find that paying towards HCC for a non existent Library are quite disgraceful.
The ‘temporary’ affair at Ebury Road scout hut really isn’t good enough, and for many its a difficult flog to Croxley Green/Watford
I enquired under FOI from HCC as to why the reopening of the Library is taking so long, to be told the matter of refurbishment is now handed over to their Insurers (who ever they might be!?)
The reroofing was completed months ago, yet nothing has happened with the interior.
Can you find out what is going on and when we can expect to have our Library back. The computers were invaluable and school children are missing out on an important educational asset.
RDRA response:
We asked Cllr-Vishal Patel for an update on this issue and received the following:
“I am in regular contact with the officer and have requested that the remaining work is completed at the earliest. Below link gives latest information and I have requested officer to publish timelines as soon as its finalised.”
Enquiries to HCC about the Library some weeks ago have established they have ‘handed over the refurbishment to the insurers’ ! I have asked for the name of the insurers under FOI, and have been told it will take a month to let me know !! I feel my Rates are being abused somewhat.
In 2025, Hertfordshire Libraries celebrates 100 years of a countywide library service and have secured funding from Arts Council England to deliver a programme of events and activities to appeal to everyone who lives, works or studies in Hertfordshire. To understand the preferences and views of residents, Hertfordshire Libraries have recently launched a survey seeking feedback from members of the public, whether they are existing library users or not.
As part of this, we are inviting you to an online focus group session this November, where we would like to hear your views on the sorts of events and activities you would like to see taking place in your local library.
If you are interested in attending, please could you RSVP to libraries.centenary@hertfordshire.gov.ukwith the time(s) you will be available from the dates below by Friday 1 November. Please could you also let us know if you have any additional requirements for us to be aware of prior to the session. We plan for the focus group to run for about 75 minutes:
Monday 11 November (18.00-19.15) – Online Thursday 21 November (12.00-13.15) – Online
If you can’t attend one of the focus groups and if you haven’t done so already, we would be grateful if you could respond to the Libraries’ centenary survey through this link: Hertfordshire Libraries’ Centenary – Please note that the survey closes on Tuesday 31 December.
As you may be aware, Rickmansworth Library experienced a fire in the workroom on Thursday 18 April.
The fire started in the workroom and this is where the most damage has been caused. A temporary power supply has been set up and the clean-up operation is underway. There is a significant amount of work to be carried out before the library can re-open – a large part of the building will have to be rewired and the staff work areas will have to be completely cleared due to the fire damage caused. Luckily, the fire didn’t spread to the public area but there is soot and ash residue in all areas of the building, as a result all the books, furniture, shelving and carpets will need to be cleaned to ensure that the library is safe for staff and customers.
How long will the library be closed?
It is still too early to assess this. We are working with contractors to try to re-establish the service as quickly as possible. As soon as timescales become clearer, we will advertise a re-opening date.
I have books on loan that were due back on or after 18 April – what should I do?
We are extending the loan period for anything that is due back at Rickmansworth on or after 18 April 2024. We will continue to keep this under review but please be assured that there will be no overdue charges to pay on items that fall into this category.
Please note that this loan extension does not apply to items borrowed from other Hertfordshire libraries. You can check the due date of your loans and renew them through the Hertfordshire library app, on our website, or by calling 0300 123 4049
I have reservations to collect from Rickmansworth – what should I do?
A member of library staff will be contacting you to find out if you can collect your item from another Hertfordshire library.
Which other libraries can I use?
You can use any Hertfordshire Library. The closest library to Rickmansworth is Croxley Green Library. Croxley Green also offers Open+ – extended opening hours when staff are not on site – if you would like to register to use this service, please ask staff at Croxley Green to arrange this for you. Library opening hours and locations.
The RDRA was founded in 1929 so we’re scanning in all our old magazines/reports. If you have any issues older than 2011, we would be grateful if we could borrow them to scan them. Please contact us to let us know!
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