Libraries

Libraries give you the opportunity to learn at your own pace using their computers which can be booked in advance or used on a drop-in basis. Hoddesdon Library, High Street, has 26 public computers, Cheshunt Library, Turners Hill, has nine, Waltham Cross Library, High Street, has three and Goffs Oak Library, Goffs Lane has two.

 

Cheshunt

Central Library, Turners Hill

Opening hours:

 

Monday

9.00am to 7.00pm

Tuesday

10.00am to 7.00pm

Wednesday

9.00am to 7.00pm

Thursday

9.00am to 5.00pm

Friday

9.00am to 7.00pm

Saturday

9.00am to 4.00pm

Telephone:     01438 737333

 

Goffs Oak

Goffs Oak Library, Goffs Lane

Opening hours:

Monday

9.00pm to 1.00pm

2.00pm - 6.00pm

Tuesday

9.00am to 1.00pm

2.00am to 6.00pm

Wednesday

closed

Thursday

9.00am to 1.00pm

2.00pm to 6.00pm

Friday

9.00am to 1.00pm

2.00pm to 6.00pm

Saturday

9.00am to 1.00pm

Telephone:    01438 737333

 

Hoddesdon

98a High Street

Opening hours:

Monday

9.00am to 8.00pm

Tuesday

10.00am to 8.00pm

Wednesday

9.00am to 8.00pm

Thursday

9.00am to 8.00pm

Friday

9.00am to 8.00pm

Saturday

9.00am to 4.00pm

Telephone:    01438 737333

 

Waltham Cross

123 High Street

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday

9.00am to 5.30pm (the library will close at 3.30pm on the last Thursday of the month)

Saturday

9.00am to 4.00pm

Telephone:          01438 737333

 

Lifelong Learning in Libraries

Libraries have facilities to help learners of all ages. Most libraries offer: -

  • Information
  • Details of full and part time learning both locally and nationally
  • Careers information collections
  • Addresses of organisations, professional bodies, clubs and societies
  • Newspapers and periodicals
  • To borrow, (books to support you with your studying or get you started on a new hobby, books on how to apply for jobs, improve your interview skills or start your own business)
  • Language course
  • A request service which allows you to borrow more specialised titles from other libraries
  • Computers and study facilities
  • Free Internet access
  • Online tutorials to help improve your IT skills
  • Access to word processing and spreadsheets
  • Study space
  • Photocopier and fax services

 

During events such as Adult Learners Week in May and Family Learning Weekend in October, many libraries offer basic one to one taster sessions on using computers for members of the public. These are informal sessions where a member of library staff will provide a basic one hour course and be available to offer help and support.