Local libraries are a great resource and one that we don't make enough use of as a population I feel - Hitchin library is excellent.
They have a wide range of books, fiction and non-fiction, magazines and periodicals and a great children's section part of which is shaped like a train. You can also borrow VCRs and DVD for a small fee. There's always an interesting display of books when you enter themed around some topical subject of that week and also a 'recommended' section featuring the staff's favourite books.
Upstairs there's a full IT suite where you can surf the internet etc. An excellent library staffed by friendly, helpful people. You can also access all the libraries services online which makes checking the catalogue, reserving books and renewing those you've borrowed very easy. read more