Little Hedgehogs
Book Club (Hereford)
When? Beginning Saturday 9 May 2026 and monthly thereafter
Where? Hereford Library, Herefordshire
Time? 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
How to book: Go to Eventbrite, or click on this link Herefordshire Libraries Events **There are currently 6 spaces available for this club**
What's happening?
- For 9 - 11 year olds (Y4 - Y6)
- Join Hereford Library to borrow the book each month
- Enjoy a different book each month (child-led)
- Discuss your likes and dislikes and the questions posed in a relaxed, library setting
- Enjoy chatting with other book lovers whilst drinking hot chocolate and eating biscuits
- Read for pleasure
- Write simple book reviews, which will be displayed in the children's section of the library for other users to engage with
- Subscribe to Wild Wood Press' monthly newsletter for all bookish news
- Purchase a book club T-shirt or cap
- Become judges for a well-established book awards (The Wishing Shelf Book Awards)
Little Hedgehogs
Book Club (Ross-on-Wye)
When? Beginning Thursday 7 May 2026 and monthly thereafter
Where? Ross-on-Wye Library, Herefordshire
Time? 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
How to book: Go to Eventbrite, or click on this link Herefordshire Libraries Events **This club is currently FULLY BOOKED. Please email to have your child's name added to the waiting list.**
What's happening?
- For 9 - 11 year olds (Y4 - Y6)
- Join Ross Library to borrow the book each month
- Enjoy a different book each month (child-led)
- Discuss your likes and dislikes and the questions posed in a relaxed, library setting
- Enjoy chatting with other book lovers whilst drinking hot chocolate and eating biscuits
- Read for pleasure
- Write simple book reviews, which will be displayed in the children's section of the library for other users to engage with
- Subscribe to Wild Wood Press' monthly newsletter for all bookish news
- Purchase a book club T-shirt or cap
- Become judges for a well-established book awards (The Wishing Shelf Book Awards)
Little Hedgehogs Book Fayre
We had 322 entries for the competition this year! Thank you so much for all of your support.
The Winners and Runner Ups 2026:
Up to Age 4:
Winner - Pippa M
Runners Up - Phoebe-Jean & Rosie Mc
Age 5-7 Years:
Winner - Anya L
Runners Up - Willow W & Jack M
Age 8-11 Years:
Winner - Matthew
Runners Up - Aana & Sienna
Librarian's Choice Award:
Amelie H
Each winner receives a certificate, a £10 book voucher (courtesy of Toadstools Bookshop and the Friends of Ross Library) and a cuddly hedgehog plushie. Each runner up receives a certificate and a £10 book voucher. If you haven't collected yours yet, they are waiting for you with Simon, our lovely librarian!
Lyde Court
Book Fayre
When? Saturday 23rd May, 2026
Where? Lyde Court, Herefordshire
Time? 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
What's happening?
- Chat to local authors and peruse their fine collection of published works.
- Hear some magical storytelling (for children & adults).
- Take part in some children's craft sessions.
- Enter our children's competition - each winner is awarded a £10 book voucher and a certificate! Details below.
**AUTHORS, this event is currently fully booked for stalls. Please email me if you would like to be added to the waiting list in case anyone has to pull out. Your name will then also be added to the list of authors for 2027.
Lyde Court Book Fayre - Literacy Competition
Theme: Farming
Entries to be handed in to Hereford Library by Saturday 16 May, 2026.
Lyde Court
Book Fayre
ATTENDING AUTHORS:
Blind date with a Book (children & adults): Click HERE
Charlotte L. Taylor (children): Click HERE
Rose English (children & adults): Click HERE
Cheryl Burman (children & adults): Click HERE
Esther L. Stevens (children): Click HERE
Gerry O'Brien (adults): Click HERE
Christof Meckel (adults): Click HERE
Sarah Colliver (adults): Click HERE
Stan James Rudge (adults): Click HERE
Carol Ashitey (children): Click HERE
Tracy Lee May (children): Click HERE
Caroline Hollywell (illustrator): Click HERE
Carrie Weston (young adults & adults): Click HERE
Reg Marshall (children & young adults): Click HERE
Fiona Foyer (children): Click HERE
Lee Coates (adults): Click HERE
Tessy Braun (adults): Click HERE
Lee Benson (children): Click HERE
Michelle Gordon (children & adults):Click HERE
Lost Valley Creations (book paraphernalia): Click HERE
Lucy Whiteside (children): info to come
Helene Gardiner (children): Click HERE
Howard Smith (adults): info to come