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

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