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St Albans Library are looking for people over the age of 14 to volunteer as helpers in the Summer Reading Challenge this summer. Perhaps this is an opportunity for your young person if they are looking for some volunteering experience for their CV or college/university applications.
The scheme takes place every year during the summer holidays and encourages children and their families to visit their local library and take part in a fun, free activity, reading books, chatting to volunteers about them and earning rewards.
Activities for volunteers include:
Main tasks and activities might include:
This year, the scheme runs Saturday 4 July to Saturday 5 September 2026. Full training will be given and volunteers are asked to give a minimum of 12 hours.
Visit the Hertfordshire Libraries website for more information and to apply.
Draw with Rob Exhibition
(FREE)
27th March
- 20th September
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Batting & Chatting
(FREE)
4th June
St Columba's College, St Albans
Montessori Play + Career Support
5th June
The Nest, St Albans
Hertfordshire Volunteer Fair
(FREE)
5th June
Hitchin Market Square, Hitchin
Tom Gates Epic Stage Show
6th June
The Alban Arena, St Albans
Summer Evenings at the Zoo
6th June
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Pastimes and Pixels: Games Through the Ages
6th June
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St. Giles
Dusty Devils: Summer off-road cycle racing fun for young novice riders
6th June
Gosling Velodrome, Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn Garden City
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(FREE)
27th March
- 20th September
St Albans Museum & Gallery, St Albans
Batting & Chatting
(FREE)
4th June
St Columba's College, St Albans
Montessori Play + Career Support
5th June
The Nest, St Albans
Tom Gates Epic Stage Show
6th June
The Alban Arena, St Albans
Montessori Play + Toilet Learning
12th June
The Nest, St Albans
Alban Day: Pilgrimage & Festival
(FREE)
20th June
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Father's Day Montessori Play (0-20m)
20th June
The Nest, St Albans
Mini Beast Safari
21st June
Highfield Park Visitor Centre, St Albans
Hurst Children's Theatre Group: Me & Ron
27th June
- 28th June
Abbey Theatre, St Albans
Aardman in Concert
27th June
The Alban Arena, St Albans
Family Fun Fest
5th July
The Hub on Verulam, St Albans
Young Pioneers U18s Club Night
10th July
Pioneer Club, St Albans
Young Pioneers U18s Open Mic Night
(FREE)
15th July
Pioneer Club, St Albans