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Old Harlow Library Reopening

Fri 29/08/2025

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Old Harlow Library Reopening

Old Harlow Library will reopen on Monday 1 Septemeber and will resume normal opening hours, we thank you for your patience.

Mark Hall Library extended opening hours will end on Friday 29 August.

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Old Harlow Library Reopening

Fri 29/08/2025

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Old Harlow Library Reopening

Old Harlow Library will reopen on Monday 1 Septemeber and will resume normal opening hours, we thank you for your patience.

Mark Hall Library extended opening hours will end on Friday 29 August.