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Public and University Library | Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service | Business Centre | Space for Hire l Cafe

The Hive is a landmark building run in partnership between Worcestershire County Council and the University of Worcester. The Hive hosts not only an integrated public and University library service but also Worcestershire's Archive and Archaeology Service and the Worcestershire Hub, a one stop shop for enquiries on all County and District services. Featuring one of the biggest children's libraries

Photos from The Hive's post 22/08/2026

Thank you to everyone that came to The Hive today to read to Caramel. She loved every second of it.

Caramel will be visiting again soon, so keep your eyes peeled for an announcement.

Pets As Therapy
University of Worcester
Worcestershire County Council

21/08/2026

We are hiring!

We are looking for Library Customer Advisers to help us provide amazing opportunities for the community to read, relax and discover new things.

If you are great with people, enthusiastic about customer service and a great team player, this role is perfect for you!

You can apply here:

University of Worcester: https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=ILS2606

Worcestershire County Council: https://worcestershire.wm-jobs.co.uk/members/?j=1791

University of Worcester Worcestershire libraries Worcestershire County Council

21/08/2026

Due to essential IT maintenance, some library services may be intermittently unavailable on Monday 24th August, from 2:30-4pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and thank you for your patience.

21/08/2026

Lenny Lemmon’s loose in The Hive!

📚Ben Davis: interactive family author talks
🗓️Monday 24 August - 10am, 11:30am & 1:30pm

Join comedian and award winning children’s author Ben Davis, for a fun-filled and interactive talk as he takes you on a journey through the fantastic worlds of Lenny Lemmon, Joe Cowley and Postman Planet!

🎟️Tickets cost £3.50: https://e-services.Worcestershire.gov.uk/LibraryEvents/EventDetails.aspx?id=7500

Perfect for ages 7+. Parental supervision is required. Please book a ticket for everyone who is attending.

Ben Davis’ books will be on sale during the event and he is happy to sign them after the session.

Ben Davis University of Worcester Worcestershire County Council

Photos from University of Worcester's post 20/08/2026
20/08/2026

This is your reminder that you have two weekends left to collect and use your voucher for The Firs (National Trust)

Summer Readers who get to book 4 get this amazing voucher as a prize! It gives you and one adult FREE ENTRY to The First, the birthplace of Edward Elgar.

20/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! 🎉🥳

We know that plenty of you used The Hive as your study space and took part in our relaxing Study Happy sessions to help you de-stress. We loved having you all study with us this summer!

If you need any guidance for what comes next, the Careers Worcs are here to help!

https://www.careersworcs.co.uk/thehub/

Photos from The Hive's post 19/08/2026

Books Aloud is a monthly adult event at the Hive where you can bring a hot drink, kick back and just listen.

Let the words flow over you as you relax into one of the many stories contained in our wonderful library.

There’s an opportunity to chat at the end of each, session and to get to know fellow story enthusiasts, or just let it sink in quietly.

Join us from 3:30pm on the last Wednesday in the month. Speak to staff who will direct you to the room Books Aloud is being hosted in.

All of The Hive’s Regular Events are free and drop-in with no booking required.

For more information visit: https://bookings.thehiveworcester.org/event/4536167

18/08/2026

Take a trip through Italian history - The Land Where Lemons Grow by Helena Attlee 🍋

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Location

Address


Sawmill Walk, The Butts
Worcester
WR13PD

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 10pm
Thursday 8:30am - 10pm
Friday 8:30am - 10pm
Saturday 8:30am - 10pm
Sunday 8:30am - 10pm