Libraries in Hertfordshire are inviting new members to join to celebrate the National Year of Reading.

Join A Library Day is taking place on Saturday, April 26, to encourage parents, children and young people to join their local library.

The first children, young people and families that join a Hertfordshire library on Saturday will receive a free copy of the exclusive National Year of Reading's The Ultimate Book Guide and a library welcome pack.

Jim Macrae, district librarian for Hertsmere, said: "New library users can turn up at their local library with just one form of identification, fill in a simple form and join up. Hertfordshire libraries have lots of free resources and a host of services to support reading. This includes regular storytime sessions to internet access, which is free for the first hour for library members."

To find out more about events taking place at your local library and libraries across the county throughout the year visit www.hertsdirect.org/libraries