Join the Summer Reading Challenge
Join the Summer Reading Challenge now. Register children for free at your local library.
Kempston Library, Halsey Road, Kempston, MK42 8AT. Tel 01234 276453.
Facilities include free Wi-Fi, access to computers, printing and photocopying during staffed hours until 15 minutes before closing or self-service (charges apply, cash only), accessible entrance, car park.
Opening times
Open to LibraryPlus members 10am-4pm on summer bank holiday Monday 25 August. Free LibraryPlus membership allows access to libraries during additional, self-service hours.
| Staff availability | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-service | 9.30am-2pm | 9.30am-2pm | 9.30am-6pm | |||
| Staffed | 2pm-5pm | 10am-4pm | 2pm-5pm | 10am-4pm | 10am-4pm | |
| Self-service | 5pm-6pm | 4pm-6pm | 5pm-6pm | 4pm-6pm | 4pm-5pm |
Activities
Go to our what’s on for children and adults page for for more details about all our activities.
| Activity | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lego Club | Mondays | 2pm-4.45pm |
| Rhyme Time | Tuesdays (term-time only) | 11am-11.30am |
| Building Block Play (1 year and over) | Tuesdays (term-time only) | 11am - 1pm |
| Bounce and Rhyme |
Tuesdays (term-time only) Thursdays (term-time only) |
2pm-2.30pm 11am-11.30am |
| Creative Writing Group | 1st Wednesday of the month | 2.30pm |
| Wicked Wednesday – board games, colouring, and Lego | Wednesdays | 2pm-4.45pm |
| Knit and Natter | Thursdays | 2pm-3.30pm |
| Saturday Kids' Club | Saturdays | 10am-3.30pm |
Special events
Free summer crafts
Free drop-in crafts every day the library is staffed. No need to book, just come along. Please note, crafts should be parent/carer supervised and may not be suitable for very young children.
Starts Wednesday 23 July to Friday 29 August (excluding summer bank holiday 25 August).
Monday 2pm-4.30pm
Tuesday 10am-3.30pm Wednesday 2pm-4.30pm
Thursday 10am-3.30pm
Story Time
Join our free Story Time where you'll enjoy a story and familiar rhymes, then stay for a craft afterwards. Story Time follows a similar format to our regular Rhyme Time sessions but is suitable for older children to attend as well. Please note, crafts should be parent/carer supervised and may not be suitable for very young children.
Tuesday 19 August 11.00 - 11.30am
Tuesday 26 August 11.00 - 11.30am
Simon James Green with Llama Glamarama
Thursday 21 August 11am
Celebrate the grooviest (and most fabulous!) picture book in this colourful, energetic and fun-filled session, perfect for 4-7 year olds. Larry the llama loves to move and groove… but will the others disapprove? After an interactive reading of the book, join author Simon James Green and bust some disco moves! We encourage you to come in your most favourite and fabulous clothes!
No need to book – just come along. For ages 4-7. Running time: approx. 35-40 mins.
Saturday Story
11am every Saturday
New, for the Year of Reading! If you're choosing some books or at the library for Saturday Kids' Club, join us in the children's library for a quick picture book story. All welcome, and no need to book.