Harpur Street, Bedford MK40 1PG. Tel 01234 718178.
Facilities include free Wi-Fi, access to computers, printing and photocopying (charges apply), accessible entrance.
Opening times
Easter bank holiday
The library is closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday
| Staff availability | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-service | 9am-11am | 9am-11am | 9am-11am | 9am-11am | 9am-11am | 9am-10am | 10am-11am |
| Staffed | 11am-4pm | 11am-4pm | 11am-4pm | 11am-4pm | 11am-4pm | 10am-5pm | 11am-2pm |
| Self-service | 4pm-6pm | 4pm-6pm | 4pm-6pm | 4pm-6pm | 4pm-6pm | 5pm-6pm | 2pm-4pm |
Activities
Go to our what’s on for children and adults page for for more details about all our activities.
| Activity | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bounce and Rhyme | Mondays (term-time only) | 11.30am -12pm |
| Building Block Play (1 year and over) | Tuesdays (term-time only) | 11am - 1pm |
| Rhyme Time | Tuesdays (term-time only) | 2pm - 2.30pm |
| Bedfordshire Heritage Library | Tuesdays | 11am - 1pm and 2pm-4pm |
| Crafternoon | Wednesdays | 2pm - 3.30pm |
| Rhyme Time | Thursdays (term-time only) | 11.30am - 12pm |
| Lego Club | Saturdays | 11am - 3pm |
| Sunday Funday | Sundays | 11.30am - 1.30pm |
Special events
Saturday Story
3.15pm every Saturday
New, for the Year of Reading! If you're choosing some books or at the library for Lego Club, join us in the Children's Library for a quick picture book story. All welcome, and no need to book.
Easter Holiday Activities
Free drop-in crafts for children every day from 7 to 18 April
Monday 11am-3:30pm
Tuesday 11am-3.30pm
Wednesday 12pm-3.30pm
Thursday 11am-3.30pm
Friday 11am-3.30pm
Story Time
Wednesday 16 April 11.30am-12pm
Story Time runs during the school holidays and offer a mix of stories and songs for all ages, followed by a craft activity. Please note the craft may not be suitable for very young children.