Harpur Street, Bedford MK40 1PG. Tel 01234 718178.

Facilities include free Wi-Fi, access to computers, printing and photocopying (charges apply), accessible entrance.

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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.