Bedford Central Library

 

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

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 
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

Crafts

Free crafts for children from Monday 22 July to Friday 30 August (except Monday 26 August)

Monday to Friday 11am-3.30pm, except on Wednesday 7 August when crafts begin at 12 midday after Story Time.

Story Time

Wednesday 7 August 10.30am to 11am.

During the school holidays Story Time sessions are open to children of all ages, so younger children who normally attend Bounce and Rhyme or Baby Rhyme Time in term time can come along with older siblings.

Explore Learning Workshop

Delivered by expert tutors, engaging children in a fun-packed, educational workshop that puts joy into learning.

Tuesday 13 August, 12.15pm-1.15pm 

Tickets are available via Eventbrite or by calling 01234 365905

Lego Discovery Day

Thursday 15 August - a free event.

Session times:

  • 11.30 - 13.00 (aimed at 5-10 year olds)
  • 13.00 - 14.30 (aimed at 5-10 year olds)
  • 14.30 - 16.00 (aimed at ages 10+)

You can book online or by calling the box office on 01234 718044.