Harpur Street, Bedford MK40 1PG. Tel 01234 718178.
Facilities include free Wi-Fi, access to computers, printing and photocopying (charges apply), accessible entrance.
| 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 |
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 |
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.
Wednesday 23 July to Friday 29 August (excluding summer bank holiday 25 August).
Monday 11am-3:30pm
Tuesday 11am-3:30pm
Wednesday 11am-3:30pm
Thursday 11am-3:30pm
Friday 11am-3:30pm
Friday 25 July 11.30am-12pm
Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge and the Year of Reading with a special outdoor Rhyme Time. Tom will share some classic rhymes and songs- we hope you’ll join in!
In the event of bad weather the event will take place in Bedford Central Library.
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.
Thursday 7th August 11.30am-12pm
Thursday 21st August 11.30am-12pm
Explore Learning are delighted to offer this free workshop centred around this year's Summer Reading Challenge theme, Story Garden.
This story-writing workshop has been designed by Explore Learning’s expert curriculum developers. Children will undertake a journey into an enchanted world called ‘The Hidden Glade’ with a young book bee who hasn’t got a story yet. This workshop is suitable for all 5-11 year olds whether writing comes easily or not. Tutors will coach children to use their imagination, overcome challenges and get excited about story-telling.
Please register in advance by selecting your chosen date, above, or on Explore Learning's Eventbrite page.
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Wednesdays 12pm-2pm
Become a member of Share Bedford to borrow household items and arrange to pick them up from the library. Share Bedford will be on the second floor every Saturday 10am-12pm and Wednesday 12pm-2pm for arranged item collection or donations, or just to chat.
Go to Share Bedford to get in touch and learn more about how it works.
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.