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 |
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
Summer Reading Challenge Workshop: A Story-Writing Adventure!
Saturday 5 July 3pm -4pm
Saturday 2 August 2pm-3pm
Tuesday 19 August 12pm-1pm
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.
Share Bedford a Library of Things
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.
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.