Kempston Library, Halsey Road, Kempston, MK42 8AT. Tel 01234 276453.
Facilities include free Wi-Fi, access to computers, printing and photocopying during staffed hours until 15 minutes before closing or self-service (charges apply, cash only), accessible entrance, car park.
The library will be open to LibraryPlus members only from 10am to 4pm on 31 August for the summer bank holiday.
Staffed hours are accessible to all. Self-service hours are available to LibraryPlus members only.
| Staff availability | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-service | 9.30am-2pm | 9.30am-2pm | 9.30am-6pm | |||
| Staffed | 2pm-5pm | 10am-4pm | 2pm-5pm | 10am-4pm | 10am-4pm | |
| Self-service | 5pm-6pm | 4pm-6pm | 5pm-6pm | 4pm-6pm | 4pm-5pm |
Go to our what’s on for children and adults page for for more details about all our activities.
| Activity | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lego Club | Mondays | 2pm-4.45pm |
| Rhyme Time | Tuesdays (term-time only) | 11am-11.30am |
| Building Block Play (1 year and over) | Tuesdays (term-time only) | 11.30am - 1pm |
| Bounce and Rhyme |
Tuesdays (term-time only) Thursdays (term-time only) |
2pm-2.30pm 11am-11.30am |
| Creative Writing Group | 1st Wednesday of the month | 2.30pm |
| Wicked Wednesday – board games, colouring, and Lego | Wednesdays | 2pm-4.45pm |
| Knit and Natter | Thursdays | 2pm-3.30pm |
| Saturday Kids' Club | Saturdays | 10am-3.30pm |
| Saturday Story | Saturdays | 11am |
Bedford Borough Council is consulting on its draft Bedford Borough Library Strategy 2026-2031 and options for the future development of Bedford Central Library. Find out how to have your say.
We are holding drop-in sessions on the consultation in all Bedford Borough libraries, providing an opportunity to find out more and share your views.
Saturday 12 September 10.30am – 12.30pm
Sessions will also take place in other Bedford Borough Libraries. Check your local library for dates and times.
Monday 20 July to Thursday 27 August
Monday 2pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 10am – 3.30pm
Thursday 10am – 3.30pm
Drop in for free family crafts every weekday of the school holidays. Please note some crafts may not be suitable for very small children and should be overseen by an adult.
Tuesdays during summer holidays at 11am - 11.30am
Join us for a story followed by a craft. Story Time is similar to Rhyme Time but suitable for older brothers and sisters as well. Please note some crafts may not be suitable for very small children and should be overseen by an adult.
27 August at 11am
Author and illustrator, David Litchfield, (and a piano-playing bear!) will be sharing a lively performance of his picture book, The Bear and the Piano.
This is a free event, and no need to book. Just turn up and enjoy the fun.
Children will embark on a song writing journey with the help of the amazing Explore Learning tutors!
An hour-long workshop for 5 to 11 year olds will take children on an adventure using their English skills to create sound banks, solve problems, write rhymes, and use their imagination to create a song.
This is a free session but must be booked in advance at the links below, and adults must remain with the child for the duration of the session.