Putnoe Library, Library Walk, Putnoe Street, Putnoe, MK41 8HQ. Tel 01234 276462.
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, public 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 | 9am-2pm | 9am-6pm | 9am-2pm | |||
| Staffed | 2pm-5pm | 10am-4pm | 10am-4pm | 2pm-5pm | 10am-4pm | |
| Self-service | 5pm-6pm | 4pm-6pm | 4pm-6pm | 5pm-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Block Play (1 year and over) | Tuesdays (term-time only) | 11.30am-12pm |
| Knit and Natter | Tuesdays | 10.30am-12pm |
| Rhyme Time (term time only) | Tuesdays | 11am-11.30am |
| Board Games for Adults | alternate Thursdays | 10.30am-12pm |
| Bounce and Rhyme | Thursdays (term-time only) | 11am-11.30am |
| Adult Colouring | Fridays | 2.30pm-4pm |
| Lego Club | Saturdays | 10am-3.30pm |
| Jigsaw Puzzle Swap | first Saturday of each month | 10am-3pm |
| 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.
Thursday 24 September 2pm – 4pm
Sessions will also take place in other Bedford Borough Libraries. Check your local library for dates and times.
Monday 20 July to Friday 28 August
Monday 2pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 10am-3.30pm
Thursday 10am-3.30pm
Friday 2pm-4.30pm
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.
Thursdays 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.