Bedford Borough Council has announced the return of the Bamberg Beer Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary. It will take place from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May at the Harpur Suite, Bedford.
Bedford Borough Council is proud to announce a special VE Day 80 Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday 8 May 2025, from 10.30-11.15am at Harpur Square (what3words ///chat.point.grows).
Families in Bedford Borough are invited to ignite their creativity this May half-term. Print It, a series of exciting workshops for children aged 5-12 years, is inspired by the upcoming exhibition ‘Edward Bawden Printmaker’.
When it comes to celebrating neurodiversity, Bedford Borough Council in partnership with Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum has got it covered – with the arrival of dozens of umbrellas of all different colours, high above the streets of Bedford.
Can’t decide which of the 10 books you’ve been saving to take on holiday? Save space in your suitcase by downloading your favourite authors onto a device instead, absolutely free!
It’s Self-Care Day on 24 July and if you’re trying to read up on wellness or self-care but finding yourself doomscrolling for hours instead, maybe it’s time to put the smart phone down and pick up your library card instead.
May is Local and Community History Month so, if you’re interested in Bedford’s rich history or would like to learn more about your local area, visit the Local Studies section at Bedford Central Library where you’ll find books and periodicals about Bedford and villages within the Borough.
Everyone knows the library is the place to borrow thrillers, picture books, and cookery tomes. But graphic novels, comic books, and manga - for children, teenagers, and adults alike - are becoming increasingly popular in Bedford Borough Libraries.
