Kempston Library, Halsey Road, Kempston, MK42 8AT. Tel 01234 276453.
Facilities include free Wi-Fi, access to computers, printing and photocopying (charges apply), accessible entrance, car park.
Opening times
The library will be open to LibraryPlus members from 10am to 4pm on Spring bank holiday 26 May. Visit the library with proof of your name and address to join as a LibraryPlus member to access the library during self-service hours.
| 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 |
Activities
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) | 11am - 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 |
Special events
Sculpture Tryout
Saturday 10 May 11am-1pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Led by artist and public art producer Sam Williams, these free sessions invite you to imagine how public art could brighten up the stretch between Kempston Mill and Queen’s Bridge. Explore ideas through collage and junk modelling using everyday materials to make playful sculptural mock-ups, no fancy skills or experience needed. Just bring your ideas, your lived experience and your creativity.
Book your free place in advance.
Part of the Bedford Creative Arts River/Flow/Connect project.
Pyjamarama Bounce and Rhyme
Thursday 22 May 11am-11.30am
Celebrate Pyjamarama from BookTrust and come to Bounce and Rhyme in pyjamas, slippers, onesies, or just bring a bedtime cuddly.
Saturday Story
11am every Saturday
New, for the Year of Reading! If you're choosing some books or at the library for Saturday Kids' Club, join us in the children's library for a quick picture book story. All welcome, and no need to book.