Bedford Borough Council, Libraries @BedsLibraries
Visit our website or Facebook page for library updates and activities. bedford.gov.uk/libraries Bedfordshire, UK Joined February 2014-
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LibraryPlus is currently unavailable Kempston Library. The public computers and Wi-Fi are not currently available at any of our libraries. Items can still be returned and borrowed using the self-service machines. The Virtual Library and the library app are also inaccessible.
❗ Bedford Central Library is currently closed due to a power failure. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Check opening times for other libraries and renew your books at the link below. bedford.gov.uk/libraries
And we know where you can pick up some fantastic books, absolutely free! 📚
Wootton Library will be closed from 1st to 3rd November for essential building works. Check other library opening times and renew your books at bedford.gov.uk/libraries We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Mini-Mobile will be seen around the borough this week instead of our Mobile Library which is off the road for it's MOT. Please keep your eyes peeled for a white van rather than the usual blue one!
Wootton Library will be open in LibraryPlus on the afternoon of Friday 8th September. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Remember you can join the #SummerReadingChallenge on the mobile library too! Check the link below for stop times 🚚 virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedf…
Monday 28th August - Summer Bank Holiday Bedford Central, Bromham and Wootton Libraries will be CLOSED. Kempston and Putnoe Libraries will be open for LibraryPlus 10.00 am - 4.00 pm You will need to be a member of LibraryPlus to come into the library during LibraryPlus hours.
From Monday 14 August building works will be taking place on the second floor of Bedford Central Library to install a parent/carer and baby room, and meeting room. A small area of the library will be screened off while works take place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
✏️ We're running FREE crafts and activities every day of the summer holidays during staffed hours! Visit your local library to find out what's on or check the link below ⬇️ Don't forget to join the Summer Reading Challenge too! bedford.gov.uk/libraries/your…
🤩 We're amazed by our readers! Well done everyone! There's still time to register for the #SummerReadingChallenge at any Bedford Borough Library during staffed hours, and the mobile library 🚚 Learn how at the link below ⬇️ bedford.gov.uk/libraries/your…
From Monday 14 August building works will be taking place on the second floor of Bedford Central Library to install a parent/carer and baby room, and meeting room. A small area of the library will be screened off while works take place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Please be aware there is a Bee swarm outside #KempstonLibrary. They are perfectly safe & behaved, so please visit the Library as normal. The group just wanted to check out what all the buzz was about in our libraries this summer. They will be safely re-homed later this afternoon.
Friday feels like a good day for a #ReadySetRead sports joke... 🥔 Why did the potato go to the match? 🤦♀️ So it could root for the other team. Don't forget, joke books count towards the #SummerReadingChallenge! Find more at your local library. bedford.gov.uk/libraries/your…
‘All 13 novels cast new light on what it means to exist in our time.’ We are delighted to reveal the #BookerPrize2023 longlist. Huge congratulations to the authors who make up this year's Booker Dozen. 🎉 Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/bp2023

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