Bedford Borough Council, Libraries

Visit our website or Facebook page for library updates and activities.

[Bedford Borough Council, Libraries @BedsLibraries]

@nigelmwest Some essential maintenance took place last night, and the Virtual Library should now be accessible.

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@Marti33610Vicki We're so glad it made you smile 😊🌈 We'll pass your comment on to the team.

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@theonlyJLD We don't have contact details for them, but they appear to be on Facebook.

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Check the link below for staffed opening hours at all libraries, as well as online services.
https://t.co/h3yvsldUBw...
We are working to resolve this issue and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

[Bedford Borough Council, Libraries @BedsLibraries]

❗ We are unable to receive phone calls at Kempston Library and Putnoe Library. You can reach staff during staffed hours at the following libraries-

Bedford Central Library - 01234 718178

Bromham Library - 01234 824391

Wootton Library - 01234 766061

[Bedford Borough Council, Libraries @BedsLibraries]

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 Borough Council, Libraries @BedsLibraries]

📢 UPDATE: Bedford Central Library is now open. Sorry again for any inconvenience caused.

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❗ 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.
https://t.co/ZfmLaUiATB

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And we know where you can pick up some fantastic books, absolutely free! 📚

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Have you made some New Year's reading resolutions for 2024?

If you need a bit of inspiration, we've got some ideas to help you start a new chapter (sorry) and turn over a new leaf (sorry sorry):

https://t.co/WueM5rqwMY

Pic: Fiona Lumbers

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Wootton Library will be closed from 1st to 3rd November for essential building works. Check other library opening times and renew your books at https://t.co/b6Lkg6pyHe
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

[Bedford Borough Council, Libraries @BedsLibraries]

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!

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Wootton Library will be open in LibraryPlus on the afternoon of Friday 8th September. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Remember you can join the #SummerReadingChallenge on the mobile library too! Check the link below for stop times 🚚

https://t.co/fsRjGuq1l0

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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.

[Bedford Borough Council, Libraries @BedsLibraries]

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.

[Bedford Borough Council, Libraries @BedsLibraries]

✏️ 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!

https://t.co/Z3qxPPDmB3

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🤩 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 ⬇️

https://t.co/Z3qxPPDmB3

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Sign up for our first ever RPG at Kempston Library! For children ages 8-13, there are 4 sessions over the next few weeks. See poster below tweet for dates and times, or call 01234 276453 for more info #rpg #kempston

[Bedford Borough Council, Libraries @BedsLibraries]

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.