FREE activities for children

From crown making to corgi masks, we have lots of free activities for children in all libraries over half term!

Each library will be doing a different activity each day. There’s no need to book, just turn up and join in the fun.

Find out what’s on at each library on Facebook or on the Virtual Library.

Postcards to the Queen

If you could send a postcard to the Queen, what would you say? Maybe you could tell her how you help the planet? Or you could draw a picture of your family, or a pet!

Pick up a postcard from library staff then pop your completed card into one of the special post-boxes at any Bedford Borough Library during staffed hours, including the mobile library.

The winning postcards will be shared on our social media and the winners will get a Love Bedford Voucher to spend in the town centre courtesy of BedfordBid! Open to children aged 12 and under. Closing date for posting post-cards is Monday 6th June.

Royal visits and local history

Royal Occasions in Bedford – 9th June at 11.30am

This talk with local historian Maurice Nicholson is free to attend, but you’ll need to book your place in advance by speaking to staff at Bedford Central Library or calling 01234 312478 during staffed hours.

The Bedfordshire Heritage Library will be open for an extra session on the 1^st of June from 11am to 1pm. There’s no need to book, just drop in and volunteers will show you some items from our collection with a royal theme.

Bank holiday opening hours

On Thursday 2nd June and Friday 3rd June Bedford Central, Kempston, and Putnoe Libraries will be open from 10am to 4pm for LibraryPlus members only. Bromham and Wootton Libraries, and the mobile library will be closed.

All Bedford Borough Libraries are open regular hours over the weekend. You can find opening hours on the Virtual Library.