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26 Mar 2024
❗ 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
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26 Mar 2024
Check the link below for staffed opening hours at all libraries, as well as online services.
bedford.gov.uk/.../your-loca…...
We are working to resolve this issue and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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16 Feb 2024
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.
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📢 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.
bedford.gov.uk/libraries
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And we know where you can pick up some fantastic books, absolutely free! 📚
3 Jan 2024
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):
booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fe…
Pic: Fiona Lumbers
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26 Oct 2023
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.
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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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25 Aug 2023
Remember you can join the #SummerReadingChallenge on the mobile library too! Check the link below for stop times 🚚
virtual-library.culturalserv…
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23 Aug 2023
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.
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21 Aug 2023
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.
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21 Aug 2023
✏️ 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/you…
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18 Aug 2023
🤩 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/you…
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14 Aug 2023
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.
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10 Aug 2023
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.
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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/you…
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Bedford Borough Council, Libraries retweeted
1 Aug 2023
‘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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