Have fun in our libraries this summer
We have 12 libraries in Central Bedfordshire, each hosting a variety of activities this summer.
Find your local library, along with its address and contact details.
Join the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden!
Running from Friday 18 July to Saturday 6 September, this year’s challenge invites children to explore the wonders of storytelling and nature.
With free activity packs, nature-themed events, and specially selected books, children are encouraged to read 6 titles, including e-books and audiobooks, to earn rewards. After 3 books, they can collect a seed pack, and those who complete the challenge will receive a medal, certificate, and entry into a prize draw for a £50 voucher.
Free crafts, a treasure hunt, and a chance to win a £10 book token are also part of the fun.
Find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge. You can sign up online or at your local library.
On next week at...
Ampthill Library
All activities are free and no booking is required, unless otherwise stated. Crafts are available while stocks last.
- Tuesday 5 August, bee craft session
- Wednesday 6 August, puzzles and games
- Thursday 7 August , pick'n'mix craft session
- Friday 8 August, Friday fact finders
- Saturday 9 August, LEGO session
Find out more about Ampthill Library opening times.
Barton Library
Drop in for the following fun sessions:
- Tuesday 5 August, pirate shark craft session from 9:30am to midday
- Wednesday 6 August, fuzzy sealife colour in craft session from 2pm to 5pm
- Thursday 7 August, wooden ice cream magnet craft session from 9:30am to midday
- Friday 8 August, build a flower, butterfly or bee craft session from 9:30am to 5pm (please note: the library will be closed from 1pm to 2pm)
- Saturday 9 August, craft mash up session from 9:30am to 3pm
Find out more about Barton Library opening times.
Biggleswade Library
You don't need to book to join in with any of these fun sessions at Biggleswade Library – just drop in!
- Tuesday 5 August, craft a fairy tale wooden lantern
- Wednesday 6 August, rhymetime at 10am and rock painting in the afternoon
- Thursday 7 August, craft wooden castle photo frames
- Friday 8 August, sunflower craft session, and rhymetime at 2pm
- Saturday 9 August, rhymetime at 10am, and wooden dragon glider craft session
Find out more about Biggleswade Library opening times.
Dunstable Library
Join us at Dunstable Library for lots of summer crafty fun.
- Monday 4 August, crab weaving craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Monday 4 August, seaside fun from 11am to 12:30pm
- Tuesday 5 August, sandcastle craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Tuesday 5 August, adopt a reading buddy from 11am to 12:30pm (this session costs £3 per child)
- Wednesday 6 August, starfish craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Thursday 7 August, airplane craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Friday 8 August, suitcase craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Friday 8 August, cartoons with biscuits and juice from 11am to midday
Find out more about Dunstable Library opening times.
Flitwick Library
Drop in next week for lots fun sessions including:
- Tuesday 5 August, bug roll craft session starting at 9am while stock lasts
- Wednesday 6 August, sea shell craft session starting at 9am while stock lasts
- Thursday 7 August, frog craft session starting at 9am while stock lasts
- Friday 8 August , rock painting workshop from 9am to 1pm. The workshop is free but booking is required; please visit or call the library to do so.
- Saturday 9 August, caterpillar craft session starting at 9am while stock lasts
Find out more about Flitwick Library opening times.
Houghton Regis Library
Free summer crafts – come along to the library to see what’s on.
Find out more about Houghton Regis Library opening times.
Leighton Buzzard Library
Join us at Leighton Buzzard Library to take part in the following sessions:
- Tuesday 5 August, rainbow snake craft session from 10am to midday and CD suncatcher craft session from 2pm to 4pm
- Wednesday 6 August, windmill craft session from 10am to midday, felt cushion craft sessions at 2pm and 3pm (these are ticketed events, please visit or call the library to find out more)
- Thursday 7 August, busy builders from 10am to midday, and bird house craft session from 2pm to 4pm
- Friday 8 August, guitar craft session from 10am to midday, giant game session from 2pm to 4pm
- Saturday 9 August, storytime with rhymes from 10:30am to 11:30am
Find out more about Leighton Buzzard Library opening times.
Potton Library
There's lots happening at Potton Library!
- Tuesday 5 August to Saturday 9 August, the free Runaway Pea Story Trail is running during library opening hours. Collect a trail sheet and complete the journey!
- Saturday 9 August, The Very Hungry Caterpillar craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Fairy tale hunt continues until Saturday 9 August
Find out more about Potton Library opening times.
Sandy Library
Drop in next week for lots of crafty sessions, including:
- Tuesday 5 August, kites and space rockets crafts starting at 9am while stocks last
- Wednesday 6 August, bicycles, scooters and skating crafts starting at 9am while stocks last
- Thursday 7 August, racing cars, princesses, hedgehogs and frogs crafts starting at 9am while stocks last
- Friday 8 August, crabs and football crafts starting at 9am while stocks last
Find out more about Sandy Library opening times.
Shefford Library
Pop in to the library to see what's on this summer!
Find out more about Shefford Library opening times.
Stotfold Library
Pop in to the library to see what's on this summer!
Find out more about Stotfold Library opening times.
Toddington Library
Drop in next week for free summer craft sessions, on:
- Tuesday 5 August, from 10am to midday
- Wednesday 6 August, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Thursday 7 August, from 10am to midday
- Friday 8 August, from 10am to midday and 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Saturday 9 August, from 10am to 3pm