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.
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Tuesday 19 August, flower craft session
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Wednesday 20 August, puzzles and games
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Thursday 21 August, pick'n'mix craft session
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Friday 22 August, Friday Fact Finders
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Saturday 23 August, LEGO play session
Find out more about Ampthill Library opening times.
Barton Library
Drop in for the following fun sessions:
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Tuesday 19 August, jellyfish bead craft session from 9:30am to midday
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Wednesday 20 August, butterfly mirror craft session from 2pm to 5pm
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Thursday 21 August, seaside wooden chimes craft session from 9:30am to midday
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Friday 22 August, wooden flower decorations craft session from 9:30am to 5pm (please note: the library will be closed from 1pm to 2pm)
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Saturday 23 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!
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Tuesday 19 August, craft session: wooden pirate photo frame (while stocks last)
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Wednesday 20 August, rhymetime at 10am and creative workshop event in the afternoon (drop into the library to find out more)
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Thursday 21 August, butterfly woodcraft kit session (while stocks last)
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Friday 22 August, garden gnome craft session while stocks last and rhymetime at 2pm
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Saturday 23 August, rhymetime at 10am and a wooden fairy scenel craft session while stocks last
Find out more about Biggleswade Library opening times.
Dunstable Library
Join us at Dunstable Library next week for lots of summer crafty fun.
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Monday 18 August, make a sealife glider from 10am to 3pm and giant outdoor games from 2pm to 3pm
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Tuesday 19 August, sailing on the ocean craft session from 10am to 3pm
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Wednesday 20 August, sealife wand craft session from 10am to 3pm and Charlie and Lola mobile craft session from 2:30pm to 3:15pm (booking is required for this session, please pop into the library to find out more)
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Thursday 21 August, CD turtle craft session from 10am to 3pm
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Friday 22 August, rocking crab craft session from 10am to 3pm and 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:
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Tuesday 19 August, cinema day to watch Disney's Tangled. Booking is required - visit or call the library. Tickets cosy £3 per adult, £1 per child, and children under 2 years old are free
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Wednesday 20 August, pinecone hedgehog craft session starting at 9am and running while stocks last
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Thursday 21 August, eggbox fish craft session starting at 9am and running while stocks last
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Friday 22 August, fairy door workshop from 2pm to 5pm. The workhop is free but booking is required, please visit or call the library.
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Saturday 23 August, dragonfly craft session starting at 9am and running while stocks last
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:
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Tuesday 19 August, paint sticks from 10am to midday, and colour-in tote bag session from 3pm (booking is required for this session, please pop into the library to find out more)
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Wednesday 20 August, flowerpot craft session from 10am to midday and Play-Doh session from 2pm to 4pm
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Thursday 21 August, junk modelling session from 10am to midday, and summer gnome papercraft session from 2pm to 4pm
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Friday 22 August, paper plate carrot craft session from 10am to midday and Amazing Art session from 2pm to 4pm
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Saturday 23 August, LEGO, DUPLO and Sticklebricks from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Find out more about Leighton Buzzard Library opening times.
Potton Library
There's lots happening at Potton Library!
Find out more about Potton Library opening times.
Sandy Library
Drop in next week for lots of crafty sessions, including:
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Tuesday 19 August, science experiments, bird houses and butterflies craft session starting at 9am while stocks last
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Wednesday 20 August, spiral snakes, crocodiles and badgers craft session starting at 9am while stocks last
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Thursday 21 August, arctic animals and jungle animal mobile craft session starting at 9am while stocks last
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Friday 22 August, Native American teepee and design your own heart wreath with stickers craft sessions 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:
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Tuesday 19 August from 10am to midday
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Wednesday 20 August from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
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Thursday 21 August from 10am to midday
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Friday 22 August from 10am to midday and 2:30pm to 4:30pm
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Saturday 23 August from 10am to 3pm