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.
The Summer Reading Challenge is back!
Children can unleash their creativity with this year's Summer Reading Challenge, “Marvellous Makers”, which runs in our libraries from Friday 19 July until Saturday 7 September.
The Summer Reading Challenge is a free holiday activity. Children will be able to find new reads linked to their favourite creative arts and join in with free crafts and activities at their local library.
Find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge, or pop into your local library.
Krisgar's Magic Show is back at our libraries this summer
This summer, Krisgar's popular magic show is back and is themes around the Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge. The magic show is suitable for children who are over 4 years old. You'll need to buy tickets, which are available from your local library and cost £3 per child and £1 per sibling. The show is approximately 45 minutes long.
The show is on at:
- Ampthill Library on Wednesday 31 July at 11am
- Barton Library on Thursday 1 August at 1:30pm
- Biggleswade Library on Tuesday 30 July at 1:30pm
- Dunstable Library on Friday 2 August at 1:30pm
- Flitwick Library on Wednesday 31 July at 1:30pm
- Houghton Regis Library on Friday August at 3:15pm
- Leighton Buzzard Library on Friday 2 August at 11am
- Sandy Library on Tuesday 30 July at 11am
- Shefford Library on Thursday 1 August at 11am
- Stotfold Library on Tuesday 30 July at 3.15pm
- Toddington Library on Wednesday 31 July at 3.15pm
On next week at...
Ampthill Library
Summer crafts will be available every day as long as stocks last! Drop in next week for the following sessions:
- Wednesday 31 July, LEGO Club from 2:30pm to 5pm
- Friday 2 August, board games and card games
- Saturday 3 August, LEGO Club from 9:30am to 3pm
Find out more about Ampthill Library opening times.
Barton Library
Drop in next week for the following sessions, while stocks last.
- Tuesday 30 July, dinosaur craft session
- Thursday 1 August, LEGO fun
- Thursday 1 August, make a rainbow worm bookmark
- Friday 2 August, jellyfish craft session
- Friday 26 July, make sealife windchimes
- Saturday 3 August, LEGO fun
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 30 July, colouring morning
- Wednesday 31 July, rhyme-time from 10am to 10:30am
- Wednesday 31 July, colouring morning
- Thursday 1 August is Spiderman day! There will be colouring and crafts, and children are more then welcome to show up in their own Spiderman outfits to join in the fun!
- Friday 2 August, colouring morning
- Friday 2 August, rhyme-time from 2pm to 2:30pm
- Saturday 3 August, rhyme-time from 10am to 10:30am
- Saturday 3 August, trophy scratch art craft session
Find out more about Biggleswade Library opening times.
Dunstable Library
Join us at Dunstable Library next week for lots of crafty fun.
- Monday 29 July, ice skate craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Monday 29 July, robot fun from 2pm to 3pm
- Tuesday 30 July, Olympic flag craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday 31 July, decorate a frisbee from 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday 31 July, book hedgehogs session from 2pm to 3pm (for children who are over 8 years old)
- Friday 2 August, magic wand craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Saturday 3 August, LEGO fun from 10am to 3pm
- Sunday 4 August, board games from 10am to 3pm
- Sunday 4 August, crafting session from 1pm to 3pm
Find out more about Dunstable Library opening times.
Flitwick Library
Drop in next week for lots of crafty sessions, including:
- Tuesday 30 July, boat craft session
- Thursday 1 August, fishbowl craft session
- Friday 2 August, sealife day! Paint your own windchime from 10am. You will need to buy a ticket for this event; they are available at the library and cost £2 per child
- Saturday 3 August, Makers Around the World' craft session - this time we're in Greece!
Find out more about Flitwick Library opening times.
Houghton Regis Library
Activities at Houghton Regis Library will run from 10am until stocks last. There's no need to book, just drop in!
- Tuesday 30 July, rocket craft session
- Wednesday 31 July, alien invasion craft session
- Thursday 1 August, make a rocket from a poster tube
- Friday 2 August, paper airplane craft session
Find out more about Houghton Regis Library opening times.
Leighton Buzzard Library
Join us at Leighton Buzzard Library next week for lots of crafty fun.
- Join us at Leighton Buzzard Library next week for lots of crafty fun.
- Tuesday 30 July, make a mobile from CDs, from 10am to midday
- Tuesday 30 July, playdough session from 10am to midday and 2pm to 4pm
- Wednesday 31 July, giant junk modelling from 10am to midday
- Wednesday 31 July, make seed pot planters from 2pm to 4pm. Spaces for this activity are limited so please book a ticket at the library
- Thursday 1 August, CD frog craft session from 10am to midday
- Thursday 1 August, chalk art session from 2pm to 4pm
- Friday 2 August, Pick ‘n’ Mix craft session from 10am to midday
- Friday 2 August, Hama bead craft session from 2pm to 4pm
Find out more about Leighton Buzzard Library opening times.
Potton Library
There's lots happening at Potton Library next week, and there's no need to book, you can just drop in!
- Tuesday 30 July, Olympic dove craft session from 10am to 12:30pm
- Tuesday 30 July, Gruffalo birthday party from 2:30pm to 4pm. This event is suitable for children over 3 years old, and you'll need to buy tickets which are available at the library
- Wednesday 31 July, book folding activity from 2pm. This event is suitable for children over 8 years old, and you'll need to buy tickets from the library costing £3 per child.
- Thursday 1 August, easy quilling session from 10am to 12:30pm
- Friday 2 August, superworm craft session from 10am to 12:30pm
- Friday 2 August, colouring and craft fun from 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday 3 August, easy quilling session from 9am to 3pm
- Saturday 3 August, LEGO and DUPLO session from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Find out more about Potton Library opening times.
Sandy Library
Drop in next week for lots of crafty sessions, including:
- Tuesday 30 July, bird glider and bee themed craft session
- Wednesday 31 July, wooden cat craft session
- Thursday 1 August, dinosaur craft session including design your own dinosaur puzzle
- Friday 2 August, make rainforest animal masks and a lion craft
Find out more about Sandy Library opening times.
Shefford Library
You don't need to book to join any of these sessions - just drop into the library!
- Wednesday 31 July, make dinosaur puppets
- Friday 2 August, make bird gliders
- Saturday 3 August, Gruffalo picnic
Find out more about Shefford Library opening times.
Stotfold Library
Drop in next week for lots of fun at Stotfold Library.
- Tuesday 30 July, story and rhyme time, from 10:30am to 11:15am
- Wednesday 31 July, there will be a craft session running from 2pm to 5pm
- Thursday 1 August, there will be a craft session running from 2pm to 5m
- Friday 2 August, there will be a craft session running from 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday 3 August, LEGO club, from 10am to 3pm
- Saturday 3 August, Pokémon club, from 10am to 3pm
Find out more about Stotfold Library opening times.
Toddington Library
Next week there will be a different craft each day the library is open. Find out more about Toddington Library opening times.
On this week at...
Ampthill Library
Summer crafts will be available every day as long as stocks last!
- Wednesday 24 July, LEGO Club from 2:30pm to 5pm
- Friday 26 July, board games and card games
- Saturday 27 July, LEGO Club from 9:30am to 3pm
Find out more about Ampthill Library opening times.
Barton Library
Drop in for the following sessions, while stocks last.
- Tuesday 23 July, sunflower magnet craft session
- Wednesday 24 July, LEGO fun
- Thursday 25 July, flower craft session
- Friday 26 July, make sealife windchimes
- Saturday 27 July, LEGO fun
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!
- Wednesday 24 July, rhyme-time from 10am to 10:30am
- Wednesday 24 July is a colouring afternoon
- Friday 26 July is a colouring morning
- Friday 26 July, rhyme-time from 2pm to 2:30pm
- Saturday 27 July, rhyme-time from 10am 10:30am
- Saturday 27 July, make a jungle animal bookmark
Find out more about Biggleswade Library opening times.
Dunstable Library
Join us at Dunstable Library for lots of crafty fun.
- Saturday 20 July, join the Summer Reading Challenge and collect a bag to design, from 10am to 3pm.
- Monday 22 July, make an ice lolly craft, from 10am to 3pm
- Tuesday 23 July, make a rainbow shaker, from 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday 24 July, make a parakeet craft, from 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday 24 July, Shrink Art craft session from 2pm to 3pm (please note: spaces for this activity are limited, so you'll need to buy tickets from the library; this is suitable for children who are over 5 years old)
- Thursday 25 July, make a flower card, from 10am to 3pm
- Friday 26 July, make a bookmark, from 10am to 3pm
- Friday 26 July, join in for games at the library from 2pm to 3pm
- Saturday 27 July is LEGO Fun, from 10am to 3pm
- Saturday 27 July, dinosaur fun, from 10am to 3pm
- Sunday 28 July, join in for board games, from 10am to 3pm
- Sunday 28 July is crafternoons, from 10am to 3pm
Find out more about Dunstable Library opening times.
Flitwick Library
Drop in for lots of crafty sessions, including:
- Saturday 20 July, 'Makers Around the World' craft session – this time we're in Japan!
- Tuesday 23 July, bee themed crafts
- Wednesday 24 July, strawberry themed crafts
- Thursday 25 July, mosaic morning, from 10am
- Thursday 26 July is an Olympics themes activity and craft sesison; drop in between 10am and midday and 2pm and 4pm
- Saturday 27 July, Makers Around the World' craft session – this time we're in the Netherlands!
Find out more about Flitwick Library opening times.
Houghton Regis Library
Activities at Houghton Regis Library will run from 10am until stocks last. There's no need to book, just drop in!
- Tuesday 23 July, ladybird wand craft session
- Wednesday 24 July, tissue paper snail craft session
- Thursday 25 July, make a butterfly bookmark
- Friday 26 July, 3D caterpillar craft session
Find out more about Houghton Regis Library opening times.
Leighton Buzzard Library
Join us at Leighton Buzzard Library for lots of crafty fun.
- Tuesday 23 July, paint sticks and 'paint by numbers' session, from 10am to midday
- Tuesday 23 July, Busy Builders, from 2pm to 4pm
- Wednesday 24 July, Hungry Caterpillar themed crafts from 10am to midday
- Wednesday 24 July, nail art session for children over 7 years old, from 2pm to 4pm
- Thursday 25 July, beading, threading and weaving session from 10am to midday
- Thursday 25 July, lantern craft session from 2pm to 4pm
- Friday 26 July, Bird of Paradise themed craft session, from 10am to midday
- Friday 26 July, dotty art session from 2pm to 4pm; there are limited spaces for this event so you will need to buy a ticket at the library
Find out more about Leighton Buzzard Library opening times.
Potton Library
There's lots happening at Houghton Regis Library, and there's no need to book, you can just drop in!
- Saturday 20 July, make an octopus craft session
- Tuesday 23 July, hedgehog book folding session, from 10am to 12:30pm
- Wednesday 24 July, make Space Invader mosaics, from 2pm to 5pm
- Thursday 25 July, LEGO and Duplo fun, from 10am to 12:30pm
- Friday 26 July, Eiffel Tower themed craft session, from 10am to 12:30pm
- Friday 26 July, colouring and craft fun, from 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday 27 July, make ocean-themed suncatchers, from 9am to 3pm
- Saturday 27 July, LEGO and Duplo fun, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Find out more about Potton Library opening times.
Sandy Library
Drop in for lots of crafty sessions, including:
- Tuesday 23 July, sealife themed wand making and crab themed crafts
- Wednesday 24 July, make snake spirals and worm crafts
- Thursday 25 July, make dragon masks and Pokémon crafts
- Friday 26 July, an Egypt themed day with a Tutankhamun and Egyptian necklace craft session
Find out more about Sandy Library opening times.
Shefford Library
You don't need to book to join any of these sessions – just drop into the library!
- Saturday 20 July, Olympic themed crafts
- Wednesday 24 July, Mr Bump crafts
- Friday 26 July, make a solar system mobile
- Saturday 27 July, space themed craft session
Find out more about Shefford Library opening times.
Stotfold Library
Drop in for lots of fun at Stotfold Library.
- Saturday 20 July, Summer Reading Challenge launch part, from 9am to 4pm
- Tuesday 23 July, story and rhyme time, from 10:30am to 11:15am
- Wednesday 24 July there will be a craft session running from 2pm to 5pm
- Thursday 25 July there will be a craft session running from 2pm to 5m
- Friday 26 July there will be a craft session running from 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday 27 July, LEGO club, from 10am to 3pm
- Saturday 27 July, Pokémon club, from 10am to 3pm
Find out more about Stotfold Library opening times.
Toddington Library
Next week there will be a different craft each day the library is open. Find out more about Toddington Library opening times.