Library activities in the school holidays

We have 12 libraries in Central Bedfordshire, each hosting a variety of activities this half-term.

Find your local library, along with its address and contact details.

Pop into your local library!

Our 12 libraries are packed with fun and free activities for families this half term. From creative crafts and storytelling to special themed events, there’s something for children of all ages to enjoy. Whether you’re popping in for an activity or staying to explore books, games and resources, our libraries offer a welcoming space for everyone.

Find your nearest library and drop in to find out more about what's on next week.

On next week at...

Ampthill Library

All activities are free and no booking is required, unless otherwise stated. Crafts are available while stocks last.

• Friday 13 February, schools out fun session including board games, card games and LEGO from 3pm to 5:30pm

Find out more about Ampthill Library opening times.

Barton Library

Drop in for the following fun sessions:

• Saturday 14 February, Valentine's crafts from 9:30am to 3pm

• Saturday 14 February, LEGO club from 10am to midday

• Tuesday 17 February, Chinese New Year craft session from 9:30am to midday

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!

• Saturday 14 February, Valentine's crafts from 11am to 3pm

• Tuesday 17 February, craft session from 10am to 3pm

Find out more about Biggleswade Library opening times.

Dunstable Library

Join us at Dunstable Library next week for lots of summer crafty fun.

• Saturday 14 February, LEGO and DUPLO club from 10am to 3pm

• Saturday 14 February, Valentine's crafts from 10am to 3pm

• Sunday 15 February, board game fun from 10am to 3pm

• Sunday 15 February, afternoon craft session from 1pm to 3pm

• Monday 16 February, butterfly craft session from 10am to 3pm

• Tuesday 17 February, Chinese New Year craft session from 10am to 3pm

• Wednesday 18 February, make a heart snail from 10am to 3pm

• Thursday 19 February, Minion craft session from 10am to 3pm

• Friday 20 February, make a dotty heart dog from 10am to 3pm

• Saturday 21 February, LEGO and DUPLO club from 10am to 3pm

• Saturday 21 February, Dungeons and Dragons gaming session (for children over 14 years old), from 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Find out more about Dunstable Library opening times.

Flitwick Library

Drop in next week for lots fun sessions including:

• Tuesday 17 February, children's film from 11am to 12:45pm and 2:30pm to 4:15pm

• Wednesday 18 February, Chinese New Year craft session from 10am to 5pm

• Thursday 19 February, colour in a bookmark to celebrate Chinese New Year from 10am to 5pm

• Friday 20 February, Chinese lantern craft session from 10am to 5pm

• Saturday 21 February, LEGO club from 9am to 3pm

Find out more about Flitwick Library opening times.

Houghton Regis Library

• Tuesday 17 February, Chinese New Year craft session from 10am to 5pm

• Wednesday 18 February, make a horse mobile from 10am to 5pm

• Thursday 19 February, Chinese zodiac clock craft session from 10am to 5pm

• Friday 20 February, Year of the Horse craft session from 10am to 5pm

• Saturday 21 February, 'leftover' craft session from 10am to 3pm

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:

• Saturday 14 February, storytime with rhymes from 10am to 10:30am

• Saturday 14 February, wooden heart craft session from 10am to 3:30pm

• Saturday 14 February, LEGO, DUPLO and Sticklebricks from 10:30am to 1:30pm

• Saturday 14 February, Pokemon club from 2pm to 3:30pm

• Tuesday 17 February, jewellery box craft session from 10am to midday

• Tuesday 17 February, penguin craft session from 2:30pm to 4:30pm

• Wednesday 18 February, split pin dragon craft session from 10am to midday

• Wednesday 18 February, Busy Builders from 2:30pm to 4:30pm

• Thursday 19 February, rainbow whale craft session from 10am to midday

• Thursday 19 February, storytime from 11am to 11:30am

• Thursday 19 February, 3D rain cloud craft session from 2:30pm to 4:30pm

• Friday 20 February, pick and mix craft session from 10am to midday

• Friday 20 February, giant games session from 2:30pm to 4:30pm

• Saturday 21 February, LEGO, DUPLO and Sticklebricks from 10:30am to 1:30pm

• Saturday 14 February, junk modelling from 2pm to 3:30pm

Find out more about Leighton Buzzard Library opening times.

Potton Library

You can take part in a Chinese New Year themed scavenger hunt around the library from Friday 13 February to Saturday 21 February between 9am and 4pm. All children who complete it will get to take home a Chinese New Year activity pack!

• Saturday 14 February, Valentine's card craft session from 10am to 3pm

• Saturday 14 February, LEGO session from 10am to 3:30pm

• Tuesday 17 February, Chinese New Year craft session from 10am to 12:30pm

• Wednesday 18 February, Valentine's Day themed craft session from 2pm to 5:30pm

• Thursday 19 February, tiger craft session from 10am to midday

• Friday 20 February, rocking horse craft session and LEGO club from 10am to 12:30pm

• Saturday 21 February, LEGO session from 10am to 3:30pm

Find out more about Potton Library opening times.

Sandy Library

Join us at Sandy Library next week for lots of fun, including a half term Pokemon hunt from Tuesday 17 February to Friday 20 February, from 9am to 5pm.

• Saturday 14 February, LEGO and board games from 9:30am to 3pm

• Tuesday 17 February, Chinese New Year and dragon craft session from 9am to 4pm

• Wednesday 18 February, colour in heart wreath craft session from 9am to 4pm

• Thursday 19 February, mobile craft session from 9am to 4pm

• Friday 20 February, ladbybird and tiger craft session from 9am to 4pm

• Friday 20 February, LEGO club from 3pm to 5:30pm

• Saturday 21 February, LEGO club and board games from 9:30am to 3:30pm

Find out more about Sandy Library opening times.

Shefford Library

• Saturday 14 February, LEGO club from 10am to 11am

• Saturday 14 February, Saturday crafts from 10am to 3pm

• Saturday 14 February, Junior Makers from 2pm to 3pm

• Tuesday 17 February, Chinese lanterns craft session from 10am to 3pm

• Thursday 19 February, dog craft session from 10am to 3pm

• Saturday 21 February, LEGO club from 10am to 11am

• Saturday 21 February, Saturday craft session from 10am to 3pm

• Saturday 21 February, teddy bear craft session from 10am to 3pm

Find out more about Shefford Library opening times.

Stotfold Library

• Saturday 14 February, LEGO and DUPLO club from 10am to 3pm

• Saturday 14 February, Pokemon club from 10am to midday

• Saturday 14 February, Warhammer club from 1pm to 3pm

• Wednesday 18 February, craft session from 2pm to 5pm

• Thursday 19 February, bracelet making session (£1 per bracelet) from 10am to midday

• Friday 20 February, craft session from 9am to 1pm

• Saturday 21 February, LEGO and DUPLO club from 10am to 3pm

• Saturday 21 February, Pokemon club from 10am to midday

• Saturday 21 February, Warhammer club from 1pm to 3pm

Find out more about Stotfold Library opening times.

Toddington Library

Drop in next week for free summer craft sessions, on:

• Saturday 14 February, LEGO club from 10am to midday

• Saturday 14 February, half term crafts and activities from 10am to 3pm

• Tuesday 17 February, half term crafts and activities from 10am to midday

• Wednesday 18 February, half term crafts and activities from 2:30pm 4:30pm

• Thursday 19 February, half term crafts and activities from 10am to midday

• Friday 20 February, half term crafts and activities from 10am to midday

• Friday 20 February, half term crafts and activities from 2:30pm to 4:30pm

• Saturday 21 February, LEGO club from 10am to midday

Find out more about Toddington Library opening times.