Virtual Library

Free downloadable e-books and e-audio

Choose from thousands of titles.
All you need is your library card number and PIN and a RBdigital account.

Bedford Bedford Borough Libraries Update

Following the Government’s confirmation of the next step in easing lockdown restrictions, we are pleased to share our plans for a phased reopening of our libraries and reintroduction of our services from Monday 12th April.
All libraries are open for limited browsing and essential PC use.

Bedford Bedford Borough Libraries Select and Collect

Following the government's announcement of the easing of lockdown Select and Collect is only available on the mobile library.
The staff selected bundle service has stopped at all our libraries as they are open for limited browsing and PC use.

Your Library At Home

Learn how to access amazing digital resources from the comfort of your home;
E-books, audiobooks, newspapers, magazines and more.

Mood Boosting Books

Uplifting and life-affirming fiction to boost your mood.

Ancestry

In response to the current situation Ancestry are allowing customers to access the resource from home.
Now is a great time to start researching your family history.

Making History

A selection of great recent history non-fiction from our stock.

Inspiring Science

Some great recent science books to get you inspired, and thinking

Free downloadable e-magazines

Download free e-magazines from RBdgital.
Choose from over 50 popular titles on a range of subjects.
All you need is your library card number and PIN and a RBdigital account.

Select and Collect Update for Central Bedfordshire Libraries

We will continue to offer Select and Collect services from our libraries whilst we plan the phased reopening of our libraries.

Crime and Thrillers

Some great crime titles to intrigue and get you thinking!

Science Fiction and Fantasy Favourites

Some of the best of science fiction and fantasy books.
Why not lose yourself in another world....

Free Newspapers and Magazines Online!

From the Guardian, Observer and Independent to the Daily Star, Express and Mail.
Plus Sunday newspapers and all the supplements avaialable through PressReader.
All you need is your library card number and PIN and internet access.
Also discover an ever growing range of top title magazines.

Audiobooks to Download

Amazing audiobooks ready to be downloaded right now from RBdigital!

Reading Well Collection

The Reading Well collection provides self-help reading for adults dealing with a range of mental health and other long term conditions.
'It's an inspiration ...'

Free downloadable e-music

Download and stream free e-music from Freegal.
Choose from over 15 million songs and 40,000 videos.
All you need is your library card number.

Libby is Live!

Our fabulous e-book, audiobook and magazines have moved to Libby.
Find out more to start reading and listening now!

The Radio Times Magazine

The Radio Times is one of over 2,000 magazine titles available to download for free.
All you need is your library card number and PIN to log in to account and you are away!
Plus there is a great app - just visit your app store to download the Libby app now.