Ampthill LibraryWe are pleased to let you know that Ampthill Library has reopened. However, the front entrance is still in need of repair and is
unsafe to use.
Please enter the library via the back door.
To get to the back door you need to go to the customer car park behind the library and follow the new path around the
library building.
We apologise for the extra walking but you will find a warm welcome when you get inside!
Summer Reading Challenge 2026
The Summer Reading Challenge is an annual challenge delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with public libraries and powered
by Universal Music UK. We are delighted to announce that you are now able to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks for free, via our bigger and better BorrowBox
service. We're reviewing and refining our website to focus on the most useful content. As a result some areas will be simplified,
moved over to Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Libraries,
or removed. You may notice changes over the coming months. From 1st April, you’ll find all our digital magazines on PressReader, where you can already access thousands of newspapers and publications. Launch date was 29th November The cafe opening hours are: We will send you an email 3 days before your loans are due back; giving you
plenty of notice to renew or return the items. A selection of great recent history non-fiction from our stock.
This year the challenge invites children to embark on a free, imaginative reading adventure uniting the magic of stories with the power of music!
Find all the details for your challenge here
A Bigger, Better Digital Library Collection With BorrowBox
BorrowBox replaced our existing OverDrive (Libby) service from the 1st April.
Talk to library staff or go to our Digital Library
to learn more about BorrowBox.
Website Updates
We appreciate your understanding while we make these improvements.
e-magazines
Just log into the PressReader app or www.pressreader.com with your library card number and PIN to enjoy a
huge range of magazines.
If you don’t have a PressReader account, it’s free and easy to set one up.
Learn more about PressReader here.
New Ukulibrary at Bedford Central Library
This marks the beginning of a new initiative where children can borrow a ukulele from the library, for free, using their library card.
You can find full details of how it works here.
Stotfold Library is now home to Wild Coffee Cafe
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 4.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday: Closed
The library will remain open for use in an unstaffed capacity during the cafe's opening hours.
Find details
of the staffed and unstaffed hours and how you can use the library during the unstaffed hours here
Pre-overdue Service
Make sure we have your email address and that it is up to date so you can benefit from this service.
Making History
Free downloadable e-books and e-audioChoose from thousands of titles.
All you need is your library card number and PIN.
Inspiring ScienceSome great recent science books to get you inspired, and thinking
Crime and ThrillersSome great crime titles to intrigue and get you thinking!
Science Fiction and Fantasy FavouritesSome 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 DownloadAmazing audiobooks ready to be downloaded right now from BorrowBox
Free downloadable e-magazinesDownload free e-magazines from PressReader.
Choose from over 2,000 popular titles on a range of subjects.
All you need is your library card number and PIN.
E-books and Audiobooks from BorrowBoxFind out more to start reading and listening now!
House BeautifulHouse Beautiful is one of the wide range of magazine titles available to borrow from
PressReader and download for free.
All you need is your library card number and PIN to log into your account and you are away!
Historical FictionThe best of historical fiction in our libraries and on e-book.
Stay in the library loop!If you love libraries and want to know the latest on news and events - sign up for our e-newsletters?
All the latest direct to your inbox.
Reading Well CollectionThe 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 ...'
Join the libraryNot a member of the library?
Want to download amazing e-content plus borrow from the library and so much more.
Complete the online form.
New e-audio TitlesNew titles have been added to the e-audio service - discover them here!
Cracking CookingA selection of great recent cookbooks from our stock, plus websites and more for inspiration and enjoyment.
Go on - have a go!
Live Well, Feel WellLive well and feel well with these books and resources on mental health and well-being.
Reading Well for TeensAn amazing collection of books to help children aged 13 to 18 to manage their mental health, wellbeing and emotional resilience using recommended reading.
QuotesFantastic book and library related quotes to inspire and enthuse!
Why not share them with your friends?
