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 your local library will have a number of measures in place to help ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience in line with Government and public health guidance.
All our libraries are open for limited browsing and essential PC use.

Wild World Heroes

Select and Collect

Select and Collect is available in all Central Bedfordshire Libraries and on Bedford Borough Mobile Library.
All our libraries are also 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 Libby.
Choose from over 2,000 popular titles on a range of subjects.
All you need is your library card number and PIN.

Central Bedfordshire Libraries Update

All Central Bedfordshire Libraries are open for limited browsing and essential PC use.
We will continue to offer Select and Collect services.
In line with Central Bedfordshire Council's current policy we have NOT made any changes to our Covid Secure arrangements measures after Monday 19th July.

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.

Fabulous Free Children's Events

Join us and the fabulous professional storyteller as they retell Little Red Riding Hood using shadow puppets.
All you need is access to the internet to take part in the event but places are limited so sign up today!

Libby for E-books, Audiobooks and Magazines

Find out more to start reading and listening now!

BBC Science Focus Magazine

BBC Science Focus 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.