Select and Collect Libraries
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You can collect your requested books and return your current loans at any library in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Central and Kempston Libraries in Bedford Borough.
Details of the library opening times and each library's Select and Collect Line are listed below.
Ampthill Library | Barton Library | Bedford Central Library |Biggleswade Library | Dunstable Library | Flitwick Library | Houghton Regis Library | Kempston Library |Leighton Buzzard Library | Potton Library | Sandy Library | Shefford Library | Stotfold Library | Toddington Library
Only visit the library when you have been told your requests are ready for collection, they will be held for two weeks for you.
Government guidelines apply to the collection of your requests, when you arrive at your pick-up library you must follow the rules outlined in your collection notice and below:
- Queue 2 metres apart outside the library as guided
- Only send one person from your household, unless this is impossible to do so
- Have the reference number and the surname of the person who ordered the books
- Please remember you must wear a face covering when visiting a library, unless you have a legitimate reason not to.
- Do not open your book parcel until you have left the collection area
You must not visit the library if you, or anyone in your household, have had any Covid-19 symptoms in the last 14 days.
Just contact us and we will happily extend the collection date for your books, or someone
from outside your household could collect them for you.
We cannot answer any questions or queries at the collection point, please contact us or call your local Select and Collect Line instead.
Ampthill Library | Barton Library | Bedford Central Library |Biggleswade Library | Dunstable Library | Flitwick Library | Houghton Regis Library | Kempston Library |Leighton Buzzard Library | Potton Library | Sandy Library | Shefford Library | Stotfold Library | Toddington Library
Ampthill Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 13.00
Wednesday - 14.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 13.00
Friday - 9.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8053
Barton Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 13.00
Wednesday - 14.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 13.00
Friday - 9.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8054
Bedford Central Library
Monday - 11.00 - 13.00
Tuesday - 11.00 - 13.00
Wednesday - 11.00 - 13.00
Thursday - 11.00 - 13.00
Friday - 11.00 - 13.00
Saturday - 10.00 - 13.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 01234 718178 open 11.00 to 16.00 Monday to Saturday.
Biggleswade Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Wednesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 18.00
Friday - 9.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8055
Dunstable Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Wednesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 18.00
Friday - 9.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8056
Flitwick Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Wednesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 18.00
Friday - 9.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8057
Houghton Regis Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Wednesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 18.00
Friday - 9.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8058
Kempston Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 10.00 - 12.30
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - 10.00 - 12.30
Friday - Closed
Saturday - 9.30 - 12.30
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 01234 718178 open 11.00 to 16.00 Monday to Saturday.
Leighton Buzzard Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Wednesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 18.00
Friday - 9.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8059
Potton Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 13.00
Wednesday - 2.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 13.00
Friday - 9.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8063
Sandy Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Wednesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 18.00
Friday - 9.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8065
Shefford Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Wednesday - 9.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 18.00
Friday - 9.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8067
Stotfold Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 13.00
Wednesday - 14.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 13.00
Friday - 9.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8068
Toddington Library
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9.00 - 13.00
Wednesday - 14.00 - 18.00
Thursday - 9.00 - 13.00
Friday - 9.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 18.00
Saturday - 9.00 - 16.00
Sunday - Closed
Select and Collect Line: 0300 300 8069
Page last updated: 6th January 2021