Events
Below you will find the details of one off events and activities, click on
the library name to find the contact details and address. Plus each
individual library page lists the events that happen on a regular basis.
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Date |
Time |
Library |
Event/Activity |
| Saturday 14th September | 11.00 | Barton Library |
Roald Dahl Story Morning Roald Dahl stories and activities. |
| Tuesday 17th September | 9.30 | Leighton Buzzard Library |
Paying for Care Drop-In Surgery Information and help with planning for care. |
| Tuesday 17th September | 7.00 | Bromham Library |
The BBC and Glenn Miller in World War II Bedford Join David Fowler as he talks about the BBC's stay in Bedford, as well as Glenn Miller's fateful visit to Bedford. Tickets 1.00 each and should be bought from the library in advance. |
| Friday 20th September |
10.00 12.00 2.00 |
Putnoe Library |
It and Biscuits How does a mouse work? What's an App? What's a Cloud? What's the difference between a tablet and an ipad? Staff will be on hand to answer questions about IT, and you can see a tablet, smart phone, a laptop and computers in action! Let staff show you what free online resources are available and have a go at reading an e-magazine. And have a cup of tea and a biscuit too! |
| Saturday 21st September |
1.00 2.30 |
Putnoe Library |
National Cupcake Week! Come along and celebrate with us! Decorate a cupcake with your favourite book character - Yummy! The event is free and no booking is required. The event is supported by Tesco. |
| Saturday 21st September | 2.30 | Bedford Central Library |
Poetry Workshop Create a poem and learn how to perform to an audience. Join us for a lively, supportive, confidence building and fun workshop with top poet Chris Tutton. Tickets are 2.00 and available from the library. A National Poetry Day Event |
| Monday 23rd September | 2.50 | Wootton Library |
Bookstart Bear is Coming! Bookstart Bear is joining us at Funtime! Come along and meet him. |
| Tuesday 24th September | 10.30 | Barton Library |
Read and Recommend If you love books then this is the place for you! Join us to discuss those you love and hate! |
| Tuesday 24th September | 10.30 | Leighton Buzzard Library |
Community Archives Discover the varied and fascinating archives of your local community in a talk by Bedfordshire and Luton Archives and Records Service. Free tickets available from the library. |
| Tuesday 24th September | 2.00 | Kempston Library |
Games Afternoons Love games? Then pop in and play games such as Scrabble, Dominoes and more with like minded individuals. |
| Thursday 26th September | 10.00 | Sandy Library |
Card Making Workshop Create your own cards - maybe you could start on your Christmas cards? |
| Friday 27th September | 11.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Once Upon a Time Childhood stories and books. Down Memory Lane Event |
| Friday 27th September | 2.00 | Kempston Library |
Open Reading Group Join us at our September meeting to discuss 'Guards Guards!' by Terry Pratchett. |
| Saturday 28th September | 11.00 | Kempston Library |
Dad's Storytime Calling all Dads! Join us for stories with a pirate theme. |
| Saturday 28th September | 10.30 | Barton Library |
Barton History Society Join us for the July meeting of the society. |
| Monday 30th September | 2.30 | Flitwick Library |
Spirit of the Decades East Anglian Film Archive film show. Part of the Good Afternoon Programme |
| Tuesday 1st October | 7.00 | Wootton Library |
The Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway Join David Fowler as he tells about the past, present and future of this proposed connection between Kempston and the Grand Union Canal. Tickets are 1. Please purchase in advance at Wootton Library. |
| Thursday 3rd October | 10.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Poetry Takeover If you love poetry then Bedford Library is the place to be! Throughout the day there will be; poetry readings, an informal workshop, water themed poems and songs for under fives, a talk about the works of Seamus Heaney, and the chance to have a go at book spine poetry. Plus you can find out more about local groups. A National Poetry Day Event |
| Thursday 3rd October | 7.00 | Putnoe Library |
Water Poetry Evening An evening of poetry readings and the chance to listen to last year's winners of the National Poetry Day Competition. Free tickets are available from the library. Why not enter your own composition into this years competition? A National Poetry Day Event |
| Friday 4th October | 2.15 | Sandy Library |
Climbing Kilimanjaro Jane Gill will be giving an illustrated talk about her journey to the top of Kilimanjaro. Part of the Good Afternoon Programme |
| Saturday 5th October | 10.00 | Wootton Library |
Bear Crafts Family fun day with crafts and activities. Drop in anytime to join the fun! |
| Saturday 5th October | 2.00 | Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre |
Water Words An informal session for all writers - whether in training to swim the Channel or paddling on the shore. Everyone 15 years or over will be very welcome. Jill Napper of Central Bedfordshire Libraries will lead the workshop. All you need to bring is your favourite pen and enthusiasm! If there is a poem on the Water theme which you would like to share, please bring a copy. Book your ticket at Leighton Buzzard Library or telephone 0300 300 8059 A National Poetry Day Event |
| Monday 7th October | 10.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Digital Hour Have you got a tablet? Bring it in during the Digital Hour and staff will show you* what free e-resources are available to use, including e-magazines and e-audio. * You should have a basic working knowledge of your tablet to make the most of the Digital Hour. |
| Monday 7th October | 3.00 | Wootton Library |
Pop-Up Heritage Library Come along and discover the wonders of the Bedfordshire Heritage Library. |
| Wednesday 9th October | 9.30 | Wootton Library |
Coffee Mornings Drop in for coffee, a chat and browse of the shelves. Every Wednesday in term time. |
| Saturday 12th October | 11.00 | Kempston Library |
Horrible Histories Fun activities for the whole family! |
| Wednesday 16th October | 11.00 | Wootton Library |
Recipe Swap Come along - talk cooking and share your favourite recipes. |
| Wednesday 16th October | 2.30 | Bedford Central Library |
Do You Remember 1960's Cinema? Researchers at University College London are busy collecting memories of 1960's cinema-going and they need your help. They want to produce a people's history of cinema in the age of optimism, miniskirts and, of course, The Beatles. Dr Matthew Jones will be coming to Bedford Library to join us for a discussion of the project, a chance to chat about your memories and some light refreshments. It is your opportunity to share your cinema memories with the world! Admission by free ticket only - available from the library. |
| Saturday 19th October | 11.00 | Kempston Library |
Dad's Storytime Calling all Dads! Join us for fabulous stories with your children |
| Tuesday 22nd October | 2.00 | Kempston Library |
Games Afternoons Love games? Then pop in and play games such as Scrabble, Dominoes and more with like minded individuals. |
| Thursday 24th October | 10.00 | Sandy Library |
Christmas Card Making Workshop Christmas prep starts here! Join us to make your own Christmas cards? |
| Friday 25th October | 11.00 | Bedford Central Library |
The Return of Miss Scarlet Murder mystery special. Down Memory Lane Event |
| Friday 25th October | 2.00 | Kempston Library |
Open Reading Group Join us at our October meeting to discuss 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. |
| Monday 28th October | One Week | Sandy Library |
Decorate a Snowman Pop in anytime during half term to decorate a snowman for the library Christmas display. |
| Monday 28th October | 10.00 | Sandy Library |
Bonfire Scratch Art Kits and Halloween
Masks Join us for this free fun creative session - drop in anytime. |
| Tuesday 29th October | 10.00 | Sandy Library |
Halloween Mobile Drop in and make your own Halloween mobile. |
| Tuesday 29th October | 2.00 | Kempston Library |
Spooky Time Spooky activities for the whole family to enjoy. |
| Wednesday 30th October | 5.00 | Wootton Library |
Spooky Storytime Come dressed up to enjoy fabulous free spooky stories, activities and fun. |
| Thursday 31st October | 10.00 | Sandy Library |
Bonfire and Guy Fawkes Masks Join us for this free fun creative session - drop in anytime. |
| Thursday 31st October | 6.00 | Kempston Library |
William King Paranormal Investigations A guest speaker joins us. |
| Friday 1st November | 10.00 | Sandy Library |
Jewellery Making Create amazing jewellery using the sparkly free materials provided. |
| Friday 1st November | 2.15 | Sandy Library |
Macmillan Pauline Craig the local fundraising manager for Macmillan will be coming along to talk about the history of Macmillan and the different services that Macmillan provide for people affected by cancer. Pauline will also talk about what Macmillan Cancer Support do in the local area. Part of the Good Afternoon Programme |
| Saturday 2nd November | 10.00 | Barton Library |
Creepy Halloween Craft Morning Spooky and creepy Halloween crafts and activities. |
| Saturday 2nd November | 11.00 | Kempston Library |
Autumn Crafts Autumnal crafts for everyone. |
| Monday 4th November | 10.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Digital Hour Have you got a tablet? Bring it in during the Digital Hour and staff will show you* what free e-resources are available to use, including e-magazines and e-audio. * You should have a basic working knowledge of your tablet to make the most of the Digital Hour. |
| Monday 4th November | 10.00 | Sandy Library |
Christmas Card Making Get ready for Christmas - create and decorate your own cards. |
| Tuesday 5th November | 10.30 | Barton Library |
Christmas Cross Stitch Session Join us for festive cross stitch. Booking required at the library |
| Wednesday 6th November | 2.30 | Bedford Central Library |
The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Join Nigel Lutt from the Bedfordshire and Luton Archives and Records Service for a fascinating talk based on the regimental collection held locally, including the records of the Archives Service. Tickets 1.00 - available from the library. Part of the Bedfordshire and Luton Archives and Records Centenary Programme |
| Thursday 7th November | 6.00 | Kempston Library |
KLHS Railways A guest speaker joins us. |
| Saturday 9th November | 11.00 | Kempston Library |
Dad's Storytime Calling all Dads! Join us for fabulous stories with your children |
| Thursday 14th November | 7.00 | Putnoe Library |
James Aitcheson James will be talking about his Conquest series of books including new novel: 'Knights of the Hawk'. Come along and discover more about 1066, the Normans and medieval history. Tickets are 2.00 and available from Putnoe Library in advance. |
| Saturday 16th November | 11.00 | Kempston Library |
Aliens Love Underpants Alien and underpants themed activities - free fabulous fun! |
| Tuesday 19th November | 2.00 | Kempston Library |
Games Afternoons Love games? Then pop in and play games such as Scrabble, Dominoes and more with like minded individuals. |
| Thursday 21st November | 10.00 | Sandy Library |
Gift Tag Making Workshop Create your own gift tags. Ribbons, etc supplied. |
| Saturday 23rd November | 11.00 | Barton Library |
Dr Who Story Morning Dr. Who stories and activities to mark the 50th anniversary. |
| Tuesday 26th November | 10.30 | Barton Library |
Christmas Card Making Session Join us to create fabulous Christmas cards. Booking required at the library |
| Friday 29th November | 11.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Treasures and Trinkets Favourite hobbies and collections. Down Memory Lane Event |
| Friday 29th November | 2.00 | Kempston Library |
Open Reading Group Join us at our November meeting to discuss 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbo. |
| Monday 2nd December | 10.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Digital Hour Have you got a tablet? Bring it in during the Digital Hour and staff will show you* what free e-resources are available to use, including e-magazines and e-audio. * You should have a basic working knowledge of your tablet to make the most of the Digital Hour. |
| Friday 6th December | 2.15 | Sandy Library |
Christmas Flower Arranging Sandy Flower Club will be demonstrating some Christmas flower arrangements. Part of the Good Afternoon Programme |
| Saturday 7th December | 10.00 | Barton Library |
Children's Christmas Card Morning Join us to create your own fabulous Christmas cards. |
| Saturday 7th December | 11.00 | Kempston Library |
Christmas Storytime Christmas stories to get you into the festive spirit. |
| Friday 20th December | 11.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Festive Fun Christmas Special. Down Memory Lane Event |
| Monday 6th January | 10.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Digital Hour Have you got a tablet? Bring it in during the Digital Hour and staff will show you* what free e-resources are available to use, including e-magazines and e-audio. * You should have a basic working knowledge of your tablet to make the most of the Digital Hour. |
| Monday 3rd February | 10.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Digital Hour Have you got a tablet? Bring it in during the Digital Hour and staff will show you* what free e-resources are available to use, including e-magazines and e-audio. * You should have a basic working knowledge of your tablet to make the most of the Digital Hour. |
| Monday 3rd March | 10.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Digital Hour Have you got a tablet? Bring it in during the Digital Hour and staff will show you* what free e-resources are available to use, including e-magazines and e-audio. * You should have a basic working knowledge of your tablet to make the most of the Digital Hour. |
Page last updated: 13th September 2013