Bedford Central Library
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Opening Times
Monday | Self-Service | 9:00am - 11:00am |
Staffed | 11:00am - 4:00pm | |
Self-Service | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | |
Tuesday | Self-Service | 9:00am - 11:00am |
Staffed | 11:00am - 4:00pm | |
Self-Service | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | |
Wednesday | Self-Service | 9:00am - 11:00am |
Staffed | 11:00am - 4:00pm | |
Self-Service | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | |
Thursday | Self-Service | 9:00am - 11:00am |
Staffed | 11:00am - 4:00pm | |
Self-Service | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | |
Friday | Self-Service | 9:00am - 11:00am |
Staffed | 11:00am - 4:00pm | |
Self-Service | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | |
Saturday | Self-Service | 9:00am - 10:00am |
Staffed | 10:00am - 5:00pm | |
Self-Service | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | |
Sunday | Self-Service | 10:00am - 11:00am |
Staffed | 11:00am - 2:00pm | |
Self-Service | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Regular Events
Baby Rhymetime - term time only (0-18 months)
Mondays from 11.30 to 12.00
Lego Club
Saturdays from 11.00 to 3.00
Sunday Funday
Sundays from 11.30 to 1.30
Building Block Play - term time only (not suitable for under 1 year olds)
Tuesdays from 11.00 to 1.00
Rhymetime - term time only (suitable for 18 months to 5 year olds)
Thursdays from 11.30 to 12.00
Dyslexia Friendly books
Bedford Borough libraries have a range of dyslexia friendly books, that you can request and collect from Bedford Borough Libraries
The books are all bright attractive and all suitable for readers with dyslexia. They are usually printed on coloured paper with very clear text in a suitable font size.
To view the range of book click here click on the book cover to see which libraries have copies, or request for free if you are under 16.
Don't forget the eaudiobook apps from BorrowBox, which can be viewed here
Building
- Automatic Doors
- Disabled Toilets . access with a RADAR key only
- Escalator
- Lift
- Meeting Room (with hearing loop)
- Public Parking Nearby
- Toilets
Facilities
- Access to software
- Computer prints
- Free WiFi
- Internet access
- Microfilm and fiche prints
- Photocopier
- Public fax service
- RFID
Online FREE services
Are you aware of our amazing range of online services giving you access to thousands of e-books, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers which can be viewed here - all you need is your library card number and PIN. Don't have a PIN? Request one here!
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 01234 718178
- Website
- Bedford Central Library
Where to go
- Name
- Bedford Central Library
- Address
-
Harpur Street
Bedford
- Postcode
- MK40 1PG
- Get directions
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type FREE
- Age Bands
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11-14 years old
18-25 years old
Parents and carers
15-17 years old
0-4 years old
5-10 years old