Have fun in our libraries this summer
We have 12 libraries in Central Bedfordshire, each hosting a variety of activities this summer.
Find your local library, along with its address and contact details.
The Summer Reading Challenge is back!
Children can unleash their creativity with this year's Summer Reading Challenge, “Marvellous Makers”, which runs in our libraries from Friday 19 July until Saturday 7 September.
The Summer Reading Challenge is a free holiday activity. Children will be able to find new reads linked to their favourite creative arts and join in with free crafts and activities at their local library.
Find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge, or pop into your local library.
On next week at...
Ampthill Library
Summer crafts will be available every day as long as stocks last! Drop in next week for the following sessions:
- Wednesday 28 August, LEGO Club from 2:30pm to 5pm
- Friday 30 August, board games and card games
- Saturday 31 August, LEGO Club from 9:30am to 3pm
Find out more about Ampthill Library opening times.
Barton Library
Drop in next week for the following sessions:
- Tuesday 27 August, windchime craft session
- Wednesday 28 August, LEGO fun
- Thursday 29 August, make rainforest animal bookmarks
- Friday 30 August, craft session
- Saturday 31 August, LEGO fun
Find out more about Barton Library opening times.
Biggleswade Library
You don't need to book to join in with any of these fun sessions at Biggleswade Library - just drop in!
- Tuesday 27 August, rainbow unicorn craft session
- Wednesday 28 August, rhyme time from 10am to 10:30am
- Wednesday 28 August, colouring afternoon
- Thursday 29 August, make a pirate monkey keyring
- Friday 30 August, colouring morning
- Friday 30 August, rhyme time from 2pm to 2:30pm
- Saturday 31 August, rhyme time from 10am to 10:30am
- Saturday 31 August, pirate egg craft session
Find out more about Biggleswade Library opening times.
Dunstable Library
Join us at Dunstable Library next week for lots of crafty fun.
- Tuesday 27 August, make a mermaid bracelet from 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday 28 August, whale craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday 28 August, fairy fun from 2pm to 3:30pm
- Thursday 29 August, sea life wand craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Friday 30 August, craft mashup from 10am to 3pm
- Saturday 31 August, LEGO fun from 10am to 3pm
- Sunday 1 September, board game fun from 10am to 3pm
- Sunday 1 September, crafternoon from 1pm to 3pm
Find out more about Dunstable Library opening times.
Flitwick Library
Drop in next week for lots of crafty sessions, including:
- Tuesday 27 August, giant pencil craft session
- Wednesday 28 August, pen pot craft session
- Wednesday 28 August, creative writing workshop with Laura Noakes, from 11am to midday. Suitable for children over 5 years old. Tickets cost £3 per child and are available from the library.
- Thursday 29 August, summer window craft session
- Friday 30 August, fun Friday - a mixture of games and activities
- Saturday 31 August, craft mashup
Find out more about Flitwick Library opening times.
Houghton Regis Library
Activities at Houghton Regis Library will run from 10am until stocks last. There's no need to book, just drop in!
- Tuesday 27 August, sun bear craft session
- Wednesday 28 August, hanging rainbow craft session
- Thursday 29 August, weather indicator craft session
- Thursday 29 August, creative writing workshop with Laura Noakes, from 11am to midday. Suitable for children over 5 years old. Tickets cost £3 per child and are available from the library.
- Friday 30 August, Hama beads session
Find out more about Houghton Regis Library opening times.
Leighton Buzzard Library
Join us at Leighton Buzzard Library next week for lots of crafty fun.
- Tuesday 27 August, toadstool craft session from 10am to midday
- Tuesday 27 August, play dough from 2pm to 4pm
- Wednesday 28 August, pencil case craft session from 10am to midday. Spaces are limited, book a ticket at the library
- Wednesday 28 August, colouring rolls session from 2pm to 4pm
- Thursday 29 August, Pokemon ball craft session from 10am to midday
- Thursday 29 August, Hama beads session from 2pm to 4pm
- Friday 30 August, Bee Bots and games from 10am to midday
- Friday 30 August, jewellery making session from 2pm to 4pm
Find out more about Leighton Buzzard Library opening times.
Potton Library
There's lots happening at Potton Library next week!
- Tuesday 27 August, little pigs craft session from 10am to 12:30pm
- Wednesday 28 August, narwhal craft session from 2pm to 5pm
- Thursday 29 August, catch-up craft and colouring session from 10am to 12:20pm
- Friday 30 August, catch-up craft and colouring session from 10am to 12:20pm and 2pm to 5pm
Find out more about Potton Library opening times.
Sandy Library
Drop in next week for lots of crafty sessions, including:
- Tuesday 27 August, pinwheels and Mermaid craft session
- Wednesday 28 August, cortina fish and superhero craft session
- Thursday 29 August, wooden flower and toadstool craft session
- Friday 30 August, seaside fuzzy art and wolves craft session
Find out more about Sandy Library opening times.
Shefford Library
You don't need to book to join any of these sessions - just drop into the library!
- Wednesday 28 August, handprint frog craft session
- Friday 30 August, windchimes session
- Saturday 31 August, sunflower craft session
Find out more about Shefford Library opening times.
Stotfold Library
Drop in next week for lots of fun at Stotfold Library.
- Tuesday 27 August, story and rhyme time, from 10:30am to 11:15am
- Wednesday 28 August, craft session from 2pm to 5pm
- Thursday 29 August, craft session from 9am to midday
- Friday 30 August, craft session from 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday 31 August, LEGO club from 10am to 3pm
- Saturday 31 August, Pokémon club from 10am to 3pm
Find out more about Stotfold Library opening times.
Toddington Library
Next week there will be a different craft each day the library is open. Find out more about Toddington Library opening times.
On this week at...
Ampthill Library
Summer crafts will be available every day as long as stocks last! Drop in next week for the following sessions:
- Wednesday 21 August, LEGO Club from 2:30pm to 5pm
- Friday 23 August, board games and card games
- Saturday 24 August, LEGO Club from 9:30am to 3pm
Find out more about Ampthill Library opening times.
Barton Library
Drop in next week for the following sessions:
- Tuesday 20 August, caterpillar craft session
- Wednesday 21 August, LEGO fun
- Thursday 22 August, parrot craft session
- Friday 23 August, jewelled butterfly craft session
- Saturday 24 August, LEGO fun
Find out more about Barton Library opening times.
Biggleswade Library
You don't need to book to join in with any of these fun sessions at Biggleswade Library - just drop in!
- Tuesday 20 August, make a rainforest bookmark
- Wednesday 21 August, rhyme-time from 10am to 10:30am
- Wednesday 21 August, colouring afternoon
- Thursday 22 August, hero dinosaur craft session
- Friday 23 August, colouring morning
- Friday 23 August, rhyme-time from 2pm to 2:30pm
- Saturday 24 August, rhyme-time from 10am to 10:30am
- Saturday 24 August, toadstool fairy craft session
Find out more about Biggleswade Library opening times.
Dunstable Library
Join us at Dunstable Library next week for lots of crafty fun.
- Monday 19 August, underwater fish scene craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Monday 19 August, large games session from 2pm to 3pm
- Tuesday 20 August, decorate a crown from 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday 21 August, unicorn craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday 21 August, summer scrapbook crafting from 2pm to 3:30pm. This is suitable for children over 8 years old. Spaces are limited and you'll need to buy a ticket from the library
- Thursday 22 August, hot air balloon craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Friday 23 August, bear craft session from 10am to 3pm
- Friday 23 August, robot fun from 2pm to 3pm
- Saturday 24 August, LEGO fun from 10am to 3pm
- Sunday 25 August, board games from 10am to 3pm
- Sunday 25 August, crafting session from 1pm to 3pm
Find out more about Dunstable Library opening times.
Flitwick Library
Drop in next week for lots of crafty sessions, including:
- Tuesday 20 August, kite craft session
- Wednesday 21 August, ice cream craft session
- Wednesday 21 August, summer rhyme tume at 10:30am. This session is free but you will need to book a space by contacting or visiting the library
- Thursday 22 August, jellyfish craft session
- Friday 23 August, sunshine craft session
- Saturday 24 August, 'Makers Around the World' craft session - this time we're in Belgium!
Find out more about Flitwick Library opening times.
Houghton Regis Library
Activities at Houghton Regis Library will run from 10am until stocks last. There's no need to book, just drop in!
- Thursday 20 August, plant craft session
- Wednesday 21 August July, make a CD suncatcher
- Thursday 22 August, egg box plant craft session
- Friday 23 August, planting fun session
Find out more about Houghton Regis Library opening times.
Leighton Buzzard Library
Join us at Leighton Buzzard Library next week for lots of crafty fun.
- Tuesday 20 August, play dough session from 10am to midday
- Tuesday 20 August, nail art session from 2pm to 4pm. This is suitable for children over 7 years old.
- Wednesday 21 August, octopus craft session from 10am to midday
- Wednesday 21 August, beading, threading and weaving session from 2pm to 4pm
- Thursday 22 August, busy builders session from 10am to midday
- Thursday 22 August, button tree craft session from 2pm to 4pm
- Friday 23 August, spin drum craft session from 10am to midday
- Friday 23 August, paint sticks and paint by numbers session from 2pm to 4pm
Find out more about Leighton Buzzard Library opening times.
Potton Library
There's lots happening at Potton Library next week!
- Tuesday 20 August July, wax resist painting session at 10am and 11:15am. Tickets cost £3 and are available from the library
- Tuesday 21 August, daisy chain craft session from 2pm to 5pm
- Thursday 22 August, mermaid craft session from 10am to 12:30pm
- Friday 23 August, hedgehod book folding from 10am to 12:30pm
- Friday 23 August, LEGO and DUPLO session from 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday 24 August, the library will be closed from 1pm as staff will have a stall at Party on Potton, on the Henry Smith Playing Fields
Find out more about Potton Library opening times.
Sandy Library
Drop in next week for lots of crafty sessions, including:
- Tuesday 20 August, rainbow fish and jellyfish craft session
- Wednesday 21 August, fast food craft session
- Thursday 22 August, pirate, pirate ships and shark craft session
- Friday 23 August, unicorns, parrots and fire engines craft session
Find out more about Sandy Library opening times.
Shefford Library
You don't need to book to join any of these sessions - just drop into the library!
- Wednesday 21 August, 'Little Miss' craft session
- Friday 23 August, puppet craft session
- Saturday 24 August, summer craft session
Find out more about Shefford Library opening times.
Stotfold Library
Drop in next week for lots of fun at Stotfold Library.
- Tuesday 20 August, story and rhyme time, at 10:30am and 11:15am
- Wednesday 21 August, chameleon sand art session from 2pm to 5pm
- Thursday 22 August, there will be a craft session running from 9am to midday
- Friday 23 August, there will be a craft session running from 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday 10 August, LEGO club, from 10am to 3pm
- Saturday 10 August, Pokémon club, from 10am to 3pm
Find out more about Stotfold Library opening times.
Toddington Library
Next week there will be a different craft each day the library is open. Find out more about Toddington Library opening times.