Virtual Library

Welcome to the Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Virtual Library

Exclamation mark - The library system is being upgraded

The Library is upgrading the computer system
This means that for up to a week from Sunday June 23rd the Virtual Library and Library Catalogue will not be available.
We are sorry for the inconvenience this will cause.
Find out more about the upgrade here and the impact on the libraries

Refugee Week in Bedford Refugee Week in Bedford
Learn more about Refugee Week at the library between 17th and 23rd June. Plus check out events across Bedford.

Ampthill Library Closure
Ampthill will be closed from the 24th to the 26th June inclusive whilst the windows are replaced. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Crime Scene Image - Crime Month in Central Bedfordshire Libraries Crime Month in Central Bedfordshire!
Celebrate National Crime Writing Month with us -
author talks, mystery evenings and films

Creepy House Logo - Be a Summer Reading Challenge Champion Be a Creepy House Champion
Are you aged 14 - 25 years?
Why not volunteer to help with the Summer Reading Challenge in Bedford Borough

Free downloadable e-magazines Zinio E-Magazines
Free magazines to read and download anywhere!
Find out more about this fabulous new service here!

Book cover of The Catch- new e-audio titles New E-Audio Titles
5 new titles have been added to the e-audio service for June - discover them here!

Image of pen and paper - Poem for You Poem for You
Read the specially selected poems on the theme of Stars.

Summer Books
It feels like winter has just ended, but we're looking forward to summer with this selection of summer books

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