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.

For more information about what's on in Bedfordshire click here

Date

Time

Library

Event/Activity

Thursday 9th October 2.30 Dunstable Library Bedfordshire Verses
A celebration of Bedfordshire in poetry with local poet Frank Batt.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Thursday 9th October 7.30 Putnoe Library National Poetry Day Event
David Morgan, published poet, hosts the launch of the publication 'Dreams: Poems from Bedfordshire's Virtual Library'.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 13th October 10.00 Dunstable Library Life Writing - with Bente de Grey
You've started the research - now write the history! Come and find out how to write memoirs, autobiography and family history.
Book your free session at Dunstable Library.
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 13th October 2:15 Bedford Central Library Launch of a new book –'We wouldn't have missed it for the World – The Women's Land Army in Bedfordshire, 1939-1950' by Stuart Antrobus
Invited guests and former Land Girls only!
A Good Afternoon Event &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Tuesday 14th October 7.00 Leighton Buzzard Library Cinderellas of the Soil
The entertaining story of the Women's Land Army in Bedfordshire in the 1940s. Hear all about life for Land Girls in Bedfordshire from Stuart Antrobus, author of 'We Wouldn't have Missed it for the World', in this 60 minute illustrated talk.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Tuesday 14th October 7.30 Biggleswade Library Romance in the Library
Meet Mills and Boon author Natasha Oakley, a writer of tug-at-the-heartstrings, feel-good romance.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Wednesday 15th October 10.00 Bedford Central Library Getting started with IRISH family history on the Web.
Book your free session at Bedford Central Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Wednesday 15th October 10.00 Shefford Library Life Writing - with Bente de Grey
You've started the research - now write the history! Come and find out how to write memoirs, autobiography and family history.
Book your free session at Shefford Library.
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Wednesday 15th October 2.00 Barton Library Romance in the Library
Meet Mills and Boon author Natasha Oakley, a writer of tug-at-the-heartstrings, feel-good romance.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Thursday 16th October 9.30 Kempston Library Internet Essentials
From doctors and dentists, to postcodes and timetables. An opportunity for beginners to find out more about the Internet. Sessions can be tailored to suit your needs.
Book a place at Kempston Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 20th October 10.00 Flitwick Library Family history on the Internet
Book your free session at Flitwick Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 20th October 10.00 Leighton Buzzard Library Life Writing - with Bente de Grey
You've started the research - now write the history! Come and find out how to write memoirs, autobiography and family history.
Book your free session at Leighton Buzzard Library.
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 20th October 10.00 Stotfold Library Improve your Internet Skills
An opportunity for beginners and improvers to learn more about the Internet.
Book your free session at Stotfold Library.
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 20th October 2.00 Leighton Buzzard Library Discover your Family History
Book your free session at Leighton Buzzard Library.
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 20th October 2.00 Toddington Library Cinderella's of the Soil
Hear all about life for Land Girls in Bedfordshire from Stuart Antrobus, author of 'We Wouldn't have Missed it for the World', giving his 60 minute illustrated talk.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 20th October 2.15 Kempston Library Keep your Family Tree Growing
An introduction to family history on the web.
Book a place at Kempston Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Tuesday 20th October 2.15 Leighton Buzzard Library Kipper Storytime
Free so come and join the fun!
Tuesday 21st October 10.30 Toddington Library Knitting Club
Come to our knitting circle.  This is a free event. Please bring your own wool and needles.
Tuesday 21st October 2.00 Bedford Central Library Getting started with family history on the Internet
Book a place at Bedford Central Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Tuesday 21st October 7.00 Bedford Central Library R J Ellory
Best selling author R J Ellory joins us to talk about his work, life as an author and more.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Tuesday 21st October 2.15 Leighton Buzzard Library Kipper Storytime
Free so come and join the fun!
Wednesday 22nd October 9.45 Leighton Buzzard Library Kipper Storytime
Free so come and join the fun!
Wednesday 22nd October 10.00 Bedford Central Library Round the World in the Library
A host of international groups will be at the library to provide activities and information, for example sari workshops, hair braiding and more.  Come along to this fun day!
Part of the National Year of Reading
Wednesday 22nd October 2.15 Wootton Library Internet Essentials
From doctors and dentists, to postcodes and timetables. An opportunity for beginners to find out more about the Internet. Sessions can be tailored to suit your needs.
Book a place at Wootton Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Thursday 23rd October 7.30 Shefford Library Cinderellas of the Soil
Hear all about life for Land Girls in Bedfordshire from Stuart Antrobus, author of 'We Wouldn't have Missed it for the World', giving his 60 minute illustrated talk.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 27th October 10.00 Flitwick Library Life Writing - with Bente de Grey
You've started the research - now write the history! Come and find out how to write memoirs, autobiography and family history.
Book your free session at Flitwick Library.
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 27th October 2:15 Bedford Central Library Africa to the Amazon – the Art of Kim Brooks
Local author Bill Brooks talks about the work of acclaimed wildlife artist Kim Brooks and their journeys across the world in search of her subjects. This new book was published in December 2007-by the Book Castle
A Good Afternoon Event
Monday 27th October 2.30 Flitwick Library Mid shires Search and Rescue
Five hundred people go missing in Beds, Herts and Cambs every month.  Elaine Murphy tells us about this vital work alongside the police forces.
A Good Afternoon Event
Tuesday 28th October 10.30 Shefford Library Horrid Henry
Free children's event - come and join the fun!
Wednesday 29th October 10.30 Potton Library Halloween Crafts
Come and make bats, black cats, skeletons and spiders
Free children's event- so book your place now by contacting the library
Wednesday 29th October 10.45 Dunstable Library Horrid Henry
Free children's event - come and join the fun!
Wednesday 29th October 11.15 Potton Library Halloween Crafts
Come and make bats, black cats, skeletons and spiders
Free children's event- so book your place now by contacting the library
Wednesday 29th October 2.30 Bedford Central Library Behind  the Scenes in the Heritage Library
An opportunity to see some of the interesting and more unusual treasures of Bedfordshire Libraries' collection.
Book a place at Bedford Central Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Thursday 30th October 10.30 Bedford Central Library Behind  the Scenes in the Heritage Library
An opportunity to see some of the interesting and more unusual treasures of Bedfordshire Libraries' collection.
Book a place at Bedford Central Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Thursday 30th October 3.00 Toddington Library Spooky Craft and Activity Time
Join us for some spooky fun!
Tuesday 4th November 10.30 Toddington Library Knitting Club
Come to our knitting circle.  This is a free event. Please bring your own wool and needles.
Tuesday 4th November 7.00 Dunstable Library Cinderellas of the Soil
Hear all about life for Land Girls in Bedfordshire from Stuart Antrobus, author of 'We Wouldn't have Missed it for the World', giving his 60 minute illustrated talk.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Thursday 6th November 10.30 Bedford Central Library Behind  the Scenes in the Heritage Library
An opportunity to see some of the interesting and more unusual treasures of Bedfordshire Libraries' collection.
Book a place at Bedford Central Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Friday 7th November 2.15 Sandy Library RSPB
Peter Bradley will be giving an illustrated talk about the Lodge Reserve.
A Good Afternoon Event
Monday 10th November 10.30 Bedford Central Library Internet Essentials
In one hour, find out how you can use the Internet for everyday practical information: timetables, maps, weather, tourist information, finding out what's on, courses, Yellow Pages, postcodes, news, newspapers, contacting your councillor or MP... and more!
Book a place at Bedford Central Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 10th November 2:15 Bedford Central Library We wouldn't have missed it for the World – The Women's Land Army in Bedfordshire, 1939-1950
An opportunity for you to hear Stuart Antrobus talk about his new book which tells for the first time of the life-changing experiences of hundreds of young women who joined the Women’s Land Army in the 19402s and worked on Bedfordshire’s farms and market gardens. Books will be on sale.
A Good Afternoon Event &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Tuesday 11th November 9.30 Kempston Library Getting Started with Family History on the Internet
Book a place at Kempston Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Tuesday 11th November 10.30 &
2.30
Bedford Central Library Internet Essentials
In one hour, find out how you can use the Internet for everyday practical information: timetables, maps, weather, tourist information, finding out what's on, courses, Yellow Pages, postcodes, news, newspapers, contacting your councillor or MP... and more!
Book a place at Bedford Central Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Tuesday 11th November 2.30 Biggleswade Library Family History on the Web
Book your free session at Biggleswade Library.
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Thursday 13th November 9.30 Kempston Library

Family History on the Web
Book a place at Kempston Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading

Friday 14th November 10.00 Barton Library Everyday Information on the Internet
How to find telephone numbers, postcodes, maps, weather, local clubs and more...
Book your free session at Barton Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Friday 14th November 10.30 Bedford Central Library Internet Essentials
In one hour, find out how you can use the Internet for everyday practical information: timetables, maps, weather, tourist information, finding out what's on, courses, Yellow Pages, postcodes, news, newspapers, contacting your councillor or MP... and more!
Book a place at Bedford Central Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Tuesday 18th November 10.30 Toddington Library Knitting Club
Come to our knitting circle.  This is a free event. Please bring your own wool and needles.
Tuesday 18th November 2.00 Dunstable Library R J Ellory
Best selling author R J Ellory joins us to talk about his work, life as an author and more.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Tuesday 18th November 7.00 Leighton Buzzard Library R J Ellory
Best selling author R J Ellory joins us to talk about his work, life as an author and more.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Wednesday 19th November 9.15 Dunstable Library Everyday Information on the Internet
How to find telephone numbers, postcodes, maps, weather, local clubs and more...
Book your free session at Dunstable Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Wednesday 19th November 2.30 Potton Library Family History on the Web
Book your free session at Potton Library.
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Thursday 20th November 9.45 Toddington Library

Everyday Information on the Internet
How to find telephone numbers, postcodes, maps, weather, local clubs and more...
Book your free session at Toddington Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading

Thursday 20th November 7.30 Putnoe Library Evening of Poetry with Hugh Underhill and Michael Bartholomew-Biggs
Join Hugh and Michael, both successful published authors, as they share with us their poetry and talk about their latest books - Found Wanting and Tell it Like it Might Be.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Friday 21st November 10.00 Putnoe Library Getting Started with Family History on the Internet
Book a place at Putnoe Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Saturday 22nd November 10.45 Dunstable Library Dinosaurs!
Free children's event - come and join the fun!
Monday 24th November 10.15 Ampthill Library Everyday Information on the Internet
How to find telephone numbers, postcodes, maps, weather, local clubs and more...
Book your free session at Ampthill Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Monday 24th November 2:15 Bedford Central Library Tudor Costume through TV and Film
Former costume designer Rachel Kirkham introduces us to what goes on behind the scenes – with illustrated examples
A Good Afternoon Event
Monday 24th November 2.30 Flitwick Library Drive Alive!
A presenter from the Driving Standards Authority will tell us how to overcome health problems when licences are renewed at 70, Highway Code, care when driving plus questions and answers.
A Good Afternoon Event
Monday 24th November 7.30 Putnoe Library R J Ellory
Best selling author R J Ellory joins us to talk about his work, life as an author and more.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Tuesday 25th November 7.00 Putnoe Library Cinderellas of the Soil
Hear all about life for Land Girls in Bedfordshire from Stuart Antrobus, author of 'We Wouldn't have Missed it for the World', giving his 60 minute illustrated talk.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Wednesday 26th November 7.30 Biggleswade Library R J Ellory
Best selling author R J Ellory joins us to talk about his work, life as an author and more.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Thursday 27th November 7.30 Ampthill Library R J Ellory
Best selling author R J Ellory joins us to talk about his work, life as an author and more.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Thursday 27th November 7.30 Putnoe Library Writers Circle
Poems and short readings to delight and entertain.
Part of the National Year of Reading
Friday 28th November All Day Putnoe Library 40th Birthday Celebrations
Come along to join the celebrations - there will be fancy dress, birthday cake and a 40th anniversary guest book. Plus lots more.
Friday 28th November All Day Putnoe Library Love it, Hate it, Change it
Come along and have your say about the library service. Plus a chance to win a prize!
Friday 28th November 10.00 Putnoe Library Family History on the Web
Book a place at Putnoe Library
A Discovery Day &
Part of the National Year of Reading
Saturday 29th November 2.30 Putnoe Library GeeJay Magic Show
Magical fun for children aged 3 - 10 years.
Free tickets from the library
Tuesday 2nd December 10.30 Toddington Library Knitting Club
Come to our knitting circle.  This is a free event. Please bring your own wool and needles.
Monday 8th December 2:15 Bedford Central Library Advent and Christmas Hymns – the story behind the words
Paul Edwards (organist at St James, Biddenham and All Saints, Kempston) relates how many of the well known advent and Christmas hymns came to be written and their unexpected origins. The talk will be illustrated with musical examples.
Seasonal refreshments will be served
A Good Afternoon Event
Tuesday 16th December 10.30 Toddington Library Knitting Club
Come to our knitting circle.  This is a free event. Please bring your own wool and needles.

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