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 |
| Friday 3rd February | 10.00 | Barton Library |
Beginners Ancestry Training Want to know more about the fabulous resource Ancestry? Come along between 10.00 and 12.00 Part of National Libraries Week |
| Friday 3rd February | 10.00 | Flitwick Library |
Elmer Rhyme Time Come along for rhymes and songs, plus the chance to meet Elmer! Part of National Libraries Week |
| Friday 3rd February | 2.00 | Toddington Library |
Tracing your World War I Army Ancestors Book your place on this course to learn more about how the Ancestry website can help you trace your ancestors. Part of National Libraries Week |
| Friday 3rd February | 2.15 | Sandy Library |
Jordans Chris Hannaway and Nikki Middleditchan will be giving an illustrated history of this well known local company. A Good Afternoon Event |
| Friday 3rd February | 2.15 | Stotfold Library |
Elmer Rhyme Time Come along for rhymes and songs, plus the chance to meet Elmer! Part of National Libraries Week |
| Saturday 4th February | 9.00 | Houghton Regis Library |
National Libraries Day Join us for a coffee morning and the chance to discover more about the library. A voucher for a free DVD or request for new members that join today. Part of National Libraries Week |
| Saturday 4th February | 10.00 | Biggleswade Library |
National Libraries Day Coffee Morning Join us for a cuppa and cake for the the chance to discover more about the library and your local area. There will be a Design a Bookmark competition for the children. Part of National Libraries Week |
| Saturday 4th February | 10.00 | Houghton Regis Library |
Elmer Stories and Crafts Come along for fun stories, crafts and the chance to meet Elmer! Part of National Libraries Week |
| Saturday 4th February | 10.30 | Flitwick Library |
Author, Louise Allen – writing women’s fiction. Practical session on writing. Refreshments, and the opportunity to purchase signed copies of author’s book will be available. Places bookable. Tickets £2.00 available from the library Part of National Libraries Week |
| Saturday 4th February | 11.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Thomas the Tank Engine Family Event Stories, crafts and fun for all the family! Part of National Libraries Week |
| Saturday 4th February | 2.15 | Leighton Buzzard Library |
Elmer Event Come along for fun stories and the chance to meet Elmer! Part of National Libraries Week |
| Saturday 4th February | 2.30 | Putnoe Library |
Julia Jarman Award winning children's author Julia Jarman will be reading from her latest books for 3 to 7 year olds Part of National Libraries Week |
| Tuesday 7th February | 7.00 | Leighton Buzzard Library |
Book Signing by Local Author Brian Sadler Come along and meet the author of 'The Meaning and Purpose of Life: The BIG Jigsaw Puzzle'. Join us for drinks and nibbles between 7.00 and 9.00. Free event no ticket required |
| Monday 13th February | All Week | Barton Library |
Elmer Crafts Pop in anytime for Elmer crafts and colouring in. |
| Monday 13th February | 10.45 | Dunstable Library |
Teddy Bears Picnic Bring along your teddy and join our storytime |
| Monday 13th February | 12.00 | Stotfold Library |
Valuation Day Peacocks auctioneers will be here ready to value your jewellery, antiques and collectibles. Maximum 2 items per person. |
| Monday 13th February | All Week | Sandy Library |
Competitions Jungle Book colouring competition for the younger children plus a Where in the World competition for the older children |
| Monday 13th February | All Day | Sandy Library |
Design your own Elmer Drop in anytime and have a go at designing your own Elmer the Elephant |
| Monday 13th February | 2.15 | Bedford Central Library |
Bedford High Street in Old Photographs Following the success of our recent Bedford High Street History Project, local historian Richard Wildman gives an illustrated talk on the High Street then and now. A Good Afternoon Event |
| Monday 13th February | 3.00 | Kempston Library |
Magic Dave Magical fun for everyone! Book your place at the library Part of the Kempston Children's Book Festival |
| Tuesday 14th February | All Day | Sandy Library |
Design your own Valentines Card Come in anytime and make a card for the one you love |
| Tuesday 14th February |
10.00 11.30 2.00 |
Kempston Library |
Zoolab Fabulous fun with the Zoolab gang For children aged 5 to 12 years Book your place at the library Part of the Kempston Children's Book Festival |
| Tuesday 14th February | 10.45 | Dunstable Library |
Baby Calm For babies under 13 months. |
| Wednesday 15th February | 10.45 | Dunstable Library |
Octonauts Activity Time Octonauts crafts and activities for under 9's. Collect your free ticket at the library |
| Wednesday 15th February | 2.30 | Wootton Library |
Monsters Craft Event Drop in for monstrous crafty fun! |
| Thursday 16th February | All Day | Sandy Library |
Design your own Elmer Drop in anytime and have a go at designing your own Elmer the Elephant |
| Thursday 16th February |
10.00 11.15 |
Leighton Buzzard Library |
Elmer Craft Event Join us for great fun creating Elmer crafts and activities. Free tickets from the library |
| Thursday 16th February | 10.30 | Shefford Library |
Elmer Craft Event Join us for great fun creating Elmer crafts and activities. |
| Thursday 16th February | 2.30 | Kempston Library |
Manga Workshop Karen Rubins joins us to share her Manga skills For children aged 12 to 17 years Book your place at the library Part of the Kempston Children's Book Festival |
| Thursday 2nd February | 3.00 | Toddington Library |
Horrid Henry Crafts Join us for fabulously horrid crafts and activities! |
| Thursday 16th February | 4.00 | Dunstable Library |
Older Craft Time Crafts for children aged 7 and over Collect your free ticket at the library |
| Tuesday 21st February | 11.00 | Kempston Library |
Maisy Mouse at Rhymetime Join us for stories, rhymes and Maisy crafts Part of the Kempston Children's Book Festival |
| Wednesday 22nd February | 11.00 | Wootton Library |
Coffee Morning Come along for coffee, tea and biscuits, plus the chance to reminisce about your childhood. |
| Friday 24th February | 11.00 | Bedford Central Library |
A-courting we will go Love and romance A Down Memory Lane Event |
| Saturday 25th February | 2.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Reading Groups Meet Would you like to know more about Reading Groups? Do you want to start a group or join one? Come along and get together with like minded individuals between 2.00 and 3.00 in the meeting room. |
| Monday 27th February | 2.15 | Bedford Central Library |
St Pancras - Present and Future David Wood returns with part 2 of his talk, this time concentrating on the station in 2012 and future plans. A Good Afternoon Event |
| Monday 27th February | 2.30 | Flitwick Library |
Frederick Thurston, Luton photographs 1863-1954 An illustrated talk by Elizabeth Adey, Curator of Wardown Park Museum. A Good Afternoon Event |
| Friday 9th March | 12.00 | Shefford Library |
Valuation Day Peacocks auctioneers will be here ready to value your jewellery, antiques and collectibles. Maximum 2 items per person. |
| Monday 12th March | 2.15 | Bedford Central Library |
Researching Women In Olympics Stephanie Daniels, local author of 'A Proper Spectacle: women Olympians 1900-36' tells us about the early days of women in sport. A Good Afternoon Event |
| Wednesday 14th March | 12.00 | Wootton Library |
Valuation Day Peacocks auctioneers will be here ready to value your jewellery, antiques and collectibles. Maximum 2 items per person. |
| Saturday 17th March | 10.30 | Wootton Library |
Octonauts Craft Event Octonaut fun for everyone! |
| Monday 26th March | 2.15 | Bedford Central Library |
Celebration! Come and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Good Afternoon A Good Afternoon Event |
| Monday 26th March | 2.30 | Flitwick Library |
Ever wondered what Morris Dancing is all about? Brian Mander from Redbornstoke Morris gives us the fuller picture. A Good Afternoon Event |
| Friday 30th March | 11.00 | Bedford Central Library |
Full Steam Ahead Yesteryear travel A Down Memory Lane Event |
