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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
For more information
about what's on in Bedfordshire click here
Page last updated: 7th October 2008
