Bedford Borough Council, Libraries

@nigelmwest Some essential maintenance took place last night, and the Virtual Library should now be accessible.

@BedsLibraries Is it just me or is the Virtual Library down? virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedf… Since about wednesday 11th Sept whenever I try to login it get a blank page.

@Marti33610Vicki We're so glad it made you smile 😊🌈 We'll pass your comment on to the team.

@theonlyJLD We don't have contact details for them, but they appear to be on Facebook.

@BedsLibraries looking for contact details for the cafe within Bedford Central Library - Green Coffee Co?

Check the link below for staffed opening hours at all libraries, as well as online services. bedford.gov.uk/.../your-local…... We are working to resolve this issue and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

❗ We are unable to receive phone calls at Kempston Library and Putnoe Library. You can reach staff during staffed hours at the following libraries- Bedford Central Library - 01234 718178 Bromham Library - 01234 824391 Wootton Library - 01234 766061

LibraryPlus is currently unavailable Kempston Library. The public computers and Wi-Fi are not currently available at any of our libraries. Items can still be returned and borrowed using the self-service machines. The Virtual Library and the library app are also inaccessible.

📢 UPDATE: Bedford Central Library is now open. Sorry again for any inconvenience caused.

❗ Bedford Central Library is currently closed due to a power failure. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Check opening times for other libraries and renew your books at the link below. bedford.gov.uk/libraries

And we know where you can pick up some fantastic books, absolutely free! 📚

Wootton Library will be closed from 1st to 3rd November for essential building works. Check other library opening times and renew your books at bedford.gov.uk/libraries We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Mini-Mobile will be seen around the borough this week instead of our Mobile Library which is off the road for it's MOT. Please keep your eyes peeled for a white van rather than the usual blue one!

Wootton Library will be open in LibraryPlus on the afternoon of Friday 8th September. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Remember you can join the #SummerReadingChallenge on the mobile library too! Check the link below for stop times 🚚 virtual-library.culturalservices.net/webingres/bedf…

Monday 28th August - Summer Bank Holiday Bedford Central, Bromham and Wootton Libraries will be CLOSED. Kempston and Putnoe Libraries will be open for LibraryPlus 10.00 am - 4.00 pm You will need to be a member of LibraryPlus to come into the library during LibraryPlus hours.

From Monday 14 August building works will be taking place on the second floor of Bedford Central Library to install a parent/carer and baby room, and meeting room. A small area of the library will be screened off while works take place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

✏️ We're running FREE crafts and activities every day of the summer holidays during staffed hours! Visit your local library to find out what's on or check the link below ⬇️ Don't forget to join the Summer Reading Challenge too! bedford.gov.uk/libraries/your…

🤩 We're amazed by our readers! Well done everyone! There's still time to register for the #SummerReadingChallenge at any Bedford Borough Library during staffed hours, and the mobile library 🚚 Learn how at the link below ⬇️ bedford.gov.uk/libraries/your…

Sign up for our first ever RPG at Kempston Library! For children ages 8-13, there are 4 sessions over the next few weeks. See poster below tweet for dates and times, or call 01234 276453 for more info #rpg #kempston

From Monday 14 August building works will be taking place on the second floor of Bedford Central Library to install a parent/carer and baby room, and meeting room. A small area of the library will be screened off while works take place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.