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Coronavirus Update 

Bedford Borough Libraries Update

From Monday 12 April, Bedford Borough Libraries will begin to reopen on a phased basis in line with the “next step” of the Government’s COVID-19 roadmap.

Central and Kempston libraries will open from 12^th April 2021, with Putnoe Library opening from 19^th April 2021. Bromham and Wootton libraries will open from 26^th April 2021, with a Select and Collect service available at these two sites for some hours between 14^th and 26^th April 2021.
Visit the Virtual Library for more details and opening times.

Central Bedfordshire Libraries Select and Collect

We will continue to offer Select and Collect services from our libraries whilst we plan the phased reopening of our libraries.

The safety of all our customers and staff is extremely important to us and we have a number of measures to put into place to allow for the safe re-opening of our libraries.
Whilst we do not have an agreed date for re-opening, we will endeavour to provide regular updates here, on our social media channels, and through local publicity at out libraries.
We thank you for your valuable support and look forward to welcoming you all back very soon.

Put the library in your pocket!

You can:

• Search the catalogue for a title (or scan an ISBN barcode) to see if we have the book and where it is
• Request titles with just two clicks!
• Renew your loans
• Check and cancel your reservations
• Keep on top of your account
• Link your card to your children's cards so you can manage everything in one place
• Find library details and locate the library on a map, it will even give you directions to the library!

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Find out more about the app on the Virtual Library.