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Date
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Time
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Library
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Event/Activity
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Monday 29th September
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2.30
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Flitwick Library|
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Bedfordshire Verses
An afternoon of poetry reading with local poet Frank Batt.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Enquiry Desk
A Good Afternoon Event|
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Friday 3rd October
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2.15
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Sandy Library|
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A mock trial with a local magistrate
Join Alan Painter and be put on trial!
A Good Afternoon Event|
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Monday 6th October
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10.00
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Dunstable Library|
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Family history on the Internet
Book your free session at Dunstable Library
A Discovery Day| and Part of the National Year of Reading|
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Thursday 9th October
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2.30
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Dunstable Library|
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Bedfordshire Verses
A celebration of Bedfordshire in poetry with local poet Frank Batt.
Part of the National Year of Reading|
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Thursday 9th October
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7.30
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Ampthill Library|
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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|
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Monday 13th October
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2:15
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Bedford Central Library|
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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| and
Part of the National Year of Reading|
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Monday 13th October
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10.00
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Dunstable Library|
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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| and Part of the National Year of Reading|
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Tuesday 14th October
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12.00
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Leighton Buzzard Library|
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Cinderella's 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|
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Tuesday 14th October
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7.30
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Biggleswade Library|
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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|
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Wednesday 15th October
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2.00
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Barton Library|
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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|
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Thursday 16th October
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7.00
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Bedford Central Library|
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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|
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Monday 20th October
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2.00
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Toddington Library|
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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|
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Thursday 23rd October
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7.30
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Shefford Library|
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Bedfordshire Women's Land Army
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.
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Tuesday 26th October
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10.30
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Toddington Library|
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Knitting Circle
Come and join our knitting circle. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
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Monday 27th October
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2:15
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Bedford Central Library|
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Africato the Amazon – the Art of Kim BrooksLocal 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|
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Monday 27th October
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2.30
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Flitwick Library|
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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|
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Thursday 30th October
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3.00
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Toddington Library|
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Spooky Craft and Activity Time
Join us for some spooky fun!
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Tuesday 4th November
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2.00
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Dunstable Library|
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Bedfordshire Women's Land Army
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.
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Monday 10th November
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2:15
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Bedford Central Library|
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We wouldn't have missed it for the World – The Women's Land Army in Bedfordshire, 1939-1950An 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 1940s and worked on Bedfordshire’s farms and market gardens. Books will be on sale.
A Good Afternoon Event| and
Part of the National Year of Reading|
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Tuesday 18th November
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2.00
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Dunstable Library|
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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|
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Thursday 20th November
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7.30
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Putnoe Library|
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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|
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Monday 24th November
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2:15
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Bedford Central Library|
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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|
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Monday 24th November
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2.30
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Flitwick Library|
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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|
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Monday 24th November
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2.00
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Putnoe Library|
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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|
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Tuesday 25th November
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7.00
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Putnoe Library|
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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|
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Thursday 27th November
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7.30
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Ampthill Library|
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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|
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Thursday 27th November
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7.30
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Putnoe Library|
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Writers Circle
Poems and short readings to delight and entertain.
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Friday 28th November
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All Day
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Putnoe Library|
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Love it, Hate it, Change it
Come along and have your say about the library service. Plus a chance to win a prize!
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Saturday 29th November
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2.30
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Putnoe Library|
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GeeJay Magic Show
Magical fun for children aged 3 - 10 years.
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Friday 28th November
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All Day
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Putnoe Library|
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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|
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Monday 8th December
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2.15
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Bedford Central Library|
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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|
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