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28 August 2026
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Year of reading

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Save space and read anywhere with digital books from Bedford Borough libraries

As holiday season approaches, Bedford Borough Libraries are encouraging readers to swap bulky book stacks for a more convenient digital option, perfect for travel, leisure, and on-the-go reading. Library...
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Bedford Borough Council introduce ‘Year of Reading’ to help boost literacy rates

Bedford Borough Council’s Year of Reading is aimed at boosting literacy rates and encouraging a love of books across all age groups – as one in four primary school children are...
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