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Posted on Wed, September 30, 2020 - 11:31am
Looking for something to read while you wait for John Grisham's next exciting legal thriller? Check out some recommendations below. Just click on the cover to reserve your copy for in-person or contact-free pickup!
Print Books
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Posted on Thu, September 24, 2020 - 08:12am
This spring, Kathy Stoughton, M. Ed., independent tutor and author, presented a virtual event in which she provided an overview of some of the programs available today that can help families lower their costs for college along with alternatives to the classical education model that are becoming…
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Posted on Wed, September 23, 2020 - 10:17am
We've had some great displays of all kinds of books for you to check out this month at the Bedford Public Library. Even if you missed visiting the displays in person, it's not too late to browse these collections online! Click on a book cover in one of the carousels below to learn more about the…
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Posted on Thu, September 10, 2020 - 02:22pm
Have you finished reading Outlander and its sequels and are searching for what to read next? Click the covers to find more books - filled with romance, adventure, history, great characters, and even a bit of time travel - that we think you'll love too!
Print Books
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Kids
Posted on Thu, September 10, 2020 - 11:27am
We are so excited to invite you to try our new StoryWalk at the Bedford Village Common!
Pick a nice day, pack a picnic, and head over to the common to take a stroll and enjoy Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litman and James Dean.As you stroll through the common, you’ll see pages of the…
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Posted on Thu, September 03, 2020 - 02:14pm
Looking for something new to read while you're biding your time waiting for Lee Child's newestt Jack Reacher book to arrive? Click the links below to find browsable collections of other books filled with fast-paced action and just deserts that we think you'll enjoy. All of these books are…
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Posted on Thu, August 27, 2020 - 02:17pm
Whether you're interested in sampling a new genre or author, you're short on time or attention or maybe you just love a good quick tale, sometime a short story is the perfect fit for your reading mood! At the Bedford Public Library, we have a lot of short story collections on the shelves - not…
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Posted on Thu, August 20, 2020 - 01:12pm
Did you love the twisting plot, unreliable narrator, and fast-paced suspense of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins? Click the links below to find some recommendations for other books we think you'll also enjoy!
Print Books
Large Print Books
Audiobooks
eBooks
eAudiobooks
Not finding what you'…
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Posted on Sun, August 16, 2020 - 08:40am
With over 50 bestsellers to her name, it's easy to see how Mary Higgins Clark earned the title Queen of Suspense. Even though she passed away earlier this year, Mary Higgins Clark left behind a rich literary legacy of fast-paced suspense novels with relatable heroines. If you've already read them…
Kids
Posted on Fri, August 14, 2020 - 11:00am
There's no doubt about it, helping patrons pick out books is one of our favorite parts of the job. Couple that with the notion that library services are changing with the times and our new Book Bundle Request Form was born. You fill out the form with information to let us know what you're looking…
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Posted on Thu, August 06, 2020 - 09:54am
Looking for the perfect cookbook? The Bedford Public Library has an extensive cookbook collection covering a wide variety of cuisines, methods and cooking styles. Clink the links below to browse curated collections for some ideas. (All of these books can be requested for contact-free pickup!)…
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Posted on Tue, July 28, 2020 - 05:21am
Have you fallen in love with Inspector Armand Gamache, the quirky residents of Three Pines and the intriguing mysteries that have made Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series a bestseller? Click the links to find some other books we think you might enjoy as well!
Print Books
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Posted on Thu, July 23, 2020 - 02:03pm
Even though a beach vacation may be harder to come by this year, summer is still the right time for the perfect beach read. Whether you make it to the sandy shore or are just imagining the surf from a sunny spot in your own back yard, we hope these themed browsable lists will help you pick out the…
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Posted on Fri, July 10, 2020 - 01:17pm
The Nightingale, written by Kristin Hannah, was published in 2015 and has been a local favorite in addition to spending 20 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. In other words, if you loved this story of two sisters caught up in the turmoil of occupied France during WWII, you're not alone…
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Posted on Tue, July 07, 2020 - 03:55am
Looking for an intriguing true (or mostly true) story for your Summer Reading this year? Click the links below to browse themed collections of memoirs and biographies all available to check out from the Bedford Public Library!
If you're looking for someone who didn't make the list or you can't…
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Posted on Tue, June 30, 2020 - 12:26pm
Can't get enough of the edge-of-your seat suspense and fast-paced thrillers that James Patterson is known for? Browse the carousels below and click on the cover images to find more books that we think you'll enjoy!
Looking for more suggestions or a personalized reading recommendation? Email the…
Kids
Posted on Fri, June 26, 2020 - 07:22am
Time for another round of Children's Staff Picks!
You can find these books by clicking on the cover to place a hold through our catalog.
Miss Kate's Picks
The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyBorn with a twisted foot, Ada’s mother has locked her up for most of her life-treating…
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Posted on Thu, June 18, 2020 - 06:05am
Are you on the hunt for your next great historical fiction read, but aren't sure where to start? Click the links below to find browsable lists of historical fiction, categorized by time period and book format and all available to request from the Bedford Public Library!
If your favorite era didn't…
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Posted on Mon, June 01, 2020 - 03:42pm
The weather is warming up and we're all looking forward to spending some time in the great outdoors. Here are a few browsable lists of books that you can request or download to help you enjoy time spent outside!
Gardening Books
Gardening eBooks
Gardening Books for Kids
Home and Yard Improvement…
Kids
Posted on Mon, June 01, 2020 - 10:21am
The 4th-6th graders of New Hampshire have chosen New Kid by Jerry Craft as the winner for the 2020 Great Stone Face Award! New Kid is available digitally on Hoopla and Overdrive if you haven't read it yet.
Here is the list of the 2020-2021 Nominees. Click on the cover to place a hold in the…
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Posted on Sat, May 23, 2020 - 11:09am
Staying home more also means that we’re all cooking at home more. Whether you’re learning to get creative when ingredients are sold out or discovering a love of baking and cooking with your extra time, here are a few online opportunities to enhance your cooking game and explore your love of food…
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Posted on Fri, May 22, 2020 - 12:05pm
Are you looking for a great Mystery or Suspense novel to request now that contact-free pickup has started? Click the links to explore these browsable themed collections and find great books that you can request or download with your Bedford Public Library card.
A Race Against Time
These characters…
Teens
Posted on Fri, May 15, 2020 - 09:09am
Are you a high school student looking for assistance with remote learning, test prep, and the college admissions process? There are many free online resources available to help you!
New Hampshire's Department of Education has created a website to provide students, parents, and teachers with…
Kids
Posted on Fri, May 08, 2020 - 07:54am
It's time to vote for the Great Stone Face Award!
Voting takes place from May 1-May 31 2020. The 2020 winner will be announced on June 1st.
Click here to cast your vote!
What is it? This award is given annually, to an author whose book receives the most votes from New Hampshire 4th-6th graders…
Kids
Posted on Thu, April 30, 2020 - 12:58pm
Here is another round of staff picks from our Children's Librarians!
You can find these books by visiting our ebooks page here: https://www.bedfordnhlibrary.org/ebooks-audiobooks
MIss Carla's Reviews:
24 Hours In Nowhere by Dusti Bowling
Gus is small. He is thirteen and much smarter than his…