Library Blog
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Mon, December 30, 2019 - 09:42am
We wish all of you a very happy 2020! We will be open until 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 31 and will be closed on New Year's Day. Remember, you can always access the eLibrary 24/7.
Kids
Posted on Thu, October 31, 2019 - 11:51am
November is a great time to play! Come explore the fun we have scheduled for the kids this November:
Story Times (see our calendar for a list of age appropriate story times and dates).
November 2 - Fall Fiber Fun Crafts in the Castle from 11am-2pm
November 4 - Book Buzz (Register online)
November 6…
Kids
Posted on Fri, September 27, 2019 - 09:08am
Come join us for a special kind of Story Time - Kamishibai!! It is pronounced Ka-me-she-by and means “Paper Theater.”
Popular in Japan in the early 1900’s as a means of entertainment and commerce, Kamishibai employs the use of a small theater, large illustrated cards, and theatrical voice.
The…
Kids
Posted on Fri, September 20, 2019 - 09:28am
A new session of Fall Story Times and Programs will begin on October 28th and registration begins Tuesday, October 15. Call us at 603-472-2300 to sign up or visit our website to sign up online.
Bedford cardholders only may attend programs at the Bedford Public Library - don't have a card? Ask us…
Kids
Posted on Tue, August 13, 2019 - 05:53am
Fall Story Times begin the week of September 9th and registration begins Monday, August 26th. Call us at 472-2300 to sign up for story time or visit our website to sign up online.
Bedford cardholders only may attend programs at the Bedford Public Library - don't have a card? Ask us how you may…
Kids
Posted on Mon, August 12, 2019 - 11:28am
We did it! All of our young Bedford readers worked together for the past 7 weeks to read over 10,200 hours! Great job, summer readers! Our pizza party on Saturday, August 10th was a big hit with a fun performance from Mr. Aaron and his band and pizza for all who attended, generously donated by 1750…
Kids
Posted on Tue, August 06, 2019 - 09:07am
After almost seven weeks of intergalactic summer reading, we are nearly at 10,000 hours read from all of our summer readers!
This Saturday at 11am, August 10th, join us at Bedford Village Common for an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD celebration! Mr. Aaron will perform at 11am with his band!
Sign up here right…
Kids
Posted on Tue, July 23, 2019 - 07:03am
Our END OF SUMMER PARTY is on August 10th at 11am at the Gazebo at Bedford Village Common - sign up starting July 29th!
We hope your summer is going well! If you haven't come in to sign up for summer reading yet, there's still time! We'll have free raffles and books for all kids, a performance by…
Kids
Posted on Tue, June 18, 2019 - 07:02am
Join us at the Gazebo behind the library for a hilarious summer reading kick off event! Children of all ages and their grownups can join us as we kick off our Summer Space Mission BLASTOFF with two of the most hilarious guys around! Toe Jam Puppet Band will provide an hour of interactive and fun…
Kids
Posted on Mon, June 03, 2019 - 03:28pm
Interested in being part of our Spaceflight Crew this summer? You must be a Bedford resident and entering 5th grades through 8th grades this year.
Fill out this form right away with your adult, so we can schedule you for a few days to participate this summer! Then, attend a training during the 2nd…
Kids
Posted on Wed, May 15, 2019 - 07:37am
Summer is nearly here and we'll be BLASTING OFF this summer with our space-themed summer reading program for ages 0-12! Our program will be slightly different this year, so check out all the details below to learn more!
How it Works:
1. Children aged 0-12 can sign up for the Summer Reading…
Kids
Posted on Wed, April 03, 2019 - 07:46am
April Vacation Week is almost here! What will we have going on in the Children's Room? Check it out!
Monday, April 22nd
10am - 11am - Paws and Books Meet and Greet
Come meet Lucy and Lilly our Paws and Books Pups.
Lilly and Lucy will be here for a meet and greet on April 22 from 10-11am. Drop in…
Kids
Posted on Fri, March 01, 2019 - 08:55am
Our next Book Buzz group will be at 5pm on Monday, March 4th! This is a terrific opportunity for young readers to gather and share their thoughts about their favorite (and not-so-favorite) books! Come to the library today to pick up your copy of the book we'll be reading for March's meeting, Mrs.…
Kids
Posted on Mon, February 25, 2019 - 09:09am
February Vacation week is here and you don't need to travel far to enjoy fun activities for the whole family! Join us at the library for lots of fun this week!
Join us Tuesday February 26th at 2pm for a Family Movie! Bring a blanket to spread out on and snacks, too while we watch The LEGO Movie…
Kids
Posted on Wed, January 23, 2019 - 10:04am
Our next Book Buzz group will be at 5pm on Monday, February 4th! This is a terrific opportunity for young readers to gather and share their thoughts about their favorite (and not-so-favorite) books! Come to the library today to pick up your copy of the book we'll be reading for February's meeting,…
Kids
Posted on Wed, January 23, 2019 - 09:52am
It's that time again to sign up to read to our paws-itively favorite friend, Lilly! Lilly will be able to listen to readers on Thursday, February 7th from 4pm-5:30pm, so sign up today for your 15 minute time slot.
It's time to introduce another furry friend that will be listening to children read…
Kids
Posted on Wed, January 02, 2019 - 09:18am
Sign up today for our 6-week long session of yoga for kids! Yoga for kids aged 4-7 is available and also for ages 8-12. No need to bring a mat, but registration is required as space is limited. A Bedford Library card is required for registration. Parents must remain in the downstairs area of the…
Kids
Posted on Wed, January 02, 2019 - 07:11am
Register and join us for our new program Kindergarten Club! Only for those aged 4-6, this group will enjoy stories, songs, activities, and crafts each week! Sign up your child today.
Join us for a special read aloud for ages 6-10 on January 28th at 4pm! Kamishibai is a special style of street…
Kids
Posted on Wed, January 02, 2019 - 07:04am
Our carpeting project is finished and the Children's Room is open again. Pop in any time to see the new layout and new carpet, play with our STEM-themed toys for children of all ages at the tables in the center of the room and play with the toys at the back of the room by the windows!
Kids
Posted on Wed, November 28, 2018 - 08:41am
The carpeting on the lower level of the library will be replaced between December 3rd and December 21st. The downstairs of the library including the Children's Room will close on Monday the 3rd of December and re-open on Saturday the 22nd of December.
Selected children's materials will be…
Kids
Posted on Fri, October 12, 2018 - 07:54am
Happy autumn, everyone! If you love this season, consider joining us in the Children's Room for some seasonal fun!
Join us in the Children's Room for a Halloween Bash on Tuesday, October 30th between 3pm and 5pm! We'll provide refreshments, activities like donuts on a string, make your own spider…
Kids
Posted on Wed, October 03, 2018 - 09:11am
Now that we are in the middle of fall, we have lots going on at the library and we welcome you to try out something new with us!
Namaste! Yoga for Ages 4-7 will be starting up this month on October 23rd and October 24th! Sign up for one or the other, but not both, please. We want to make sure…
Kids
Posted on Tue, September 11, 2018 - 09:28am
Happy fall! My name is Miss Grace and I’m delighted to be a part of this lovely community as the new Head of Children’s Services here at the Bedford Library. I have been working in public libraries, specifically in Children’s Departments, for about seven years and am very happy to be here in…
Kids
Posted on Mon, August 13, 2018 - 10:12am
We are winding down after a fantastic Summer Reading Program. You can still read and come in for one final reporting for your team, and chose a book, until August 31. As of August 11th, the total books read by all teams was 17,876!
The STRUMMERS have read 6,537. The DRUMMERS have read 5,727 and the…
Kids
Posted on Fri, July 27, 2018 - 05:58am
The Summer Reading Program Finale is coming up! Join us Friday, August 10 at 1:30 at the Bedford Village Common Gazebo.
Registration is open for the Ben Rudnick & Friends show. They play the hippest family music around! With countless awards to their credit, their adventrous, high-energy blend…