Library Blog
Kids
Posted on Wed, July 18, 2018 - 12:07pm
What would SUMMER be without our annual ROCKIN' FUN FAIRE!! Join us on August 2nd from 10:30-Noon.
Come ONE! Come ALL! The lower level of the library will be turned into a rockin' carnival. Step up and try your luck at some skill games and rack up points. Even the youngest win prizes.
Be sure to…
Kids
Posted on Mon, July 16, 2018 - 12:43pm
We are excited that Bedford Fire, Police and Public Works will be coming to the library again this year! They'll be bringing their awesome trucks and equipment for everyone to climb in, touch, and learn about the importance of these vehicles.
The trucks will all be on display at the Bedford Village…
Kids
Posted on Wed, July 11, 2018 - 10:12am
Keith Munslow will be here to entertain us on Tuesday, July 24th at 1:30 pm!
What does Keith Munslow do? A little of everything. He tells stories, draws, sings, and generally cracks up his audience with hilarious school stories, funky, upbeat music, lighting-fast cartooning and on the spot…
Kids
Posted on Tue, July 03, 2018 - 10:47am
Norman is known for bringing fresh energy to his shows. He views his show as a conversation with the audience rather than a performance for them. He gets the audience to react in ways they never throught they could. Swinging and smashing stuff, he makes hundreds of people suspend their belief with…
Teens
Posted on Thu, June 28, 2018 - 12:22pm
Just in time for summer, our new Teen Space furniture has arrived! Next to the YA books on the main level, you'll now find our new furniture setup. There are comfy chairs to curl up and read in, as well as chairs with built-in tablet tables to prop up your devices as you study. We also have an…
Kids
Posted on Wed, June 27, 2018 - 09:53am
What is taiko? The word in Japanese literally means drum. Come check out the thunderous sounds of the Japanese drum to experience the heartbeat of Japan through the sound of taiko! The show starts at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 14th. There is a workshop for kids ages 6 and up at 11:30 a.m.…
Kids
Posted on Mon, June 18, 2018 - 12:23pm
The animals are coming! Several kinds of exotic wildlife from around the globe will be featured in this year's presentation! Join us for one of the two shows we have scheduled. It is sure to be wild! Online registration is open. Show times are 11:00 am and 1 pm.
Kids
Posted on Mon, June 04, 2018 - 05:33am
Are you ready to rock? Jason Tardy, the juggling artist, will be here to kick off the Summer Reading Program - LIBRARIES ROCK!
The Kick-Off is Tuesday, June 26th at 1:30 pm at the Bedford Village Common Gazebo. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy Jason Tardy's fast paced juggling routines, off-…
Kids
Posted on Thu, May 24, 2018 - 12:40pm
The Summer Reading Program will be starting soon. Regisration opens on June 11! This rockin' program is open Bedford residents ages 3-12. Bring your child/ren in person to the library to register. Don’t forget your library card! This program is designed to fit your schedule. Come once or every…
Kids
Posted on Tue, May 08, 2018 - 11:53am
Calling all moms, aunts, grandmothers! Start your morning with storytime, music and movement, a fun craft and of course delicious munchkins and coffee!!
Join us on Saturday, June 2 from 10:00-11:00am in Children's Castle.
This storytime is open to all Bedford families with children 2-6 years old…
Kids
Posted on Fri, April 06, 2018 - 07:09am
Spring Break is upon us....what's up at the library? For starters, our STEM program: Grossology! Friday, April 27...Morning Session (Age 5-7) from 10:00-11:30...Afternoon Session (Age 8-12) from 1:00-2:30. "Grossology" has been defined as: the (impolite) science of the human body. Have fun…
Kids
Posted on Fri, April 06, 2018 - 06:50am
Vote, vote, vote! The deadline for selecting your favorite Great Stone Face title is drawing nigh. Ballots cast after April 27 cannot be counted. The 20 books in contention have been on display since last May, but for all you procrastinators out there, you still have a chance to read one or two…
Kids
Posted on Fri, April 06, 2018 - 06:37am
They're here! The list of contenders for this year's Ladybug Picture Book Award has been released, and all the books have been put out on display. Our young patrons ranging in age from Age 3 to Grade 3 are invited and encouraged to come in and check them out. The New Hampshire Center for the Book…
Kids
Posted on Tue, March 06, 2018 - 12:13pm
Spring is just around the corner, and that means Storytime is commencing a fun new season! Did you know that these classes serve all youngsters from birth through age 6? For drop-in sessions, geared to children 3 years of age and older, no registration is needed...just come on by and join us on…
Kids
Posted on Tue, March 06, 2018 - 11:47am
Book Buzzers will find a lot to like in April's club selection: Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan. Even though published over 8 years ago, when it won many awards, the topic is in the current headlines almost daily. When Esperanza's wealthy father is killed in Mexico, she and her mother must…
Kids
Posted on Tue, March 06, 2018 - 11:11am
Our lovable Lilly continues to make a hit on her monthly visits to the library. She loves to meet and greet the kids, and she loves having them read to her even more! Each child gets a 15-minute private session to practice his or her reading skills, with Lilly sitting by to encourage...she never…
Kids
Posted on Fri, February 09, 2018 - 08:38am
February Vacation is right around the corner, so hang in there, kids! And just in case you're looking for something to do, the library has lined up some boredom-busters, just for you!
Monday, February 26...Our Magformers will be available for free play for all ages from 12:00-4:00pm.
Tuesday,…
Kids
Posted on Fri, February 09, 2018 - 08:37am
Lilly can't wait for her monthly visit to the library to see her young friends! She will be here on Thursday, March 1st, from 4:00 - 5:30pm. She will sit by patiently and listen to the kids practice their reading skills in private 15-minute sessions. Children may prefer family members to sit in…
Kids
Posted on Fri, February 09, 2018 - 08:33am
Calling all Book Buzz members and wannabes (grades 4-6)...you won't want to miss the next exciting book up for discussion! Unsinkable is the first volume of Gordon Korman's Titanic series. Plenty of danger awaits four young passengers who have recently become friends, despite having very…
Kids
Posted on Thu, January 18, 2018 - 12:20pm
Calling all dads, granddads, uncles and all interested parties! How about a special morning with your kids at the library? Storytime will include picture books, music and movement, and a fun craft to do with your child. Oh, and did we mention the donuts? Donuts and coffee will be on offer, as well…
Kids
Posted on Thu, January 18, 2018 - 12:05pm
Lilly can't wait for her monthly visit to the library to see her young friends! She will be here on Thursday, March 1st, from 4:00 - 5:30pm. She will sit by patiently and listen to the kids practice their reading skills in private 15-minute sessions. Children may prefer family members to sit in...…
Kids
Posted on Thu, January 18, 2018 - 11:44am
February Vacation is right around the corner, so hang in there, kids! And just in case you're looking for something to do, the library has lined up some boredom-busters, just for you!
Monday, February 26...Our Magformers will be available for free play for all ages from 12:00-4:00pm.
Tuesday,…
Kids
Posted on Fri, January 12, 2018 - 09:08am
And the winner is...Woodpecker Wants a Waffle, written and illustrated by Steve Breen. Benny the woodpecker would go to any lengths to get a taste of yummy waffles with syrup at the local restaurant! The coveted Ladybug Children's Book Award is indigenous to New Hampshire, the winner being…
Kids
Posted on Mon, January 08, 2018 - 02:32pm
Mother Goose is on the loose, and there is still time to register! We are offering three sessions per week this winter, so hopefully there will be room for all those interested in attending. Simple books, rhymes and songs are often accompanied by bells, shakers, drums and such, which are…
Kids
Posted on Mon, January 08, 2018 - 02:15pm
Something new has been added to the Storytime schedule! Our popular Wednesday morning Toddler session is filled, but threre is still plenty of room in the Monday morning class, which begins on January 17th at 10:00am. Consisting of stories and action songs, fingerplays and related crafts, there is…