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Posted on Wed, March 02, 2016 - 11:06am
What We've Been Reading Lately
Every now and then, library staff get together to trade recommendations and talk about what we've been reading. We'd like to share some of these suggestions with you.
Thanks to the Library Reads program, librarians sometimes have a chance to read books before they…
Reference
Posted on Wed, March 02, 2016 - 09:34am
With your library card (and password), you can access a comprehesive, authoritative database that covers all American history topics. American History Online is an excellent resource for middle and high school students and anyone who wants to delve deeper into American history. You can access…
Reference
Posted on Wed, February 03, 2016 - 07:03am
If you're curious to learn more about your family history, several excellent library resources can help you get started. The Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online databases contain census and military records, passenger lists, birth, marriage, and death records, plus much more. Both…
Reference
Posted on Thu, December 31, 2015 - 06:57am
Another new year, another chance to make (and break) resolutions. This year, resolve to take time to read, even if it's just a few minutes a day. We're here to help you choose the perfect book and go beyond the bestseller list.
As you can imagine, we read a lot of books. Check the staff picks…
Reference
Posted on Wed, December 30, 2015 - 03:31pm
Here are my top picks for books published in 2015!
The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan. I adore The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka Will and Kate) and everything British, so this fictionalized account of their courtship (if Kate was American and not nearly so well put-together) was…
Kids
Posted on Mon, December 14, 2015 - 01:23pm
April is a great time to join the Book Buzz, open to all kids aged 9-12! The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 11, from 5:00-6:00pm.The book up for discussion is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, by Chris Grabenstein...winner of last year's Great Stone Face Award. Library lock-in!…
Kids
Posted on Wed, November 25, 2015 - 07:41am
It's April, and time to vote for your favorite Great Stone Face book! All youngsters in Grades 4-6 are invited and encouraged to cast their ballots for their favorite title on the list. These books have been on display for almost a year now, but there is still a little time remaining to catch up…
Kids
Posted on Wed, November 25, 2015 - 07:37am
Good news...Maddy's coming back! Everyone's favorite golden retriever can't wait to come back to the library, now that she's recovered from some surgery on her leg. Maddy loves to lie close-by and listen to kids read to her. This will be her third year of helping kids gain confidence with their…
Kids
Posted on Wed, November 25, 2015 - 07:27am
The deadline for Ladybug voting is upon us! Students from age 3 to grade 3 are encouraged to come by and cast their ballots for their favorite picture book from the titles that have been on display since last spring. If you want your vote to count, you’ll need to do it soon...the deadline is…
Reference
Posted on Fri, October 30, 2015 - 12:21pm
Don't let the name deceive you. ReferenceUSA is not a reference book about the United States. It's a robust database of business information, plus residential and business phone numbers from around the country and much more. Trying to contact classmates to plan a class reunion? Try ReferenceUSA…
Kids
Posted on Fri, October 16, 2015 - 09:39am
Something new for kids from birth to 5 years of age... Our library will be joining with dozens of libraries around the state to begin a new initiative. Experts agree that the most important thing you can do to prepare your children to read is to read to them every day. Research proves that kids…
Kids
Posted on Fri, October 02, 2015 - 10:33am
Good news...Maddy's coming back! Everyone's favorite golden retriever can't wait to come back to the library, now that she's recovered from some surgery on her leg. Maddy loves to lie close-by and listen to kids read to her. This will be her third year of helping kids gain confidence with their…
Kids
Posted on Mon, September 28, 2015 - 12:38pm
THE BOOK BUZZ…
What’s the Buzz? A Book Club for kids 9-12 years old! You are invited to join us for lively book discussion, activities and snacks.When? Usually the third Monday of every month. However, the next meeting will be December 14 from 5:00-6:00pm, due to approaching holidays.Where?…
Reference
Posted on Fri, August 07, 2015 - 11:25am
Founded in 1916 by Annie E. Woodman, the Woodman Museum in Dover, NH is dedicated to history, science and the arts. Its collections are housed in four buildings:
Woodman House - houses the Natural History and War Memorial museums and contains extensive and well preserved collections of local area…
Kids
Posted on Mon, August 03, 2015 - 06:42am
Something new for kids from birth to 5 years of age...Our library will be joining with dozens of libraries around the state to begin a new initiative. Experts agree that the most important thing you can do to prepare your children to read is to read to them every day. Research proves that kids need…
Kids
Posted on Mon, August 03, 2015 - 06:28am
The tally is complete, and the winner is…the “Spiderman” team, logging in with 7409 books! The “Batman” team came in a close second, reading 7047 books. “Dewey the Superdog”, representing our youngest readers, made a good showing with 5178 books, for a grand total of 19,634 books read &…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, July 30, 2015 - 12:32pm
We've had over 140 adults register for our 7 Book Summer and over 65 teens register for the Teen 8 Book Challenge! Many people have earned their halfway prize (either a certificate for our book sale or for a 3D printed prize on our new 3D printer) by reading three books for adults or four books for…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, July 24, 2015 - 12:50pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What is Bedford reading?
Go…
Kids
Posted on Fri, July 24, 2015 - 06:12am
Something new and exciting has been added to the Children's Library collection! Playaway Launchpads are handheld tablets preloaded with fun, educational games for kids to play. They cover many topics and address three different age levels: 3-5, 7-9 & 10+. The good news is, you can check them…
Kids
Posted on Fri, July 24, 2015 - 05:30am
Who doesn’t watch in amazement when a screaming fire truck streaks by, or wonder what it would be like to drive a police car, with lights flashing, on the way to a crime scene? Or, how about those giant dump trucks and loaders at the construction site! You are invited to join us for an up-close…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Mon, July 20, 2015 - 12:04pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What is Bedford reading?
…
Kids
Posted on Thu, July 16, 2015 - 12:25pm
It's time to get started! The topic for our contest this year is heroes…write a story about your favorite superhero (or one you make up) or a person that you admire in real life. Something new this year… you can write your own Graphic Novel (comic book)! We’ll help by providing pages with the…
Kids
Posted on Tue, July 14, 2015 - 12:30pm
Tuesday, July 21…2:00pm…Visit with a Guide Dog. The owner will bring in one of her guide dogs who is retired from the field, and show photos of her service dogs that are still working with the blind. She will be happy to answer all your questions. There is no need to register for this...just come…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, July 10, 2015 - 12:38pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What's Bedford reading these past…
Kids
Posted on Thu, July 09, 2015 - 05:57am
Some heroes are found in books! Midgrade Book Club members (and those who are curious), listen up! Instead of the normal year-round schedule, we are offering one general summer session on Monday, July 20 at 4:00pm. Come prepared to share what you’ve been reading (yay or yuck) and what you would…