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Kids
Posted on Tue, July 07, 2015 - 09:36am
On Thursday, July 16th at 10:00am, members of our own heroic Bedford Fire Department will be here to give an interesting and informative demonstration. Afterwards, you will be able to go out to the tanker truck and try squirting the hose! We appreciate our firefighters and what they do to keep us…
Kids
Posted on Tue, July 07, 2015 - 09:26am
Would you like to meet some amazing creatures with superpowers? Every time Mona Headen brings us her fun and informative wild animal show, we have to ask her to repeat it...so, there will be 2 presentations, back-to-back, on Tuesday, July 14. The morning show is filling quite rapidly, but there is…
Reference
Posted on Thu, July 02, 2015 - 10:00am
Thanks to the Bedford Library Foundation, the Library now offers a pass to Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough. The pass provides free admission for two adults and two youths. Castle in the Clouds is the Lucknow Estate, a rare example of Arts and Crafts style architecture that was built by a…
Kids
Posted on Tue, June 30, 2015 - 11:48am
Change of plans...On Wednesday, July 8, we expected to have some members of the US Navy pay a visit to the library...unfortunately, they have had a change in command and cannot make it at this time. We are trying to establish a new time for their visit....we'll keep you informed.
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, June 26, 2015 - 12:40pm
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 this week…
Teens
Posted on Wed, June 24, 2015 - 03:19pm
Summer is finally here and the Teen 8 Book Challenge at the Bedford Public Library has begun! Sign up at the library anytime during the summer and receive a journal to log your finished books. Once you have read 4 books, show your completed journal entries to a staff member and choose a mid-way…
Kids
Posted on Mon, June 22, 2015 - 07:26am
Wednesday, July 1st has been declared SUPERHERO DAY at the library! Everyone is invited to come dressed as their favorite superhero, real-life hero or comic book character...kids, adults, even library staff! Everyone in costume will receive a raffle ticket for a prize to be drawn at the end of the…
Kids
Posted on Mon, June 22, 2015 - 07:01am
Wanna be a hero this summer? All Bedford students entering 5th grade and above are invited and encouraged to join our Super Squad of Junior Librarians. What do they do? Mainly 2 things: Check off reading charts & hand out prizes at Superhero Academy, and assist kids with crafts in the Bat Cave…
Kids
Posted on Mon, June 22, 2015 - 06:57am
Real heroes don't reside in comic books! You're invited to meet and greet some members of the Manchester Mounted Police Unit on Thursday, June 25. They will be here with their horses in the lower (Common) parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. No registration is required...just drop by and get…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, June 18, 2015 - 12:58pm
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 this week…
Kids
Posted on Fri, June 05, 2015 - 05:21am
Hey, kids! The time is finally here to sign up for the Super Summer Reading Program! Beginning Monday, June 8th, you can come into the library and get assigned to a reading team and start racking up points. Spiderman or Batman...which will it be? It's luck of the draw...and remember, superheroes…
Kids
Posted on Fri, June 05, 2015 - 05:14am
Did you know...? We are offering Infant and Toddler Storytimes this summer! The session will run from June 23 - August 5, in the usual time slots: Mother Goose on Tuesdays at 10:00am and Toddler 2s on Wednesdays at 10:00am Only the venue has changed....we will meet in the McAllaster Room instead of…
Kids
Posted on Wed, June 03, 2015 - 05:43am
Wanna be a hero this summer? All Bedford students entering 5th grade and above are invited and encouraged to join our Super Squad of Junior Librarians. What do they do? Mainly 2 things: Check off reading charts & hand out prizes at Superhero Academy, and assist kids with crafts in the Bat Cave…
Kids
Posted on Fri, May 15, 2015 - 05:52am
Now it can be told... This year's Great Stone Face Book Award goes to Chris Grabenstein for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library. The graphic novel Cardboard, by Doug TenNapel, came in a close second, only 6 votes behind. Third place went to Athlete vs. Mathlete, by W.C. Mack. All told, the…
Kids
Posted on Fri, May 08, 2015 - 06:28am
"Every Hero Has a Story"...that's the theme of this year's Summer Reading Program! We're planning a fun-filled summer for you here at the library, featuring Superheroes and Real-Life Heroes. Miss Luci will be visiting Bedford schools in June to tell you all about it. There will also be scads of…
Kids
Posted on Fri, April 24, 2015 - 06:41am
Need some vacation inspiriation? Experience the award-winning animated hit like never before in the full-length sing-along edition. Join Anna as she sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with mountain man Kristoff and a snowman named Olaf, to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped…
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 20, 2015 - 08:46am
Last, but not least... Toadstool gift card winners for the final week of our Poetry Contest are: Selar Kotlar and Max Murhti. Congratulations to all who channeled their inner muses and entered the contest. Don't stop dreaming...don't stop writing...and don't stop visiting us at the library!
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 20, 2015 - 08:39am
If you’re looking for something fun to occupy your days of leisure, we may have something for you! Are LEGOs your thing? On Wednesday, April 29, Bedford Recreation Director Jane O’Brien will be presenting a program on LEGO building here at the library, from 1:00-3:30pm. Miss Jane will post a…
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 20, 2015 - 08:17am
April is the month for voting on 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 on…
Kids
Posted on Wed, April 15, 2015 - 05:11am
Hey, kids...Maddy will be back tomorrow, Thursday, from 4:00 - 5:30! There are still a few time slots left if you'd like to come and read with her. Maddy is a sweet, patient Golden Retriever who loves to listen to kids practice their reading skills. You may register on-line or just drop by and see…
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 13, 2015 - 11:20am
We're excited to announce the first week's winners in our April Poem in Your Pocket Contest! In the younger age category, Melody McCarthy won with her poem on a paint chip about the color called "Candy Mix". The honors in the Age 8 & up category went to Claire Kraemer, with a wonderful original…
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 06, 2015 - 12:33pm
Well, the snow is finally melting, and Spring Break is just around the corner! If you’re looking for something fun to occupy your days of leisure, we may have something for you! Are LEGOs your thing? On Wednesday, April 29, Bedford Recreation Director Jane O’Brien will be presenting a program on…
Kids
Posted on Tue, March 31, 2015 - 10:21am
April is the month for voting on 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 are still a few weeks remaining to catch up…
Kids
Posted on Tue, March 31, 2015 - 09:50am
In honor of National Poetry Month, we're having a "Pocket Poem Contest" in the Children's Library. You could win a gift certificate to Toadstool Bookshop! Simply bring in your poems and put them in the pockets on the bulletin board. There will be 2 levels for judging: Age 7 and under & Age 8-13…
Kids
Posted on Fri, March 20, 2015 - 08:04am
Do you have a poem in your pocket? April is National Poetry Month, and we'll be celebrating with special displays and activities. There will be an ongoing Poetry Contest throughout April, with weekly prizes. Thursday, April 30th is Poem in Your Pocket Day...drop by the Children's Library for…