Voting for the 2023 Great Stone Face award is now open! NH students in grades 4-6 can vote for their favorite book from a list of 20 nominees. Voting will end on April 30 and the winner will be announced in early May.
February is Black History Month! Using the link below you can view our curated list of 80 books for children covering the Civil Rights movement, Reconstruction, prominent figures in history, stories and picture books featuring Black characters, and biographies of contemporary sports stars and political figures.
You can place a hold on any of these titles using the 'Place Request' button and entering your library barcode and password.
Kids throughout New Hampshire have voted, and the winner of this year’s Ladybug Award is….Milk and Juice: a Recycling Romance by Meredith Crandall Brown!
Check out the top checked out Children's books of 2022! Click on any of the covers to place a hold on one of these well-loved titles.
Here at the Bedford Public Library, we're looking ahead to an exciting year of new books to read! But before we start in on our 2023 challenges and all of the reviews for new books to come, here are some of the staff's favorite books that we read in 2022!
To find any of these books in our online catalog, hover over the cover image, then click on a format icon. You can also call (603) 472-2300 or email reference@bedfordnh.org to place a request.
It's that time of year again! From now until December 21 readers up to third grade can vote for their favorite nominee for this year's Ladybug Award in the Children's Room!
The Ladybug Picture Book Award is designed to promote early literacy and honor the best in recent children's picture books. A committee of children's librarians from around the state selects 10 picture book titles each spring. Then, during December, New Hampshire children from preschool to 3rd grade choose the winner.
Learn about Native American culture and history with these titles from the Children's Room!
Audiobooks have been increasing in popularity over the last decade – and it’s easy to understand why. In addition to being a great alternative for readers with low vision or reading difficulties, audiobooks are a fun way to make reading more portable and flexible. Popping a CD into your car’s player or connecting an eAudiobook over Bluetooth makes your commute go faster. Or you can plug your headphones into a Playaway on a lanyard while you clean house
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Browse the carousels below to find biographies, fiction, and poetry to help you explore Hispanic perspectives and culture.
Fiction for Adults
Fall is a special time in New England. Even though the days are getting shorter and there's a bit of a chill creeping into the air, there's still time to get outside for a spectacular fall hiking adventure!
Browse the carousels below to find guides to some New England's best trails and views as well as books for kids and parents so everyone can participate!
Need more recommendations? Looking for something farther afield? The Reference Desk is here to help! Just call (603) 472-2300 or email reference@bedfordnh.org.
