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Want to get a look at some of the new books you can expect at the Bedford Public Library this month? Browse the covers below to see what's on order with a May release date. If you see something you'd like to read, just click or tap on the cover image to visit our online catalog and get your hold request placed early!

Not seeing something you've been waiting for? Looking for a different format? Email reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to assist.

Remarkably Bright Creatures may be Shelby Van Pelt's first novel, but it's left an impression on many readers here at the Bedford Public Library. If you're a fan of this heartwarming story about a lonely widow and her unusual best friend (a curmudgeonly giant octopus) who helps her uncover a secret from the past, browse the carousels below to find more titles you may also enjoy.

Love reading about tight-knit communities filled with casts of unusual chracters and... crimes? Read on to find books filled with murder, mystery, mayhem and a healthy dose of small town life.

Not finding your favorite books? Looking for a title in a different format? Email reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to assist!

The weather's warming up and we're all starting to dream of summer vacations! If you're making plans for a trip of your own, (or even just interested in engaging in a little bit of armchair travel!) the Bedford Public Library has travel guides for a wide variety of locations both close to home and farther abroad.  Click on the links below to browse some of the most recent guides in our online catalog.

April showers this year will be bringing lots of fantastic new books! Browse the covers below for a sneak peek at some of the new titles we have on order with April release dates. See something you'd like to read? Click on the cover to visit our online catalog and place your holds early. You can also browse the list directly in our catalog.

Did you love the compelling psychological suspense and twisty plot line of The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes? If so, browse the carousels below to find more titles that we think you'll enjoy!

Historical Fiction is one of the most popular genres here at the Bedford Public Library. With so many great authors and stories that cross over into adventure, romance, fantasy, mystery and more, it's easy to see why!

Have you recently watched the hit movie A Man Called Otto?  Did you love A Man Called Ove, the book on which it is based? Scroll through the carousels below to find books that you may also enjoy - all available to check out from the Bedford Public Library!

Browse the images below for a sneak peek at some of the exciting new titles coming to the Bedford Public Library in March, 2023. Click on the covers to visit our online catalog so that you can read more about the books and place your hold requests early!

Need help placing a request? Not finding what you're looking for? Email reference@bedfordnh.org or call (603)472-2300 and we'll be happy to assist.

February is Black History Month. If you're looking for something to mark the event, browse the covers below to find books that illuminate the rich tapestry of African American history and culture.

To place a request, click on the image to visit our online catalog. Need help placing a hold or finding a book in a different format? Email reference@bedfordnh.org or call (603) 472-2300.