Bedford Free Library

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HOURS OF OPERATION

 Monday - Friday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
 Saturday
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday
Closed

 CLOSINGS

INDEPENDENCE DAY
Thursday, July 4
LABOR DAY
Saturday, August 31
Monday, September 2

WEEKLY STORYTIMES



Tuesday, 2:00 pm
(Not in July)
Thursday, 11:15 am

 Preschoolers with adult
No registration required
 

 

32 Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506   914.234.3570

DIGITAL MEDIA

TECHNOLOGY TUESDAYS
eReader help
Need help downloading ebooks to your device?
Sign up for individual or small group instruction.
iPad - 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 2:00
Kindle - 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 2:00
Nook - every Tuesday at 2:30
See the flier for what you need to bring etc.

The Bedford Free Library offers a variety of digital media for patrons to download to their devices

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Tumblebook
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Overdrive Advantage: digital audio and ebooks for Kindle, Nook, Apple and more. Our collection.
Freading: tens of thousands of ebooks available for download anytime, anywhere with no restrictions.
Freegal: downloadable music that will be yours forever - FAQ
BookMyne: quick and easy access to your local library on Apple devices and Androids.
TumbleBook Library: delightful online collection of talking, animated picture books for children.
OneClickdigital:
teen and children’s audiobooks available for unlimited and instant download to your MP3 player or iPod.

Public Access Computers and Wireless available at the Library.

NOOK LENDING PROGRAM

nook simple touchThe Library now has
three preloaded Nooks
available for patrons to borrow
New titles recently added
 3 week lending period
Lending policy

Program is funded by
 The Friends of the Bedford Free Library

COMMUNITY INFORMATION 

TOWN OF BEDFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Town of Bedford Police Department offers a free email and text service which sends up to the minute community messages, advisories and alerts. Register at www.nixle.com

BEDFORD RECREATION DEPT.
Spring brochure is now available

GOODWILL DONATION XPRESS
Now at 742 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills
(opposite ShopRite)
Open 9:00 - 6:00 every day.

FOOD DRIVE
Drop off donations of non-perishable
food items at the Library for the
Northern Westchester Community Center

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FRIENDS BOOK SALE
ONE DAY ONLY
SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH, 9-4

The Friends are trying really hard to hold their book sale but Mother Nature is not
cooperating! Stop by Saturday and stock up on your summer reading.

 YOUNG ADULTS

READING GAME KICKOFF
FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Entering grades 6 & up
Wednesday, June 19 at 3:30
Celebrate this summer’s theme
 “Ground Breaking Reads”
PLAY JEOPARDY
See the flier for details
Registration is required
Call 914 234 3570
You can track your reading online and earn points for a gift certificate. Reading game rules.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Listen to advice from FLMS students
Have your questions answered
Two sessions:
Wednesdays at 6:00
July 31 or August 28
Sign up for either
For girls entering 6th grade

 PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

DR. DIYANNI MINI COURSE
The Genius of George Orwell
Sample some of the best of Orwell’s
lesser known essays. 
Thursday, June 13th & 20th at 4:30 - 6:00
Pound Ridge Library

(914) 764 5085
Tuesday, June 18 & 25 at 4:30 - 5:45
Bedford Free Library

(914) 234 3570
Register at each Library.
Click here to read essays

GADGETS WITH GREG
Need help downloading ebooks or audiobooks?
Confused by a new phone, iPad, iPod, computer?
Greg will be here:
June 19 & 26, July 24, Aug. 12, 19, 26
No registration. 
Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00

COFFEE AND BOOK KLATCH
4th Thursday of each month at 11:00
Come for coffee and chat about books
All are welcome and no registration.

Books discussed

MUSEUM PASS PROGRAM

Free passes to several local museums available
Aldrich Museum
The Hammond Museum
Katonah Museum of Art

Also the Museum of Natural History in NY
(Two vouchers per family per year)


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ANNUAL APPEAL FOR 2012 - 2013

Please support the Annual Appeal
Information is available here.
You can donate by using PayPal

 

Or Network for Good

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There is still time to support this appeal which will end June 30, 2013. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Margaret or call the Library at (914) 234 3570.

 Sign up here for Library emails

 SUMMER IN THE LIBRARY

SUMMER IN THE CHILDREN’S & YA ROOM
TRACK YOUR READING ONLINE HERE

SUMMER IN THE CHILDREN’S ROOM
Details now available
Registration for all programs has begun
Call to register. Space is limited for all programs.

(914) 234 3570

TRUCK DAY
Saturday, June 15
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Parking lot of Bedford Presbyterian Church

No charge, no registration
Fun day for all ages

 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

MUSICAL MOTHER GOOSE
Ages 12 - 30 months
Wednesdays at 10:15
Next session will be in the summer
Registration began Monday, June 3 at 10:00

BEDFORD BABIES
Ages 11 months or less
Tuesdays at 9:30 - 10:30
Next session will be in the fall

SCHOOL SCRABBLE
Grades 4-8
Program runs September 24 through May
Mondays at 4:30 - 5:30
Friends & Family Summer Session
Grade 4 - adult
Mondays, July 8 - 29
This is for families - adults welcome

KNITWITS
Grades 4-8
Summer Session
4 Weeks -
Wednesdays, July 10 - 31, 4:30 - 5:30
Beginners welcome

STORIES, SONGS AND SURPRISES
Fun for preschoolers with an adult.
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This is a fun activity for children ages 2 to 5.
Tuesdays at 2:00 and
Thursdays at 11:15
No registration
Themes for June

POETRY CONTEST
Poetry contest winners are:
Ages 6 - 9
1st: “Fall Is...”
Christina Gregory
2nd: “Hawk”
Alexa Madrid
3rd: “Carnival”
Olivia Tino
All entries for ages 6-9

Ages 10 - 12
1st: “The Two O’s of Eyes”
Warren Kennedy-Nolle
2nd: “The Meadow”
Sydney Stoller
3rd: “The Barn”
Izzy Lavinksy
All entries for ages 10-12

Ages 13 - 18
1st: “Perfect”
Lindsay West
2nd: “Forever Young”
Anna-Sophia Boguraev
All entries for ages 13-18

LIBRARY BAGS FOR SALE
Organize your library material,
 or fill it full of bargain books from the Library cart
Bedford Free Library bag
$6.00 each or 2 for $10.00

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