32 Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506   914.234.3570

CHILDREN’S ROOM
One of the first people to greet you as you enter the Library is the Children’s Librarian, Shodie Alcorn. This wonderful space occupies half of the lower level of the Library. The front section is home to the non fiction section and Shodie’s desk which is full of materials for her extensive programs and other community information. The back half of the children’s room has picture books, easy and young readers, foreign language books, board books, puzzles and a comfortable area to sit and read. There are also two MAC computers for games, a computer with internet access, word processing and a printer, and a color copier. This is the most active and delightful area of the building. Please be aware that, as we consider safety to be of paramount importance, the Library has a Policy Regarding the Behavior and Supervision of Children which we ask all parents, guardians and caregivers to follow.

CHILDREN’S ROOM CALENDAR
August
September

WEEKLY STORYTIMES
Tuesday, 2:00 pm preschool storytime with adult.
Thursday, 11:15 am preschool children with adult.
 No registration needed.

JIGSAW PUZZLE
Help assemble a 500 piece puzzle in the JUV/YA room. Just for fun.

ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bedford Free Library
The entries for 2010 are:
 Ages 6-9, 10-12, 13-18
The list of winners
(This program is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Library - proceeds are used to support the Library)

RESOURCE LISTS
Comprehensive lists of books available in the Children’s Room on a wide variety of topics.

RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE CHILDREN’S COLLECTION
January, 2010
February, 2010
March, 2010
April, 2010
May, 2010
June, 2010
July, 2010

AWARD WINNERS
Caldecott Medal Winners
Newbery Medal Winners

OPRAH’S SUMMER READS FOR KIDS

MUSICAL MOTHER GOOSE
Session I: Sept. 29 - Oct. 27
Session II: Nov. 3 - Dec. 8
Wednesdays from 10:15 - 11:00
Ages 12 - 30 months
Registration begins September 1 at 10:00 am
(Free of charge thanks to the generosity of a patron)

BEDFORD BABIES
Great opportunity to meet other new parents and to share
the joys and challenges of parenthood.
Facilitated by Adrian Kalikow M.Ed. 
Next session:
Tuesday, Sept. 28 thru Nov. 16 at 9:30 - 10:30
Registration begins Wednesday, September 1 at 10:00
(Free of charge thanks to the generosity of a patron)

SCRABBLE CLUB
Grades 4 - 8
Mondays at 4:30 - 5:30
September 20 - May
Registration required - full details at the link above
 

TRUCK DAY
Photos and a write-up courtesy of Laurie Lichtenstein from the Bedford Katonah Patch
 (www.bedford.patch.com)
Additional photos from Truck Day