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 collection 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.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
Call (914) 234 3570

2012 WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED

CALDECOTT AWARD
A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka

NEWBERY AWARD
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos

LISTS OF PREVIOUS WINNERS

Caldecott Medal Winners
Newbery Medal Winners

CHILDREN’S ROOM CALENDAR

February

 2011 ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST
Winners and poems

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 & February, 2011
March, 2011, April, 2011
May, 2011, June, 2011
July, 2011
October & November, 2011
December, 2011

AWARD WINNERS - WEBSITES
Caldecott Medal Winners
Newbery Medal Winners
 

Tumble Downloadable Books
Visit the Tumble Book Library and discover a delightful online collection of talking, animated picture books.

PROGRAMS IN THE CHILDREN’S ROOM 

RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE
Wednesday, February 22
9:00 - 5:00
Ages 11 - 15
This very popular class will fill up quickly - register early
Free of charge

VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT
With Gabriele Burns
Thursday, February 9 at 4:00
Ages 4 - grade 2

CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS
Tuesday, February 21 at 2:00
Preschool - grade 2

RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE
Wednesday, February 22
9:00 - 5:00
Ages 11 - 15
Free of charge, register early

FAMILY MOVIE
“HAPPY FEET” - Rated PG
Thursday, February 23
4:00 - 6:00

LEAP DAY 2012 PARTY
Make a time capsule which you will open
 Leap Day 2016
Wednesday, February 29 at 4:30
Grades 3 - 5

SPECIAL PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES
During February
Thursdays at 11:00
Tuesdays at 2:00

SCHOOL SCRABBLE
Cornelia Guest returns for another year of
School Scrabble for grades 4 - 8
Mondays at 4:30 - 5:30
Begins again January 23

MUSICAL MOTHER GOOSE
Wednesdays from 10:15 - 11:00
Ages 12 - 30 months
Session I - February 1 - March 7
(No class February 22)
Session II - March 21 to May 2
(No class April 4 or 25)
Registration began January 3 at 10:00
(Free of charge thanks to the generosity of a patron)

BEDFORD BABIES
Not just for new parents - always something new to learn. Winter 8-week session runs
 Mar. 13 through May 8
(No class April 3)
Registration began January 3 at 10:00
(Free of charge thanks to the generosity of a patron

 DOWNLOAD CHILDREN’S BOOKS TO AN EBOOK READER 

Overdrive Advantage Program
Bedford Free Library is part of the Overdrive Advantage Program which offers access to a digital audio and ebook collection tailored to our Library.
We recently purchased several books FOR CHILDREN and teens - these are in addition to the Westchester Library System’s catalog
 

PHOTO ALBUMS OF RECENT EVENTS

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 2011
Musical Mother Goose in the Summer
Kindergarten Comes to Visit the Library
Halloween Crafts
Halloween Parades
Hannukah Storytime
Candy House Craft
Storybook Trees
Las Posadas de Navidad
Summer in the Children’s Room
Truck Day 2011
Lego Madness 2011
Ice Cream Social 2011
Storytime at the Park

CANDY HOUSE WORKSHOP
 GALLERY

HANNUKAH STORYTIME
 GALLERY

LAS POSADAS DE NAVIDAD
 GALLERY