Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Master Certified Executive/Life Coach, Nancy Steiner believes that at any age, you can pivot. You can create a path that brings new purpose and unexpected joy to your life. Nancy made her own pivot late in life and now wants to share her experience with others. Register…
Spring Newsletter & Annual Appeal Reminder
Did you receive the Library’s Spring Newsletter in the mail? The Newsletter is full of library events and information. Spring 2022 Newsletter Donate to the 2021-2022 Bedford Free Library Annual Appeal and thank you for your support! Donate Now
Canasta for Beginners
TUESDAYS, May 3, 10, 17, 24 10 am – 12 noon This four week course at the library gives an introductory overview of the rules and strategy to playing Canasta. This is for beginners! Space is limited, please register online. Must attend all four sessions, no exceptions! Register Here More Information …
16th Annual Poetry Contest for Children and Young Adults
For poets ages 6 to 18 Deadline: Saturday, April 30 April is National Poetry Month and it’s the sixteenth anniversary of the Library Poetry Contest. Join us in a celebration of poetry with a wonderful opportunity for children and young adults to showcase their unique talents and have fun with poetry. Poems will be judged…
Pete The Cat Book Party
Thursday, April 7 3:15 – 4:00 Pre-K – Grade 2 Join us in the Library for Pete the Cat stories, games, and crafts. Register Here More Information
Bedford Babies Spring 2022
For babies 11 months or younger and their parents Tuesdays at 10:00 am April 19 & 26, May 3, 10, 17, 31, June 7 & 14 Meetings will be in the Library or on The Village Green – Bring a Blanket Mask is optional This 8 week program is the perfect opportunity for new parents…
Zoom Author Talk With Dr. Jeff Sebo
Thursday, March 10 7:30 – 8:30 pm In 2020, COVID-19, the Australia bushfires, and other global threats served as vivid reminders that human and nonhuman fates are increasingly linked. Human use of nonhuman animals contributes to pandemics, climate change, and other global threats, which, in turn, contribute to biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and nonhuman suffering.…
High School Writing Contest 2022
Bedford Free Library 14th Annual High School Writing Contest For high school students who attend school or reside in the Bedford Central School District Deadline: Monday, March 7 @ 5PM All entries must be submitted by as .PDF via email to mmcmanus@wlsmail.org Awards Ceremony at Bedford Free Library Thursday, March 31th @3:30 CATEGORIES: FICTION A…
Downloading With Charlie
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device. Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information. Register Here
Fox Read 2022 Book Discussion at Bedford Free Library
Wednesday, February 2 5:00pm Program will be held in the Library or via Zoom, pending current CDC guidelines The Bedford Teacher’s Association presents a community read of The Beautiful Struggle by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Copies of the book, both the original version and an adaptation for Young Adults (YA), are available for checkout at the Library. …
Delayed opening Friday, 2/25
The library will open at noon today. Need a book? Check out our digital collection at Libby/OverDrive
Crafts for the Community
Grab & Go Craft Grades 5 and Older Still Available! Due February 7 We will be making Valentines crafts to donate to The Health Care Team Members at Northern Westchester Hospital. There will be 2 different Grab & Go Craft Kits for you to choose from: *Making beaded Valentine keychains *Decorating treat bags with Valentine…
Lego® Club With Timmy, Winter 2022
Mondays 3:15 – 4:00 February 7, 14, 28 & March 7, 14, 21 6 sessions-come to one or all Grades K – 5 *Program location will be on ZOOM or in the Library, depending on current CDC guidelines Timmy has been a Lego enthusiast for many years. He is an award winner from the Bedford…
Baby Bounce & Rhyme and Musical Mother Goose Winter 2022
Program location will be on the Village Green or in the Library, pending current CDC guidelines Baby Bounce & Rhyme: Wednesdays at 9:30am Ages 4-12 months accompanied by an adult Musical Mother Goose: Wednesdays at 10:15 am Ages 12-30 months accompanied by an adult Session 1: Feb 2, 9, 16 & March 2, 9 Session…
Thanksgiving Closings
The Library will have the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November 24, Open 10AM to 1PM (Early Closing) Thursday, November 25, Closed Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27, Open Regular Hours Can’t wait for a book? Check out selections on Overdrive/Libby and download to your device. Check Out Overdrive/Libby
Stories, Songs and Surprises in the Village Green
Thursday, April 14 11:15-11:45 For Preschool Age with Caregiver This Week’s Theme: Ladybugs Join Mrs. Ramage on the Village Green for storytime!
Elf Yourself and Candy Houses
Elf Yourself: Thursday, December 2 Grab & Go Craft Grades K- 5 We will have pick up for supplies and directions for you to make a personalized ELF family, all you have to do is provide pictures of your family. Elf Yourself Registration More Information Candy Houses: Thursday, December 16 Grab & Go Craft One House Per…
Halloween Activities in our Area
Friday, October 29 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club’s Bedford Blaze: C&M Bedford Blaze Information Sunday, October 31 4:30 pm Bedford Fire Department Halloween Parade: BFD Halloween Parade Information
Fall Newsletter
Did you receive the Library’s Fall Newsletter in the mail? The Newsletter is full of upcoming library events and information. Fall 2021 Newsletter
Special Storytime at Rochambeau Farm
Saturday October 23 10:30am Rochambeau Farm 214 W Patent Road, Mt Kisco Family Event Join Mrs. Crummy at the Rochambeau Farm’s Fall Festival. She will be doing a storytime in the barn. Free of charge, no registration is required. More Information
Trails and Tales with the Bedford Riding Lanes
Tuesday, October 19 1:30-2:30 Ages 4 and up Family Event Join us for a fall hike on the Bedford Riding Trails. A BRLA member will lead us on a short kid friendly hike and we will take a break and have storytime in the woods with Mrs, Crummy. Register here More Information …
Create With Christa: Elf Yourself
Thursday, December 2 Grab & Go Craft Grades K- 5 We will have pick up for supplies and directions for you to make a personalized ELF family, all you have to do is provide pictures of your family. Register Here More Information
What to Expect in Middle School
Wednesday, August 18 – Girls Thursday, August 19 – Boys 5:00pm On the Village Green For rising Fox Lane 6th graders. A panel of current and past Fox Lane students will discuss navigating the middle school. There are two sessions – one for girls and one for boys. Bring a towel – wear a mask…
YA Summer Reading Game
For kids entering 6th Grade and older Summer Reading Game, 6/17 – 8/20 Last day to log reading is Friday, August 20 FUN and EASY to do! Here’s How it works: 1. Read any book of your choice, 50 pages = 1 point 2. Log # of pages and write a quick review At the…
YA Summer Reading With Friends
Tuesday, August 10 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Grades 6 & Up Do your summer reading and discuss books with friends. Registration required. Register here More Information Register here More Inform
Italian Language and Culture Class
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm August 3, 10, 17 September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 Via ZOOM THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN SPEAKERS. NOT FOR BEGINNERS! Mara De Matteo was born and raised in Italy and is very passionate about her native language. Mara combines lively conversation with grammatical instruction…
READsquared Summer Reading Game for K-5 & 6-12
For Kids entering K-5 Summer Reading game is open for registration! Use READsquared to track your reading online and a chance to win a weekly raffle prize! This year there is an app for your phone! READsquared Registration Summer Programs Brochure 2021 For kids entering 6th Grade and older Summer Reading Game, 6/17 – 8/20…
YA Summer Kickoff Event
Tuesday, June 15 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm On the Village Green Entering 6th Grade and Up Learn about Summer 2021 at the Library Sign up for programs Talk with friends Play games Eat snacks Bring a Towel- Wear a Mask- Social Distance Registration is necessary, please register online. Register Here More Information YA Summer…
Summer Kickoff Event: Animal Bingo
Wednesday, June 16 Village Green 5:00 pm Family Event Come join us for this fun family event! We will: Play Animal Bingo Learn about READsquared (Our online Summer reading game) Preview our summer programs Registration is required, please register online. Register Here More Information Summer Programs Brochure
We Are Open!
Hours: 10-6 weekdays, 10-2 Saturdays Our doors are open, no need to make an appointment Masks are required and social distancing a must! See you soon!
Baby Bounce & Rhyme and Musical Mother Goose Fall 2021
On the Village Green Baby Bounce & Rhyme: Wednesdays at 9:30am Ages 4-12 months accompanied by an adult Musical Mother Goose: Wednesdays at 10:15 am Ages 12-30 months accompanied by an adult Online Registration begins Tuesday, September 7 at 10:00 am Session 1: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 & Nov 3 Session 2: Nov 10,…
Storytime on the Village Green
Thursdays at 11:15 am This Week’s Theme: Choo Choo Trains Looks like a rainy Thursday “Ladybug” Storytime with Mrs. Crummy will be on Zoom. Time: Apr 29, 2021 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89001552707?pwd=WW1paFFCeERuVkxINjdJUEphRmhFZz09 Meeting ID: 890 0155 2707 Passcode: 283830 More Information
Silvia’s Hot Book Picks – Spring 2021
Silvia is out with her latest list of the most anticipated books of the season. Click below to see what’s hot this spring and use the links to our catalog to place your orders or print the list. Silvia’s Hot List