Tell us what you are thankful for by using the template to make your own thankful leaf to be displayed in local businesses. We encourage printing the leaves on colored paper or coloring them if on white paper! Click here to use our leaf template, or make your own Bedford Hills & Katonah Residents Please…
Closed for Veterans Day
The Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day. We will be open on Thursday with normal hours, 10:00 am -4:00 pm. Don’t want to wait for a book to read? Check out OverDrive and download books to your device. Click Here for OverDrive
Women of New York
Tuesday, November 10 7:00 – 8:30 pm New York has always been the home to many fabulous and influential women in history, politics, business, culture and the arts. In this presentation you will hear about “the” woman who owned her own brokerage firm, ran her own newspaper, was the first woman to address Congress, and…
Create With Christa: Holiday Edition
Grab & Go Crafts Elf Your Self Thursday, December 3 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. Registration is required, please register online or call the Library. Elf Your Self: Register Here More Information…
Halloween Activities in our Area
Friday, October 30 Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club’s Bedford Blaze: C&M Bedford Blaze Information Saturday, October 31 Town of Bedford Recreation and Parks Department’s Bedford BooFest: Bedford BooFest Information
Trick or Treat Storytime and Grab & Go Craft
Thursday, October 29 11:15 am via ZOOM Join us via ZOOM for Trick-or-Treat theme storytime and stop by the Library Thursday or Friday from 10-4 to pick up a storytime Grab & Go Craft. ZOOM Link More Information
Storytime on the Village Green
Thursdays at 11:15 am Weekly Storytime with Mrs. Crummy will be outside on the Village Green. Socially distanced and masks required. If there is inclement weather, Storytime will be via ZOOM. Link will be provided. Join in for this weekly themed storytime.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme and Musical Mother Goose Fall 2020 via ZOOM
Baby Bounce & Rhyme: Wednesdays at 9:30am via ZOOM Babies 4-12 months accompanied by an adult Musical Mother Goose: Wednesdays at 10:00 am via ZOOM Babies 12-30 months accompanied by an adult Session 1: Sept. 30 & Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Session 2: Nov 4, 18 & Dec. 2, 9, 16 With Angeline of…
Library is Open for Browsing by Appointment
Tuesdays – Fridays, 11am – 1 pm Make an appointment to come into the Library and browse the shelves! 20 minute appointments (with 10 minutes in between appointments for cleaning) Limit 2 individual patrons at a time or one family (children must stay with parents) Patrons will be greeted and asked to use hand sanitizer…
What to Expect in Middle School via Zoom
Wednesday, August 19 – Girls Thursday, August 20 – Boys 5:00pm 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. More Information Registration for Girls Registration for Boys
2020 Poetry Contest Winners
The winners of the 2020 Poetry Contest have been announced. We had delayed the outcome because we hoped to have a socially distanced ceremony in the fall. It looks like that will not be possible at this time. Thank you all poets for your work and hope to hear from you again in 2021. 2020…
Hip Hop Dance Class Via ZOOM
Hip Hop cancelled we will reschedule Session 2: Wednesday, August 5th Grades K-5 from 3:30-4:15 pm Enjoy an afternoon of upbeat music and Hip Hop dance moves with Priscilla, a dance instructor at Northern Westchester School of Dance, Katonah. Registration is required, please register online. Register Here More Information
Zoom Program”I Didn’t Know That! Fun Facts About New York
New date! Tuesday, August 25 7:00-8:30 pm Did you know that when Aaron Burr was being sued for divorce, his wife hired Alexander Hamilton’s son to represent her? Amusing and informative anecdotes are part of this fun history presentation by Art and Susan Zuckerman. You’ll learn interesting tidbits about New York history that the average…
Create With Christa in November
Grab & Go Crafts Leaf Suncatchers Thursday, November 12 Grades PreK – 2 We will have pick-up for supplies & directions at the Library for you to make a fall suncatcher to brighten up your home. Registration is required, please register online. Suncatchers: Register Here More Information LLama Weaving Thursday, November 19 Grades 3 –…
Adult Book Bingo-Win a Kindle!
Program has been extended! Monday, June 15 – August 31 Adult Book Bingo 2020 June 15-August 14 Signup for our first Adult Book Bingo! 1.Read a book in the categories on the board and mark your progress online. 2.Completing a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, or each of the four corner squares is a Bingo.…
5 Ways to Prevent Learning Loss & Prepare your Student for Fall
A free Webinar for Parents of Elementary, Middle, and High School Students In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive seminar, parents are invited to learn best-practice, tools and strategies to support their student over the summer, so they can be ready for school this fall. When: Monday, June 15, 2020, 10:00 am -or- 4:00 pm How: You…
READsquared Summer Reading Game for K-5 & 6-12
For Kids entering K-5 Summer Reading game is open for registration! Use READsqaured 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 2020 For kids entering 6th Grade and older Summer Reading Game, 6/16 – 8/21 FUN…
State of New York Shelter in Place
Beginning Sunday March 22, all unessential business in the state are closed. Below is a link to a resource document from the town of Bedford. It has important links about what is open, the corona virus and other important information. Below is also a link to sign up for Supervisor Burdick’s newsletter. More details…
Library closed until further notice
As a precaution to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the Library will be temporarily closed until further notice: All late fees will be waived Please hold onto your materials and DO NOT place them in the drop box All Holds will be frozen in their current status (you will not lose your place) All…
Knit In For A Cause
Wednesday, February 12 3:30-6:00 Hats for Paradise, CA (a community hard hit by wildfires) For anyone with knitting or crocheting experience. We will provide the yarn and basic pattern but not the needles. If you can’t attend and want to make a hat at home, you may come in and get yarn. Watch Video
Books With Bailey
Thursdays: February 27 & March 19 Tuesdays: March 10 & March 24 3:15-4:00 Sign up to read with Bailey, a 7 year old Golden Retriever and her owner Marcy. Sign up in the Library and parents must sign a permission slip. More Information
Build With Legos Winter 2020
Mondays, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Grades K-5 6-week series on Mondays January 27, February 3, 10, 24 and March 2, 9 (Come to one or all) Bring your imagination and your camera, but not your Legos®, which will be supplied by the Library. Your creations can not be taken home. Register Here More Information …
Senior Advocate Saturdays
New Program! Stop by and meet Rosemary Vorel the Senior Advocate from the Town of Bedford. No appointment required. More Information
Closed for Upcoming Holidays
The Library will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 & 25, and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, December 31 & January 1. Have a safe and happy holiday! Can’t wait for a book? Check out selections on Overdrive and download to your device. Check out Overdrive
Fiona Davis Author Talk
Wednesday, October 21 7:00 – 8:00 pm Via Zoom Fiona Davis’ latest novel is set in one of the most iconic structures in the city-the New York Public Library. A New York Times bestselling novel and chosen for the Good Morning America Book Pick for August, “The Lions of Fifth Avenue” does not disappoint! Join…
Book Clubs For Kids
Grades 2 – 5 Do you want to join a Book Club? Bedford Free Library is looking for children Grades 2 – 5 Read new and fun books Make new friends Interested? Questions? Contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@wlsmail.org More Information
Fall Newsletter 2020
Did you receive the Library’s Fall Newsletter in the mail? The Newsletter is full of library events and information. Fall 2020 Newsletter
Mahjong for Beginners
Mondays, October 21,28 & November 4 10:00-noon This this 3 week course gives an introductory overview of the rules and strategy to playing Mahjong. You will learn the basics of the game and continue learning through supervised games. At the end of the series you will feel confident enough to play with friends and organize…
Canasta for Beginners
Tuesdays, October 22,29 & November 5,12 10am-noon Must commit to all three sessions You will learn the basics of the game and continue learning through supervised games. Register Here More Information
American Short Stories: a ZOOM Mini Course with Dr. DiYanni
Wednesdays, October 7 – 28 4:00 pm Please join us for conversations about short stories by American writers. The first two sessions, sponsored by the Pound Ridge Library, will be devoted to 19th-century authors, with stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe. Two additional sessions sponsored by the Bedford Free Library will be on…
Life Sketches-A Writing Workshop on ZOOM
Fridays, October 2 – October 30 10:30 am-12:00 pm Thinking about writing a memoir or family stories? Or maybe you have always wanted to turn a real-life experience into a fiction story. Join us for this five week adult writing program via Zoom. Author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach, brings fun, fresh ideas to get…
Bedford Babies Fall 2020 via ZOOM
Tuesdays, 10:00 am- 11:30 am via ZOOM 8-Week Session: October 6, 13, 20, 27 & November 3, 10, 17, 24 Babies 11 months or younger with their parents Bedford Babies is the perfect place to: Meet other parents Discuss parenting concerns Adrian Kalikow is a Certified Parent Coach who will facilitate discussions on everything that is…
Community Read
The school district and the Bedford Teachers’ Association, in conjunction with the high school English Department, would like to invite you to participate in our Fox Read. You can participate by reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. There will be opportunities to join community members in discussions led by BCSD faculty…