Annual Poetry Contest for Children and Young Adults
Wednesday, March 27 - April 30
All Day
Deadline: April 30th at 5:00 pm
For ages 6 – 18
Celebrate National Poetry Month! Showcase your creativity through Poetry!
Poems will be judged and prizes will be awarded in several different age groups.
Pick up an entry form from the Library or download the entry form our website.
Storytime at Rochambeau Farm
Saturday, April 20
11:00 am
Saturdays: April 20, May 18, June 8
11am
Family Event
Rochambeau Farm
214 W Patent Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
rochambeaufarmny.com
Join us for storytime with Mrs. Crummy at Rochambeau Farm
- Pizza is available for purchase
- Bring a blanket
- No registration required – space is limited
- In case of inclement weather, check the Library website for rain date information
Westchester Breathes
Monday, April 22
9:30 am
Mondays at 9:30
Via ZOOM
Westchester Breathes is an ongoing program offered by the Westchester Library System offering an experience of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce stress and anxiety and increase a sense of calm and well-being. These exercises are simple and evidence-based – which is to say …they work!
Baby Bounce & Rhyme Winter 2024
Wednesday, April 24
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Wednesdays 9:30- 10:00 AM
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: February 28 & March 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 2: April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins
As space is limited, please only register for one session.
Both Session 1 and Session 2 are full. To be added to the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Musical Mother Goose Winter 2024
Wednesday, April 24
10:15 am
Wednesdays 10:15 AM
Babies ages 12 – 30 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: February 28 & March 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 2: April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins
Both Session 1 and Session 2 are full. To be added to the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, April 25
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Piles of Puppies
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Create With Christa: Gnome Garden
Thursday, April 25
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Grades K – 2
We will use garden supplies to make a cozy home for a visiting gnome.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Tech Thursday With Charlie
Thursday, April 25
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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.
Evening Book Talk with Carola Lovering
Thursday, April 25
6:00 pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
6PM
In her newly released novel Bye, Baby Carola
turns her attention to toxic female friendships,
motherhood, social climbers, influencer culture,
and more. The result is a super smart, insightful,
absolutely delicious read! Books available for purchase and signing.
Register here
Adult Gardening Workshop at Bedford Farms
Saturday, April 27
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Participants in this hands-on seminar will learn how to
combine greens such as lettuce, arugula, spinach and chard in a small patio-sized
container for repeat harvest. Class attendees will join Max in the Bedford
Farms’ greenhouse and will each take home a 13-inch planter, freshly planted
with organic salad greens that have been grown from seed at the nursery.
Refreshments will be served. Space is limited.
This session is full. Please contact Ann at acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org if you wish to be added to the waitlist.
Adult Gardening Workshop at Bedford Farms
Saturday, April 27
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Participants in this hands-on seminar will learn how to
combine greens such as lettuce, arugula, spinach and chard in a small patio-sized
container for repeat harvest. Class attendees will join Max in the Bedford
Farms’ greenhouse and will each take home a 13-inch planter, freshly planted
with organic salad greens that have been grown from seed at the nursery.
Refreshments will be served. Space is limited.
This session is full. Please contact Ann at acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org if you wish to be added to the waitlist.
Westchester Breathes
Monday, April 29
9:30 am
Mondays at 9:30
Via ZOOM
Westchester Breathes is an ongoing program offered by the Westchester Library System offering an experience of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce stress and anxiety and increase a sense of calm and well-being. These exercises are simple and evidence-based – which is to say …they work!
Baby Bounce & Rhyme Winter 2024
Wednesday, May 1
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Wednesdays 9:30- 10:00 AM
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: February 28 & March 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 2: April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins
As space is limited, please only register for one session.
Both Session 1 and Session 2 are full. To be added to the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Musical Mother Goose Winter 2024
Wednesday, May 1
10:15 am
Wednesdays 10:15 AM
Babies ages 12 – 30 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: February 28 & March 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 2: April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins
Both Session 1 and Session 2 are full. To be added to the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 2
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Pirate Party
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Create With Christa: Potato Pets
Thursday, May 2
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Grades 3 – 5
Come make a pet of your own to take home and enjoy.
Registration is required. Please register on our website.
Tech Thursday With Charlie
Thursday, May 2
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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.
Westchester Breathes
Monday, May 6
9:30 am
Mondays at 9:30
Via ZOOM
Westchester Breathes is an ongoing program offered by the Westchester Library System offering an experience of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce stress and anxiety and increase a sense of calm and well-being. These exercises are simple and evidence-based – which is to say …they work!
Tuesday Drop-In Preschool Crafts
Tuesday, May 7
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00pm
Ages 3 -5 , Family
April 16: Cupcake Flowers
May 7: Butterfly hands for Mother’s Day
Once a month on Tuesdays this Spring we will supply materials and directions for preschoolers and caregivers to make a craft together.
No Registration required, supplies on a first come basis.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme Winter 2024
Wednesday, May 8
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Wednesdays 9:30- 10:00 AM
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: February 28 & March 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 2: April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins
As space is limited, please only register for one session.
Both Session 1 and Session 2 are full. To be added to the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Musical Mother Goose Winter 2024
Wednesday, May 8
10:15 am
Wednesdays 10:15 AM
Babies ages 12 – 30 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: February 28 & March 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 2: April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins
Both Session 1 and Session 2 are full. To be added to the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 9
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Marvelous Mommy
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Create With Christa: Mother’s Day Craft
Thursday, May 9
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Grades K – 2
We will celebrate moms by making picture frames and cards.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Tech Thursday With Charlie
Thursday, May 9
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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.
Many Roads Lead to a Published Book: Three Authors Talk about Their Journeys
Thursday, May 9
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a panel discussion with local authors about the road to publishing a novel.
Books will be available for signing and purchase.
Register here
Westchester Breathes
Monday, May 13
9:30 am
Mondays at 9:30
Via ZOOM
Westchester Breathes is an ongoing program offered by the Westchester Library System offering an experience of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce stress and anxiety and increase a sense of calm and well-being. These exercises are simple and evidence-based – which is to say …they work!
Tales on the Trails
Tuesday, May 14
10:30 am
Tuesday, May 14 & Tuesday, June 11
10:30 AM
Family event for children ages 2 and older
Bedford Free Library and the BRLA are partnering to bring you a short kid-friendly trail hike + storytime in the woods with Kelly Crummy.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Women and Money
Wednesday, May 15
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
April 10
May 15
June 12
The Women and Money series is back by popular demand!
How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets hosted by Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC® and Liz Maccarone, CRPC®
Bios:
Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Julia was a vice president and private banker for BankBoston’s Private Bank for 7 years, responsible for asset management and trust services. Previously, Julia worked in marketing for 9 years with Merrill. Julia has a BA from Ohio State University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Julia has appeared on the CNBC show “Power Lunch,” CBS “This Morning,” WGCH’s “Women in Business,” in addition to featured articles in USA Today.
Liz Maccarone, CRPC®
Senior Financial Advisor
Liz joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. Liz works closely with high-net-worth individuals and their families to create personalized and comprehensive strategies that support their goals, including investment management, retirement planning, liability management, and multigenerational planning. Liz values the importance of establishing and cultivating relationships with families including the next generation.
Liz graduated from Fairfield University with a dual bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. She began her career working at a boutique investment firm as a Business Development Associate, specializing in commodities and futures trading.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 16
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Giraffes Can’t Dance
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Create With Christa: Money Matters
Thursday, May 16
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Grades 3 – 5
We will be talking money and testing various liquids to see which will clean our pennies best!
Registration is required. Please register online.
Tech Thursday With Charlie
Thursday, May 16
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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.
Storytime at Rochambeau Farm
Saturday, May 18
11:00 am
Saturdays: April 20, May 18, June 8
11am
Family Event
Rochambeau Farm
214 W Patent Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
rochambeaufarmny.com
Join us for storytime with Mrs. Crummy at Rochambeau Farm
- Pizza is available for purchase
- Bring a blanket
- No registration required – space is limited
- In case of inclement weather, check the Library website for rain date information
Westchester Breathes
Monday, May 20
9:30 am
Mondays at 9:30
Via ZOOM
Westchester Breathes is an ongoing program offered by the Westchester Library System offering an experience of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce stress and anxiety and increase a sense of calm and well-being. These exercises are simple and evidence-based – which is to say …they work!
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, May 22
3:00 pm
Family Event
Location: Fellowship Hall at Bedford Presbyterian Church
Parking in center of back lot
Winners of the Poetry Contest will be announced at 3:30
- Make your own sundae
- M&M guessing game
- Free of charge, no registration necessary
Ice cream donated by Bedford Candy Bar!
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 23
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Little Ladybug
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Tech Thursday With Charlie
Thursday, May 23
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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.
Westchester Breathes
Monday, May 27
9:30 am
Mondays at 9:30
Via ZOOM
Westchester Breathes is an ongoing program offered by the Westchester Library System offering an experience of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce stress and anxiety and increase a sense of calm and well-being. These exercises are simple and evidence-based – which is to say …they work!
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 30
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Dragon Tales
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Tech Thursday With Charlie
Thursday, May 30
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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.
Westchester Breathes
Monday, June 3
9:30 am
Mondays at 9:30
Via ZOOM
Westchester Breathes is an ongoing program offered by the Westchester Library System offering an experience of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce stress and anxiety and increase a sense of calm and well-being. These exercises are simple and evidence-based – which is to say …they work!