Saturday, December 2 11:00 am – 12:30 pm My Stroke in the Fast Lane: A Journey to Recovery begins on Easter Sunday morning. While driving home at 65 mph on an interstate highway, Bonni had a stroke. Her 86-year-old mother, sitting in the passenger seat, grabbed the wheel and crashed them into a guardrail. One…
Tuesday Preschool Crafts
Tuesday, December 5 3:30 – 5:00 Drop in Craft Ages 3-5 Once a month on Tuesdays this Fall we will supply materials and directions for preschoolers and caregivers to make a craft together. This is geared for preschoolers ages 3-5 but can be fun for the whole family. December 5: Holiday Ornaments No registration necessary…
We’re Open!
The Library is open Friday (10-6) and Saturday (10-2). Stop in to say hello and grab a book!
Thanksgiving Closings
The Library will have the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November 22, Open 10AM to 1PM (Early Closing) Thursday, November 23, Closed Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26, Open Regular Hours Can’t wait for a book? Check out selections on Overdrive/Libby and download to your device. Check Out Overdrive/Libby
Closed on Saturday 11/11
The Library will be closed on Saturday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. Can’t wait for a book? Check out selections on Libby/Overdrive and download to your device. Check Out Libby/Overdrive
Create With Christa: Thankful Book and Mini Cornucopia
Thursday, November 16 3:15 – 4:00 Grades 3 – 5 We will celebrate Thanksgiving and make a book of all the things we are thankful for. Registration is required. Please register at bedfordfreelibrary.org. Register Here More Information
‘Shine Bright Bedford’ Luminary Bags
Drop In Craft Family Event Tuesday 11/28 & Wednesday 11/29 3:00 – 5:00 pm We will provide the bags, stickers, crayons & markers for you to decorate a bag to be placed outside on the Village Green for the event. More Information
Narcan Training
Wednesday, November 8 6:00 pm – 7:30pm Learn about how the crisis is effecting our communities and how you can be prepared. Register here More information
Elf Yourself, Sounds of the Season, and Candy Houses
Elf Yourself: Thursday, December 14 Grades Pre K- 5 Come to the Library and create you own special elf family. Elf Yourself is full and no longer taking registration. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org More Information Sounds of the Season: Wednesday, December 20 Family Event Come…
Coffee & Conversation: Promoting Inclusion for Children with Special Needs in our Community
Tuesday, October 24 10:00am – 12:00pm An opportunity for families to meet and connect. Facilitated by Artika Loganathan. Register here More information
Sounds of the Season
Wednesday, December 20 Family Event Come to the Library and enjoy seasonal music with Angeline. Sounds of the Season Registration More Information
Tales on the Trails
Tuesday, October 17 Family Event for Ages 2 and older 10:30 am 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. Register Here More Information …
Storytime at Rochambeau Farm
Saturday, October 28 11:00 am Family Event Rochambeau Farm 214 W Patent Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549 rochambeaufarmny.com Join Mrs. Crummy for a special Storytime at Rochambeau Farm: Pizza is available for purchase (cash only) Bring a blanket space is limited – no registration required More Information
Stories, Songs and Surprises
Thursday, November 9 11:15 – 11:45 am This Week’s Theme: Trip to the Zoo Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy. More Information
Fox Read 2023 Book Discussion with Bedford Free Library
Thursday, September 28 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm For students 5th – 8th grade & their parents Join a librarian and Bedford Schools teachers for a program engaging the Fox Read selection When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller. Participants will engage in a creative writing or artmaking experience to explore folktales. Register Here…
Adult Summer Reading Challenge-Win a Kindle!
Ends Today! July 14 – Sept 15 Adult Summer Reading Challenge rules: Read and log your books Each book= 1 raffle entry The more you read the better your chances of winning Challenge starts July 14 and ends Sept 15 Click the link on our website http://bedfordfreelibrary.org to start logging Good Luck! CLICK HERE TO LOG…
Baby Bounce & Rhyme and Musical Mother Goose Fall 2023
Baby Bounce & Rhyme: Wednesdays at 9:30 – 10:00 am Babies ages 4-12 months accompanied by an adult Musical Mother Goose: Wednesdays at 10:15 – 11:00 am Ages 12-30 months accompanied by an adult Session 1: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 Session 2: October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 29 With Angeline of…
What to Expect in Middle School
Separate sessions for girls and boys entering 6th grade Girls: Tuesday, August 22 @5pm Boys: Thursday, August 24 @5pm A panel of Fox Lane Middle School students will share their experiences, followed by a Q&A. Seperate sessions for girls (8/22) and boys (8/24). Suggested Topics are: Classes Sports Arts Music Clubs Lockers Bring your questions…
Book Buddies – Summer 2023
Ages 3 and older Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday July 10 – August 2 3:30-5:30 PM Need a buddy to read with? You can read with or be read to by a friendly Book Buddy. This program is similar to book buddies at BVES 20 Minute Sessions Parents must stay in the library with younger children Register Here More…
Website Trouble
We are experiencing some technical difficulties with our program list – we have lots of programs but they are not displaying correctly. Please use this link to our calendar or call the library at T 914-234-3570 to register for programs. CLICK HERE FOR TUESDAY’S PROGRAMS Thank you!
Shark Week: Floating Sharks
Wednesday, July 19 3:15 – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 How do sharks float? Using a simple science lesson in buoyancy and shark anatomy, we will discovery how sharks float. Register Here More Information 2023 Summer Brochure …
Truck Day 2023
Saturday, June 17 Event will be held at Bedford Village Elementary School 45 Court Road All Ages Free to the public 10am – 1pm Come see trucks of all shapes and sizes. All our welcome! Great Father’s Day activity! Unless there are severe storms, this event will be rain or shine. More Information Summer Brochure…
All Together Now READsquared Summer Reading Game 6-12
For Kids entering 6th Grade and older Summer Reading Game, 6/15 – 8/17 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 end of the Game, points will be transformed into…
Creative Mending
Grades 6 – 12 Wednesdays: June 28, July 26, August 23 Come to one session or come to all Join Maureen to Stitch and Sew. This mending workshop will show you how to fix old items of clothing, linens and household objects by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features. Create repairs that blend in,…
Closing Early 6/7
On Wednesday, June 7, the Library will be closing at 4:30pm Can’t wait for a book? Check out selections on Libby/Overdrive and download to your device. Check Out Libby/Overdrive
Summer Kickoff Event: Dr. Dolittle’s World
Wednesday, June 14 Historical Hall 5:00 pm Family Event David Engel Entertainment presents: Dr. Dolittle’s World Our wild world is full of animals and insects who cooperate. Doctor Dolittle reminds us of our friends who live in prides, packs, swarms, schools & flocks, and reconnects us with what makes us all so special. Learn about…
YA Summer Reading With Friends
Thursday, June 15 3:15 pm Kick Off Meeting Book Groups for kids entering 6, 7 and 8th Grades You have to do your summer reading assignments, why not do it with friends? Come to the first kick off meeting: *Pizza Lunch and Ice Cream * Read books with friends *Discuss summer reading assignments as a…
Baby Bounce & Rhyme and Musical Mother Goose Summer 2023
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: July 12, 19, 26 Session 2: August 2, 9, 16 With Angeline of Musical Munchkins As space is limited, please only register for one session. …
2023 Poetry Contest Winners
The winners of the 2023 Poetry Contest have been announced. Thank you to all the poets for your work and hope to hear from you again in 2024. 2023 Poetry Contest Winners Link to Winning Poems
Ice Cream Social & Poetry Contest Awards
Wednesday, May 24 @3:00pm At Fellowship Hall at Bedford Presbyterian Church Parking in center of back lot All are welcome to come and enjoy this annual Spring Event hosted by the Bedford Free Library Winners of the Poetry Contest will be announced at 3:30 Make your own sundae M&M guessing game Free of charge Ice…
17th Annual Poetry Contest for Children and Young Adults
Accepting Entries through the end of today, Monday 5/1 For poets ages 6 to 18 Deadline: April 30 April is National Poetry Month and it’s the seventeenth 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…
Poetry with Dr. DiYanni Mini-Course
Celebrate National Poetry Month with The Great American Poets The workshop will focus on: Emily Dickinson, April 5 Walt Whitman, April 12 Robert Frost, April 19 4:00 – 5:00pm at the Library Dr. DiYanni will lead a discussion of the poems, with contributions from participants. The sessions will be interactive conversations rather than lectures. This…
Crafting Circle With Judy
Every other Wednesday at the Library @1:30PM-3:00PM April 26 May 10, 24 This group is led by staff member Judy Carey who is an avid quilter and crafter. Bring any project that you can carry and meet others who enjoy a creative and supportive atmosphere. Ideas are knitting, crocheting, embroidery, hand quilting, cross stitch, needle felting,…