Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, March 23
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Where’s Spot?
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Create With Christa: Jelly Bean Catapult
Thursday, March 23
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Grades 3-5
We will be testing the elements behind physics by making and using a catapult.
Please register online at our website bedfordfreelibrary.org
Bedford Babies Spring 2023
Tuesday, March 28
10:00 am
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
8 week sesion:
March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 11, 18, 25, & May 2
For babies 11 months or younger and their parents
This 8 week program is the perfect opportunity for new parents and their babies to:
- Discuss parenting concerns
- Meet other parents
Adrian Kalikow is a Certified Parent Coach who will facilitate discussions on everything that is on the minds of the parents involved in the everyday work of welcoming, loving and raising a baby.
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme Winter 2023
Wednesday, March 29
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Wednesdays at 9:30
Session 1: February 1, 8, 15 & March 1, 8
Session 2: March 15, 22, 29 & April 12, 19
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins
Please register online at our website bedfordfreelibrary.org
As space is limited, please only register for one session. Program location will be on the Village Green or in the Library, depending on the weather
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme: More Information
Musical Mother Goose Winter 2023
Wednesday, March 29
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Wednesdays at 10:15
Session 1: February 1, 8, 15 & March 1, 8
Session 2: March 15, 22, 29 & April 12, 19
Ages 12 – 30 months accompanied by an adult
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins.
Program location will be on the Village Green or in the Library, depending on the weather.
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Musical Mother Goose: More Information
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, March 30
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Teddy Bear Picnic
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, April 6
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Sound & Music
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Bedford Babies Spring 2023
Tuesday, April 11
10:00 am
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
8 week sesion:
March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 11, 18, 25, & May 2
For babies 11 months or younger and their parents
This 8 week program is the perfect opportunity for new parents and their babies to:
- Discuss parenting concerns
- Meet other parents
Adrian Kalikow is a Certified Parent Coach who will facilitate discussions on everything that is on the minds of the parents involved in the everyday work of welcoming, loving and raising a baby.
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Create With Christa: Back Porch Craft
Tuesday, April 11
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Drop-in Craft
Tuesdays: April 11 and May 9
3:30-5:00
For Preschool Age
No Registration required.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme Winter 2023
Wednesday, April 12
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Wednesdays at 9:30
Session 1: February 1, 8, 15 & March 1, 8
Session 2: March 15, 22, 29 & April 12, 19
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins
Please register online at our website bedfordfreelibrary.org
As space is limited, please only register for one session. Program location will be on the Village Green or in the Library, depending on the weather
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme: More Information
Musical Mother Goose Winter 2023
Wednesday, April 12
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Wednesdays at 10:15
Session 1: February 1, 8, 15 & March 1, 8
Session 2: March 15, 22, 29 & April 12, 19
Ages 12 – 30 months accompanied by an adult
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins.
Program location will be on the Village Green or in the Library, depending on the weather.
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Musical Mother Goose: More Information
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, April 13
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Ladybugs
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Create With Christa: Citrus Bird Feeder
Thursday, April 13
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Grades K – 2
We will use edible-bird friendly supplies to make colorful bird feeders for you to hang in your yard.
Please register online at our website bedfordfreelibrary.org
BUILD WITH LEGOS®with Caitlin
Monday, April 17
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
6-week series on Mondays 3:15-4:00
April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15, 22
(come to one or all)
Entering Grades K-5
Bring your imagination and your camera, but not your Legos®, which will be supplied by the Library.
Your creations can not be taken home.
Please register at bedfordfreelibrary.org
Bedford Babies Spring 2023
Tuesday, April 18
10:00 am
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
8 week sesion:
March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 11, 18, 25, & May 2
For babies 11 months or younger and their parents
This 8 week program is the perfect opportunity for new parents and their babies to:
- Discuss parenting concerns
- Meet other parents
Adrian Kalikow is a Certified Parent Coach who will facilitate discussions on everything that is on the minds of the parents involved in the everyday work of welcoming, loving and raising a baby.
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme Winter 2023
Wednesday, April 19
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Wednesdays at 9:30
Session 1: February 1, 8, 15 & March 1, 8
Session 2: March 15, 22, 29 & April 12, 19
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins
Please register online at our website bedfordfreelibrary.org
As space is limited, please only register for one session. Program location will be on the Village Green or in the Library, depending on the weather
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme: More Information
Musical Mother Goose Winter 2023
Wednesday, April 19
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Wednesdays at 10:15
Session 1: February 1, 8, 15 & March 1, 8
Session 2: March 15, 22, 29 & April 12, 19
Ages 12 – 30 months accompanied by an adult
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins.
Program location will be on the Village Green or in the Library, depending on the weather.
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Musical Mother Goose: More Information
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, April 20
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Three Little Pigs
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
BUILD WITH LEGOS®with Caitlin
Monday, April 24
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
6-week series on Mondays 3:15-4:00
April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15, 22
(come to one or all)
Entering Grades K-5
Bring your imagination and your camera, but not your Legos®, which will be supplied by the Library.
Your creations can not be taken home.
Please register at bedfordfreelibrary.org
Bedford Babies Spring 2023
Tuesday, April 25
10:00 am
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
8 week sesion:
March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 11, 18, 25, & May 2
For babies 11 months or younger and their parents
This 8 week program is the perfect opportunity for new parents and their babies to:
- Discuss parenting concerns
- Meet other parents
Adrian Kalikow is a Certified Parent Coach who will facilitate discussions on everything that is on the minds of the parents involved in the everyday work of welcoming, loving and raising a baby.
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, April 27
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Piles of Puppies
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Create With Christa: Maze Plant Growing
Thursday, April 27
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Grades 3 – 5
How do plants grow?
We will plant a seed and design a maze for it to grow through.
Please register online at our website bedfordfreelibrary.org
BUILD WITH LEGOS®with Caitlin
Monday, May 1
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
6-week series on Mondays 3:15-4:00
April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15, 22
(come to one or all)
Entering Grades K-5
Bring your imagination and your camera, but not your Legos®, which will be supplied by the Library.
Your creations can not be taken home.
Please register at bedfordfreelibrary.org
Bedford Babies Spring 2023
Tuesday, May 2
10:00 am
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
8 week sesion:
March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 11, 18, 25, & May 2
For babies 11 months or younger and their parents
This 8 week program is the perfect opportunity for new parents and their babies to:
- Discuss parenting concerns
- Meet other parents
Adrian Kalikow is a Certified Parent Coach who will facilitate discussions on everything that is on the minds of the parents involved in the everyday work of welcoming, loving and raising a baby.
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 4
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Colorful Crayons
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
BUILD WITH LEGOS®with Caitlin
Monday, May 8
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
6-week series on Mondays 3:15-4:00
April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15, 22
(come to one or all)
Entering Grades K-5
Bring your imagination and your camera, but not your Legos®, which will be supplied by the Library.
Your creations can not be taken home.
Please register at bedfordfreelibrary.org
Create With Christa: Back Porch Craft
Tuesday, May 9
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Drop-in Craft
Tuesdays: April 11 and May 9
3:30-5:00
For Preschool Age
No Registration required.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 11
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Marvelous Mommy
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Create With Christa: Spring Rock Garden
Thursday, May 11
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Grades K – 2
We will use your creativity along with paint and brushes to make a rock garden for you to display in your yard.
Please register online at our website bedfordfreelibrary.org
BUILD WITH LEGOS®with Caitlin
Monday, May 15
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
6-week series on Mondays 3:15-4:00
April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15, 22
(come to one or all)
Entering Grades K-5
Bring your imagination and your camera, but not your Legos®, which will be supplied by the Library.
Your creations can not be taken home.
Please register at bedfordfreelibrary.org
Tales on the Trails
Tuesday, May 16
10:30 am
Tuesday, May 16 and June 6
Family Event for children 2 years and older
Come to one or both storytimes
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 @bedfordfreelibrary.org. Registration is open.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 18
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: Cloud Science
Thursday, May 18
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Grades 3 – 5
Using elements of earth science, we will experiment and learn what clouds are made of and create our own clouds in a jar.
Please register online at our website bedfordfreelibrary.org
BUILD WITH LEGOS®with Caitlin
Monday, May 22
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
6-week series on Mondays 3:15-4:00
April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15, 22
(come to one or all)
Entering Grades K-5
Bring your imagination and your camera, but not your Legos®, which will be supplied by the Library.
Your creations can not be taken home.
Please register at bedfordfreelibrary.org
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 25
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: What’s in Your Toolbox
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 1
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Pirate Party
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Tales on the Trails
Tuesday, June 6
10:30 am
Tuesday, May 16 and June 6
Family Event for children 2 years and older
Come to one or both storytimes
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 @bedfordfreelibrary.org. Registration is open.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 8
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Dragons
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Summer Kickoff: Dr. Dolittle’s World
Wednesday, June 14
5:00 pm
Historical Hall
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 READsquared, Our online Summer reading game
- Learn about our summer programs
- Register for Book Buddies
Registration is required, please register online.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 15
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Time for Trucks & Father’s Day
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Truck Day 2023
Saturday, June 17
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Event will be held at
Bedford Village Elementary School
45 Court Road
Bedford, NY
Come see trucks of all shapes and sizes.
All our welcome! Great Father’s Day activity!
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 22
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Pout Pout Fish
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 29
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Hello Summer
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Monday, July 31
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Must commit to all 4 sessions. No exceptions!
Grades 4 and up. Space is limited.
This is for Beginning Sewers
Learn the basics of sewing with two library staffers who have been sewing their whole lives! A true hands on class, participants will learn the fundamentals of sewing and have their own sewing machine to practice new skills.
This program is underwritten by Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club.
Registration required, please register online.
Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Tuesday, August 1
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Must commit to all 4 sessions. No exceptions!
Grades 4 and up. Space is limited.
This is for Beginning Sewers
Learn the basics of sewing with two library staffers who have been sewing their whole lives! A true hands on class, participants will learn the fundamentals of sewing and have their own sewing machine to practice new skills.
This program is underwritten by Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club.
Registration required, please register online.
Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Wednesday, August 2
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Must commit to all 4 sessions. No exceptions!
Grades 4 and up. Space is limited.
This is for Beginning Sewers
Learn the basics of sewing with two library staffers who have been sewing their whole lives! A true hands on class, participants will learn the fundamentals of sewing and have their own sewing machine to practice new skills.
This program is underwritten by Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club.
Registration required, please register online.
Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Thursday, August 3
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Must commit to all 4 sessions. No exceptions!
Grades 4 and up. Space is limited.
This is for Beginning Sewers
Learn the basics of sewing with two library staffers who have been sewing their whole lives! A true hands on class, participants will learn the fundamentals of sewing and have their own sewing machine to practice new skills.
This program is underwritten by Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club.
Registration required, please register online.
Broadway in Bedford Mini-Camp
Monday, August 7
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Must attend every day!
Final show Thursday August 10 @ 11:30 am
We will practice songs and rehearse lines for 3 1/2 days and perform for friends and family on the last day.
- Every child gets a role
- Design your own costumes
Registration is required. Please reigster online.
Register Here
More Information
Broadway in Bedford Mini-Camp
Tuesday, August 8
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Must attend every day!
Final show Thursday August 10 @ 11:30 am
We will practice songs and rehearse lines for 3 1/2 days and perform for friends and family on the last day.
- Every child gets a role
- Design your own costumes
Registration is required. Please reigster online.
Register Here
More Information
Broadway in Bedford Mini-Camp
Wednesday, August 9
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Must attend every day!
Final show Thursday August 10 @ 11:30 am
We will practice songs and rehearse lines for 3 1/2 days and perform for friends and family on the last day.
- Every child gets a role
- Design your own costumes
Registration is required. Please reigster online.
Register Here
More Information
Broadway in Bedford Mini-Camp
Thursday, August 10
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Must attend every day!
Final show Thursday August 10 @ 11:30 am
We will practice songs and rehearse lines for 3 1/2 days and perform for friends and family on the last day.
- Every child gets a role
- Design your own costumes
Registration is required. Please reigster online.
Register Here
More Information