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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 6
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Time for Trucks
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Storytime at Rochambeau Farm
Saturday, June 8
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
Tales on the Trails
Tuesday, June 11
10:30 am
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.
Summer Kick-Off: Joshy K Magic
Wednesday, June 12
5:00 pm
Family Event
Historical Hall
Join us and Joshy K as we introduce our summer reading programs. Joshy K is a renowned magician and mentalist who will use illusions, transformation, mind reading and head morphing to take us on an adventure.
- Learn about READsquared, (Our online Summer reading game)
- Learn about our summer program
- Meet the Book Buddies
Thank you Bedford Village Chowder & Marching for sponsoring this program.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 13
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Community Helpers
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Truck Day
Saturday, June 15
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Family Event
Location:
Bedford Village Elementary School
45 Court Road
Bedford, NY
- Great Father’s Day activity
- All ages welcome
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 20
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Hello Summer
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 27
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, July 11
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: At the Beach
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, July 18
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Duck Duck Goose
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, July 25
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Baby Shark
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, August 1
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Superheroes
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp, Summer 2024
Monday, August 5
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 5 – 8
10am-noon
Entering Grades 4 and up
Must commit to all 4 sessions. No exceptions!
This is for beginner 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 is required. Please register online.
Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp, Summer 2024
Tuesday, August 6
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 5 – 8
10am-noon
Entering Grades 4 and up
Must commit to all 4 sessions. No exceptions!
This is for beginner 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 is required. Please register online.
Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp, Summer 2024
Wednesday, August 7
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 5 – 8
10am-noon
Entering Grades 4 and up
Must commit to all 4 sessions. No exceptions!
This is for beginner 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 is required. Please register online.
Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp, Summer 2024
Thursday, August 8
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 5 – 8
10am-noon
Entering Grades 4 and up
Must commit to all 4 sessions. No exceptions!
This is for beginner 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 is required. Please register online.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, August 8
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Animal Crackers
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Broadway in Bedford Mini-Camp, Summer 2024
Monday, August 12
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 12 – 15
10:00 – Noon
Entering Grades 2 – 5
Broadway in Bedford Presents “Look What We Can Do!”
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
Final show Thursday August 15 @ 11:30 am
Thank you to Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club for sponsoring this program.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Chess Mini-Camp with Addy, Summer 2024
Monday, August 12
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 12 – 15
1:00-2:00 PM
Entering Grades 1 -3
This is a 4 day mini camp for beginning chess players only. You can come to one or all sessions.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Broadway in Bedford Mini-Camp, Summer 2024
Tuesday, August 13
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 12 – 15
10:00 – Noon
Entering Grades 2 – 5
Broadway in Bedford Presents “Look What We Can Do!”
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
Final show Thursday August 15 @ 11:30 am
Thank you to Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club for sponsoring this program.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Chess Mini-Camp with Addy, Summer 2024
Tuesday, August 13
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 12 – 15
1:00-2:00 PM
Entering Grades 1 -3
This is a 4 day mini camp for beginning chess players only. You can come to one or all sessions.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Broadway in Bedford Mini-Camp, Summer 2024
Wednesday, August 14
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 12 – 15
10:00 – Noon
Entering Grades 2 – 5
Broadway in Bedford Presents “Look What We Can Do!”
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
Final show Thursday August 15 @ 11:30 am
Thank you to Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club for sponsoring this program.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Chess Mini-Camp with Addy, Summer 2024
Wednesday, August 14
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 12 – 15
1:00-2:00 PM
Entering Grades 1 -3
This is a 4 day mini camp for beginning chess players only. You can come to one or all sessions.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Broadway in Bedford Mini-Camp, Summer 2024
Thursday, August 15
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 12 – 15
10:00 – Noon
Entering Grades 2 – 5
Broadway in Bedford Presents “Look What We Can Do!”
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
Final show Thursday August 15 @ 11:30 am
Thank you to Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club for sponsoring this program.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Chess Mini-Camp with Addy, Summer 2024
Thursday, August 15
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
August 12 – 15
1:00-2:00 PM
Entering Grades 1 -3
This is a 4 day mini camp for beginning chess players only. You can come to one or all sessions.
Registration is required. Please register online.