Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday
July 8 – August 7
3:00-5:00 PM
For ages 3 and up
Need a buddy to read with? You can read with or be read to by a friendly Book Buddy!
Registration is required. Please register online.
Tuesday, July 16
Drop-In Craft
3:00 – 5:00pm
For Ages 3 – 5, Families
Tuesdays in July we will supply materials and directions for you to make a craft. This event will be on the back porch between 3:00-5:00 PM
This is geared for preschoolers ages 3-5. Families are welcome.
No Registration required, supplies on a first come basis.
Wednesdays
6pm-7:30pm
July 10, 17, 24 & 31
Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you need assistance with.
Jen & Cassie will provide support and their expert crochet skills.
If you are a beginner basic materials will be supplied.
Come into the Library and join the adult summer reading game Adventures in Reading!
Rules:
First Prize: Kindle Paperwhite
Second Place: Gift card to local book store
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
July 17
August 14
September 18
October 16
November 13
December 11
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™, SE-AWMA™
Vice President, 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.
Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you need assistance with. Jen & Cassie will provide support
and their expert crochet skills. If you are a beginner basic materials will be supplied.
For children entering K – 5
Children’s ReadSquared Summer Reading Program – Here’s how it works:
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday
July 8 – August 7
3:00-5:00 PM
For ages 3 and up
Need a buddy to read with? You can read with or be read to by a friendly Book Buddy!
Registration is required. Please register online.
For Ages 3 – 5
Tuesdays in July we will supply materials and directions for you to make a craft. This event will be on the back porch between 3:00-5:00 PM
This is geared for preschoolers ages 3-5. Families are welcome.
No Registration required, supplies on a first come basis.
You have to do your summer reading assignments, why not do it with friends?
For more information, contact Young Adult Librarian Maureen McManus at mmcmanus@bedfordfreelibrary.org or 914-234-3570
For Kids entering 6th Grade and older
Summer Reading Game, 6/13 – 8/22
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 gift certificates!
Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30
July 10, 17, & 24
Library Garden
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, as well as bold or whimsical visible designs that add personality and fun.
Refreshments served & supplies will be provided.
Come to one session or all!
Registration is required. Please register online.