The Library will be closed on Saturday, May 27 – Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day weekend.
Can’t wait for a book? Check out selections on Libby/Overdrive and download to your device.
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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.
Living With Black Bears
Tuesday, May 30
7:00 – 8:30pm
Join Jonathan Russell, Wildlife Biologist with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, for an evening of learning about black bears in New York. Jonathan will talk about how DEC manages black bear populations, research, and conflict mitigation in the Hudson Valley and southern Catskills. Black Bears have become common and well-established over much of our region, yet many residents rarely, if ever, get a glimpse of a bear unless spotted crossing a road or accessing a homeowner’s trash or bird feeders. Learn about bear biology, behavior, and measures you can take to avoid human-bear conflicts.
Adult Programs
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, May 30
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Living with Black Bears
Tuesday, May 30
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join Jonathan Russell, Wildlife Biologist with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, for an evening of learning about black bears in New York. Jonathan will talk about how DEC manages black bear populations, research, and conflict mitigation in the Hudson Valley and southern Catskills. Black Bears have become common and well-established over much of our region, yet many residents rarely, if ever, get a glimpse of a bear unless spotted crossing a road or accessing a homeowner’s trash or bird feeders. Learn about bear biology, behavior, and measures you can take to avoid human-bear conflicts.
Knitting With Margaret on Zoom
Wednesday, May 31
4:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 4:oopm
Meets Every Other Week
May 31, June 14, & June 28
Join this lively group of knitters to sare projects and ideas during this virtual knitting circle!
If you have any questions, lease contact Margaret at maggscott @aol.com.
Children's Programs
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.
Young Adult Programs
Battle of the Books Information Session – 6/13
Tuesday, June 13
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Entering grades 4 – 12 in Fall 2023
Informational KICK OFF Party!
Tuesday, May 16 at Katonah Library or
Tuesday, June 13 at Bedford Free Library
Both meetings will be at 5 PM
*You may come to one or both meetings
Pizza will be served
WHAT IS THE BATTLE OF THE BOOKS?
Battle of the Books is a book-based trivia tournament for those entering Grades 4 – 12. Team Bedford will have a team in the Grades 4 – 7 and 6 – 12 age groups. The teams will compete by answering trivia questions based on the five books for their age group. Battle event takes place in October.
Register online @ bedfordfreelibrary.org
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 group
*Meet new friends in your grade & share book ideas.
*Books from your school Summer reading lists will be available at the Library
Registration is necessary, please register at bedfordfreelibrary.org
Register Here
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Creative Mending
Wednesday, June 28
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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, as well as bold or whimsical visible designs that add personality and fun. Supplies will be provided.
Regsitration is required. Register at bedfordfreelibrary.org