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Adult Programs
Women & Money
Wednesday, December 11
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
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.
Children's Programs
Decorate ‘Shine Bright Bedford’ Bags & Raffle
Monday, December 2 - December 5
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Drop In Event
Stop in at the Library to decorate ‘Shine Bright Bedford’ bags that will be displayed on the Village Green.
Enter a Raffle to ring the Library Bell! One entry per child.
Shine Bright Bedford
Friday, December 6
Bedford Village Green Luminary Display starts at 5pm
Tree Lighting at 6pm
Build with LEGOS® with Ethan
Monday, December 2
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Mondays
5-week series:
November 18, 25 & December 2, 9, 16
Come to one session or all
Grades K – 2
Legos® will be supplied by the Library. Bring your imagination and your camera!
*Your creations can not be taken home
Registration is required. Please register online.
Bedford Babies Fall 2024
Tuesday, December 3
10:00 am
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Oct. 8, 15, 22 Nov. 5, 26 Dec. 3, 10, 17
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. To be added to the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.