Saturday, June 7
11:00am
Family Event
Rochambeau Farm
214 W Patent Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
rochambeaufarmny.com
RAIN OR SHINE: Event will be held inside the barn
- Bring a blanket
- Pizza is avaliable for purchase
- No registration required
YA Summer Kickoff
Thursday, June 12
3:00 – 4:00pm
For Students Entering Grades 6 and up
Come for ice cream and board games to celebrate the start of summer!
- Bring Friends
- Eat ice cream
- Win Prizes!
Registration is required at bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme and Musical Mother Goose, Summer 2025
Baby Bounce & Rhyme: Wednesdays 9:30- 10:00 AM
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
Musical Mother Goose: Wednesdays at 10:15 – 11:00 am
Ages 12-30 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: July 9, 16, 23
Session 2: July 30 & August 6, 13
With Sandi of Musical Munchkins
As space is limited, please only register for one session.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme – Session 1
Baby Bounce & Rhyme – Session 2
Baby Bounce & Rhyme Information
Musical Mother Goose Session 1 is closed. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org
Musical Mother Goose – Session 2
Musical Mother Goose Information
Adult Programs
Sip & Stitch
Wednesday, June 4
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you may need advice or assistance with. Jen & Cassie will provide support and their expert crochet skills. Joining a group is a good way to hold yourself accountable and meet other crochet lovers in a relaxed friendly environment. All needle arts are welcome!
Women and Money
Wednesday, June 11
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
May 14
June 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.
Sip & Stitch
Wednesday, June 11
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you may need advice or assistance with. Jen & Cassie will provide support and their expert crochet skills. Joining a group is a good way to hold yourself accountable and meet other crochet lovers in a relaxed friendly environment. All needle arts are welcome!
Children's Programs
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 5
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Time for Trucks
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Storytime with Mrs. Crummy at Rochambeau Farm
Saturday, June 7
11:00 am
Saturdays: April 26, May 10 & June 7
11:00am
Family Event
Rochambeau Farm
214 W Patent Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
rochambeaufarmny.com
- Bring a blanket
- Pizza is avaliable for purchase
- In case of inclement weather, check the Library website for rain date
- No registration required
Tales on the Trails
Tuesday, June 10
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.
Young Adult Programs
YA Summer Kick Off!
Thursday, June 12
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For Students Entering Grades 6 and up
Come for ice cream and board games to celebrate the start of summer!
- Bring Friends
- Eat ice cream
- Win Prizes!
Registration is required at bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Battle of the Books 2025 Information Session
Wednesday, June 18
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
For students entering Grades 4 – 7
Love to read? Love trivia? Join our team for Battle of the Books 2025!
Battle of the Books is a Westchester-wide program where teams from different public libraries compete on their knowledge of the same five books.
Bedford Free Library will form a team for students entering Grades 4 – 7.
- In-Person Practice starts in September
- Team practice once a week
- Tournament is at Ossining High School, Saturday, October 25
Questions: Contact Young Adult Librarian Alix Townley at atownley@bedfordfreelibrary
For older teens entering Grades 7 – 12, Katonah Library is forming a Battle of the Books Team. Click Here for more Katonah Library information.
YA Summer: Creative Mending with Maureen
Wednesday, July 23
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesdays
July 23 & July 30
4:30 – 5:30pm
Entering Grades 6 and up
Come to one session or all
Join Maureen for this mending workshop where she 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.
Registration is required at bedfordfreelibrary.org.