For ages 3 and up
Monday-Wednesday
July 7 – August 6
3:00-5:00 PM
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.
This is geared for preschoolers ages 3-5. Families are welcome.
Tuesdays in July we will supply materials and directions for you to make a craft. This event will be on the back porch between 3:00-5:00PM
No Registration required, supplies on a first come basis.
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.
Wednesdays
June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Wednesdays, via Zoom
July 16
August 13
September 10
October 15
November 12
December 10
How to make sense of today’s financial markets with Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC®, Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, and Liz Maccarone, CRPC®, SE-AWMA™,Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor.
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 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!
For Children entering K – 5
Children’s READsquared Summer Reading Program, 6/12 – 8/6
Here’s how it works:
For ages 3 and up
Monday-Wednesday
July 7 – August 6
3:00-5:00 PM
Need a buddy to read with? You can read with or be read to by a friendly Book Buddy.
For ages 3 and up
Monday-Wednesday
July 7 – August 6
3:00-5:00 PM
Need a buddy to read with? You can read with or be read to by a friendly Book Buddy.
For young adults entering 6 – 12
YA READsquared Reading Game, 6/12 – 8/15
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!
Wednesday, July 9 and
Tuesdays July 15, 22 & August 5
3:30 – 5:00pm
For students entering 6th Grade and up
Join Dungeon Master Lachlan to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Wednesday, July 9 and
Tuesdays July 15, 22 & August 5
3:30 – 5:00pm
For students entering 6th Grade and up
Join Dungeon Master Lachlan to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons.
Registration is required. Please register online.