Monday, February 17
The Library will be closed for Presidents Day.
Can’t wait for a book or a movie? Check out selections on Libby/Overdrive and Kanopy.
Welcome 2025 with a habit of self-care!
Join this program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises shown to
reduce the experience of stress and have a positive impact on health and well-being.
Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.
Register here
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.
Need technology help? Why not set up an appointment with our new Student Technology Expert Addy.
He will help you with any technology questions you might have. Please bring your device and any passwords you may need.
Addy can also help you access our digital collections to download materials to your devices.
Sessions are in the Reading Room on the first floor.
REGISTER FOR A 30 MINUTE SESSION
This Week’s Theme: Perky Penguins
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Mondays 3:15-4:00
8-Week Session: February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Must attend each session)
Grades 3 and up
All experience levels welcome
Join Jen and Lulu in learning the art of crocheting. You will learn basic stitches and create a beautiful project to wear and a Fox Wooble.
This program is full. To be added to the waitlist, email Childrens Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Mondays 3:15 – 4:00
6-Week Series: January 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10
(Come to one or all)
Grades K – 2
Bring your imagination and your camera!
Legos® will be supplied by the Library.
*Your creations can not be taken home
This program is full. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org
For high school students who attend school or reside in the Bedford Central School District
Deadline Tuesday, February 25 @ 5PM
CATEGORIES
Fiction: A creative piece limited only by your imagination (Save poetry for the Library’s Poetry Contest in April)
Nonfiction: An essay limited only by the facts
Prizes:
First Place $100
Second Place $50
Third Place $25
All entries must be submitted by email as a PDF to atownley@bedfordfreelibrary.org
Deadline Tuesday, February 25 @ 5PM
Winners will be notified via email by Thursday, March 6
Awards Ceremony at The Bedford Free Library – Thursday, March 13 at 3:30
RULES
*entries must be in PDF
*author’s name must be included in email subject only, not in the body of the work
*one entry per category
*must be MLA format
*work previously written for other purposes is acceptable
The Bedford Free Library High School Writing Contest is generously funded by Margaret Scott.