Adult Programs

BOOK GROUPS
The Library currently supports and hosts several book groups. If you would like information about current groups, or if you are interested in starting a new group, contact Ann Cloonan at acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org

Need help choosing a title for your group to read – try this website.

 

 

Downloading with Charlie

Downloading with Charlie

Thursday, December 7

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Westchester Breathes

Westchester Breathes

Monday, December 11

9:30 am - 10:30 am

This wellness program offers instruction in simple, effective breathing and

movement exercises and is suitable for all ages.  It has been especially

valuable for those experiencing stress and anxiety.

Register Here

Women and Money

Women and Money

Wednesday, December 13

1:00 pm

Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
November 15
December 13
January 10
February 14
March 13
April 10
May 15
June 12

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®

Register for November 15

Register for December 13

Register for January 10

Register for February 14

Register for March 13

Register for April 10

Register for May 15

Register for June 12

More Information

 

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®

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 trading.

 

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, December 14

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Westchester Breathes

Westchester Breathes

Monday, December 18

9:30 am - 10:30 am

This wellness program offers instruction in simple, effective breathing and

movement exercises and is suitable for all ages.  It has been especially

valuable for those experiencing stress and anxiety.

Register Here

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, December 21

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, December 28

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, January 4

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Women and Money

Women and Money

Wednesday, January 10

1:00 pm

Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
November 15
December 13
January 10
February 14
March 13
April 10
May 15
June 12

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®

Register for November 15

Register for December 13

Register for January 10

Register for February 14

Register for March 13

Register for April 10

Register for May 15

Register for June 12

More Information

 

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®

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 trading.

 

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, January 11

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, January 18

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, January 25

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, February 1

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, February 8

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Women and Money

Women and Money

Wednesday, February 14

1:00 pm

Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
November 15
December 13
January 10
February 14
March 13
April 10
May 15
June 12

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®

Register for November 15

Register for December 13

Register for January 10

Register for February 14

Register for March 13

Register for April 10

Register for May 15

Register for June 12

More Information

 

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®

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 trading.

 

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, February 15

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, February 22

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, February 29

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, March 7

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Women and Money

Women and Money

Wednesday, March 13

1:00 pm

Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
November 15
December 13
January 10
February 14
March 13
April 10
May 15
June 12

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®

Register for November 15

Register for December 13

Register for January 10

Register for February 14

Register for March 13

Register for April 10

Register for May 15

Register for June 12

More Information

 

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®

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 trading.

 

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, March 14

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, March 21

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, March 28

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, April 4

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Women and Money

Women and Money

Wednesday, April 10

1:00 pm

Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
November 15
December 13
January 10
February 14
March 13
April 10
May 15
June 12

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®

Register for November 15

Register for December 13

Register for January 10

Register for February 14

Register for March 13

Register for April 10

Register for May 15

Register for June 12

More Information

 

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®

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 trading.

 

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, April 11

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, April 18

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, April 25

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, May 2

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, May 9

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Women and Money

Women and Money

Wednesday, May 15

1:00 pm

Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
November 15
December 13
January 10
February 14
March 13
April 10
May 15
June 12

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®

Register for November 15

Register for December 13

Register for January 10

Register for February 14

Register for March 13

Register for April 10

Register for May 15

Register for June 12

More Information

 

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®

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 trading.

 

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, May 16

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, May 23

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Downloading With Charlie

Downloading With Charlie

Thursday, May 30

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, 3:30-5:30

Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device.  Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information.

Register Here

More Information

Women and Money

Women and Money

Wednesday, June 12

1:00 pm

Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
November 15
December 13
January 10
February 14
March 13
April 10
May 15
June 12

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®

Register for November 15

Register for December 13

Register for January 10

Register for February 14

Register for March 13

Register for April 10

Register for May 15

Register for June 12

More Information

 

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®

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 trading.

 

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