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.
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, February 7
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Women and Money
Wednesday, February 8
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
December 14
January 11
February 15
March 15
April 12
May 10
June 14
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®
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
Knitting with Margaret on Zoom
Wednesday, February 8
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join this lively group on Zoom! Share patterns, tips and tricks. Meets every two weeks.
Winter Dates: January 11, 25, 8 February 8, 22 March 8, 22 April 5
Thursday Tech Help With Charlie
Thursday, February 9
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Make an appointment with our Student Tech Expert Charlie. He will help you with technology questions and can assist you with downloading materials. All sessions are held in the Reading Room on the first floor. Don’t forget to bring you device and any relevant password information.
Register here
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, February 14
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Crafting Circle
Wednesday, February 15
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Bring your hand crafting projects and enjoy and afternoon of creativity at the library. The group will meet in the Biography room.
Thursday Tech Help With Charlie
Thursday, February 16
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Make an appointment with our Student Tech Expert Charlie. He will help you with technology questions and can assist you with downloading materials. All sessions are held in the Reading Room on the first floor. Don’t forget to bring you device and any relevant password information.
Register here
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, February 21
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Knitting with Margaret on Zoom
Wednesday, February 22
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join this lively group on Zoom! Share patterns, tips and tricks. Meets every two weeks.
Winter Dates: January 11, 25, 8 February 8, 22 March 8, 22 April 5
Thursday Tech Help With Charlie
Thursday, February 23
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Make an appointment with our Student Tech Expert Charlie. He will help you with technology questions and can assist you with downloading materials. All sessions are held in the Reading Room on the first floor. Don’t forget to bring you device and any relevant password information.
Register here
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, February 28
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Crafting Circle
Wednesday, March 1
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Bring your hand crafting projects and enjoy and afternoon of creativity at the library. The group will meet in the Biography room.
Thursday Tech Help With Charlie
Thursday, March 2
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Make an appointment with our Student Tech Expert Charlie. He will help you with technology questions and can assist you with downloading materials. All sessions are held in the Reading Room on the first floor. Don’t forget to bring you device and any relevant password information.
Register here
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, March 7
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Women and Money
Wednesday, March 8
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
December 14
January 11
February 15
March 15
April 12
May 10
June 14
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®
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
Knitting with Margaret on Zoom
Wednesday, March 8
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join this lively group on Zoom! Share patterns, tips and tricks. Meets every two weeks.
Winter Dates: January 11, 25, 8 February 8, 22 March 8, 22 April 5
Thursday Tech Help With Charlie
Thursday, March 9
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Make an appointment with our Student Tech Expert Charlie. He will help you with technology questions and can assist you with downloading materials. All sessions are held in the Reading Room on the first floor. Don’t forget to bring you device and any relevant password information.
Register here
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, March 14
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Crafting Circle
Wednesday, March 15
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Bring your hand crafting projects and enjoy and afternoon of creativity at the library. The group will meet in the Biography room.
Thursday Tech Help With Charlie
Thursday, March 16
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Make an appointment with our Student Tech Expert Charlie. He will help you with technology questions and can assist you with downloading materials. All sessions are held in the Reading Room on the first floor. Don’t forget to bring you device and any relevant password information.
Register here
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, March 21
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Knitting with Margaret on Zoom
Wednesday, March 22
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join this lively group on Zoom! Share patterns, tips and tricks. Meets every two weeks.
Winter Dates: January 11, 25, 8 February 8, 22 March 8, 22 April 5
Thursday Tech Help With Charlie
Thursday, March 23
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Make an appointment with our Student Tech Expert Charlie. He will help you with technology questions and can assist you with downloading materials. All sessions are held in the Reading Room on the first floor. Don’t forget to bring you device and any relevant password information.
Register here
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, March 28
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Crafting Circle
Wednesday, March 29
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Bring your hand crafting projects and enjoy and afternoon of creativity at the library. The group will meet in the Biography room.
Thursday Tech Help With Charlie
Thursday, March 30
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Make an appointment with our Student Tech Expert Charlie. He will help you with technology questions and can assist you with downloading materials. All sessions are held in the Reading Room on the first floor. Don’t forget to bring you device and any relevant password information.
Register here
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, April 4
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Knitting with Margaret on Zoom
Wednesday, April 5
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join this lively group on Zoom! Share patterns, tips and tricks. Meets every two weeks.
Winter Dates: January 11, 25, 8 February 8, 22 March 8, 22 April 5
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, April 11
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Women and Money
Wednesday, April 12
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
December 14
January 11
February 15
March 15
April 12
May 10
June 14
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®
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
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, April 18
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, April 25
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, May 2
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, May 9
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Women and Money
Wednesday, May 10
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
December 14
January 11
February 15
March 15
April 12
May 10
June 14
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®
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
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, May 16
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, May 23
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, May 30
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, June 6
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.
Canasta Meet Up
Tuesday, June 13
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets on Tuesdays at 10am
Canasta players or those looking to learn are invited to join our friendly and inclusive group. Canasta is a fun game that anyone can learn. All levels of play are welcome.
If you would like to participate, please send an email to acloonan@bedfordfreelibrary.org with your contact information and skill level.