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, 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.
Zoom Author Talk with Ilyon Woo
Tuesday, March 28
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom tells the story of an enslaved couple, William and Ellen Craft, who in 1848, disguised as master and slave, escaped from Macon, Georgia traveling over 1000 miles to freedom in New England. This year is the 175th anniversary of their flight. Woo’s book has been called gripping, suspenseful, brilliant and simply a masterpiece.
This Zoom program is co-sponsored by the Bedford Free Library and the
Ruth Keeler Memorial Library.
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
Westchester Breathes
Friday, March 31
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Participate in a Zoom program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety. Come to this program to learn simple, proven exercises that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.
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.
Dr. DiYanni Mini-Course
Wednesday, April 5
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebrate national poetry month with The Great American Poets
The workshop will focus on great these American poets:
Emily Dickinson, April 5
Walt Whitman, April 12
Robert Frost, April 19
Dr. DiYanni will lead a discussion of the poems, with contributions from participants. The sessions will be interactive conversations rather than lectures. This is a wonderful and fun opportunity to experience poetry!
Tea and refreshments will be served.
All are welcome.
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
Westchester Breathes
Friday, April 7
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Participate in a Zoom program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety. Come to this program to learn simple, proven exercises that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.
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
Crafting Circle
Wednesday, April 12
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.
Dr. DiYanni Mini-Course
Wednesday, April 12
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebrate national poetry month with The Great American Poets
The workshop will focus on great these American poets:
Emily Dickinson, April 5
Walt Whitman, April 12
Robert Frost, April 19
Dr. DiYanni will lead a discussion of the poems, with contributions from participants. The sessions will be interactive conversations rather than lectures. This is a wonderful and fun opportunity to experience poetry!
Tea and refreshments will be served.
All are welcome.
Westchester Breathes
Friday, April 14
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Participate in a Zoom program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety. Come to this program to learn simple, proven exercises that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.
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.
Dr. DiYanni Mini-Course
Wednesday, April 19
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebrate national poetry month with The Great American Poets
The workshop will focus on great these American poets:
Emily Dickinson, April 5
Walt Whitman, April 12
Robert Frost, April 19
Dr. DiYanni will lead a discussion of the poems, with contributions from participants. The sessions will be interactive conversations rather than lectures. This is a wonderful and fun opportunity to experience poetry!
Tea and refreshments will be served.
All are welcome.
Whole Brain Thinking Workshop
Thursday, April 20
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
During this interactive and fun introduction to “Whole Brain Thinking” you will learn:
-How to put your whole brain to work for better decision making.
-How to communicate more effectively through “Whole Brain Thinking.”
-Understand & apply a simple model to deliver improved decision making at home or at work.
Appropriate for high school students and up.
Register here
Westchester Breathes
Friday, April 21
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Participate in a Zoom program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety. Come to this program to learn simple, proven exercises that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.
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.
Crafting Circle
Wednesday, April 26
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.
Westchester Breathes
Friday, April 28
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Participate in a Zoom program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety. Come to this program to learn simple, proven exercises that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.
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.
Westchester Breathes
Friday, May 5
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Participate in a Zoom program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety. Come to this program to learn simple, proven exercises that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.
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
Crafting Circle
Wednesday, May 10
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.
Westchester Breathes
Friday, May 12
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Participate in a Zoom program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety. Come to this program to learn simple, proven exercises that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.
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.
Westchester Breathes
Friday, May 19
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Participate in a Zoom program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety. Come to this program to learn simple, proven exercises that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.
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.
Crafting Circle
Wednesday, May 24
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.
Westchester Breathes
Friday, May 26
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Participate in a Zoom program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety. Come to this program to learn simple, proven exercises that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.
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.
Women and Money
Wednesday, June 14
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, June 20
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 27
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.