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.

 

 

Westchester Breathes

Westchester Breathes

Monday, October 7

8:30 am - 9:15 am

Join this weekly online meditation group and start your week relaxed.
Register here 

 

Fall Sip & Stitch

Fall Sip & Stitch

Wednesday, October 9

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you need assistance with.
Jen & Cassie will provide support and their expert crochet skills. 
REGISTER HERE

MORE INFORMATION

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Thursday, October 10

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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.
Addie 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

MORE INFORMATION

Westchester Breathes

Westchester Breathes

Monday, October 14

8:30 am - 9:15 am

Join this weekly online meditation group and start your week relaxed.
Register here 

 

Women & Money

Women & Money

Wednesday, October 16

1:00 pm

Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom

October 16
November 13
December 11

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 October 16

Register for November 13

Register for December 11

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, 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.

Fall Sip & Stitch

Fall Sip & Stitch

Wednesday, October 16

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you need assistance with.
Jen & Cassie will provide support and their expert crochet skills. 
REGISTER HERE

MORE INFORMATION

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Thursday, October 17

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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.
Addie 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

MORE INFORMATION

Westchester Breathes

Westchester Breathes

Monday, October 21

8:30 am - 9:15 am

Join this weekly online meditation group and start your week relaxed.
Register here 

 

Fall Sip & Stitch

Fall Sip & Stitch

Wednesday, October 23

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you need assistance with.
Jen & Cassie will provide support and their expert crochet skills. 
REGISTER HERE

MORE INFORMATION

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Thursday, October 24

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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.
Addie 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

MORE INFORMATION

Westchester Breathes

Westchester Breathes

Monday, October 28

8:30 am - 9:15 am

Join this weekly online meditation group and start your week relaxed.
Register here 

 

Fall Sip & Stitch

Fall Sip & Stitch

Wednesday, October 30

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you need assistance with.
Jen & Cassie will provide support and their expert crochet skills. 
REGISTER HERE

MORE INFORMATION

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Thursday, October 31

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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.
Addie 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

MORE INFORMATION

Fall Sip & Stitch

Fall Sip & Stitch

Wednesday, November 6

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you need assistance with.
Jen & Cassie will provide support and their expert crochet skills. 
REGISTER HERE

MORE INFORMATION

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Thursday, November 7

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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.
Addie 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

MORE INFORMATION

Women & Money

Women & Money

Wednesday, November 13

1:00 pm

Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom

November 13
December 11

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 13

Register for December 11

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, 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.

Fall Sip & Stitch

Fall Sip & Stitch

Wednesday, November 13

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you need assistance with.
Jen & Cassie will provide support and their expert crochet skills. 
REGISTER HERE

MORE INFORMATION

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Thursday, November 14

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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.
Addie 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

MORE INFORMATION

Fall Sip & Stitch

Fall Sip & Stitch

Wednesday, November 20

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you need assistance with.
Jen & Cassie will provide support and their expert crochet skills. 
REGISTER HERE

MORE INFORMATION

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Ask Addy/Technology Help

Thursday, November 21

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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.
Addie 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

MORE INFORMATION

Women & Money

Women & Money

Wednesday, December 11

1:00 pm

Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom

December 11

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 December 11

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, 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.

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