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.
Women and Money
Wednesday, May 14
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
April 16
May 14
June 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®
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.
Photography Exhibit
Tuesday, May 20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The participants of the “Storytelling through Photography” have been working hard the past 8 weeks. This is the culminating event for the first in our new Creative Aging series. Please stop by and meet the artists and find out more about this exciting initiative at the library.
No registration required.
Women and Money
Wednesday, June 11
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
April 16
May 14
June 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®
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.
Infant Feeding Support Group
Friday, June 13
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fridays: April 4, May 2, June 13, July 11, August 8
10:00 – 11:00 am
Attend one session or all
Join local parent, Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Postpartum Doula, Alex White for a support group on all things Infant feeding.
Bring your baby, your questions, or your desire to have a cup of tea in community with other parents!
This program is full. We encourage you to join the waitlist as there may be openings each month. To join the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, June 25
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, July 2
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, July 9
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Infant Feeding Support Group
Friday, July 11
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fridays: April 4, May 2, June 13, July 11, August 8
10:00 – 11:00 am
Attend one session or all
Join local parent, Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Postpartum Doula, Alex White for a support group on all things Infant feeding.
Bring your baby, your questions, or your desire to have a cup of tea in community with other parents!
This program is full. We encourage you to join the waitlist as there may be openings each month. To join the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, July 16
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, July 23
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, July 30
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Infant Feeding Support Group
Friday, August 8
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fridays: April 4, May 2, June 13, July 11, August 8
10:00 – 11:00 am
Attend one session or all
Join local parent, Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Postpartum Doula, Alex White for a support group on all things Infant feeding.
Bring your baby, your questions, or your desire to have a cup of tea in community with other parents!
This program is full. We encourage you to join the waitlist as there may be openings each month. To join the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.