Author Archives: Alix Townley

Ice Cream Social & Poetry Contest Awards

Wednesday, May 23 @3:00pm Fellowship Hall at Bedford Presbyterian Church Parking in center of back lot Family Event Winners of the Poetry Contest will be announced at 3:30pm Make your own sundae M&M guessing game Free of charge, no registration necessary Ice cream provided by Bedford Candy Bar! Many thanks to Bedford Presbyterian Church for

Silvia’s Hot Book Picks – Spring 2024

Silvia is out with her latest list of the most anticipated books of the season. Click below to see what’s hot this spring and use the links to our catalog to place your orders or print the list. 2024 SPRING MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS        

Library is Closed

The Library is closed today, February 13.  Enjoy the snow and stay safe! Can’t wait for a book?  Check out selections on Libby/Overdrive and download to your device. Check Out Libby/Overdrive

Baby Bounce & Rhyme Winter 2024

Wednesdays 9:30- 10:00 AM Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult Session 1: February 28 & March 6, 13, 20, 27 Session 2: April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8 With Angeline of Musical Munchkins As space is limited, please only register for one session. Baby Bounce & Rhyme Session 1

Narcan Training

Wednesday, November 8 6:00 pm – 7:30pm Learn about how the crisis is effecting our communities and how you can be prepared.  Register here More information    

Elf Yourself, Sounds of the Season, and Candy Houses

Elf Yourself: Thursday, December 14 Grades Pre K- 5 Come to the Library and create you own special elf family. Elf Yourself is full and no longer taking registration. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org More Information Sounds of the Season: Wednesday, December 20 Family Event Come

Adult Summer Reading Challenge-Win a Kindle!

Ends Today! July 14 – Sept 15 Adult Summer Reading Challenge rules: Read and log your books Each book= 1 raffle entry The more you read the better your chances of winning Challenge starts July 14 and ends Sept 15 Click the link on our website https://bedfordfreelibrary.org to start logging Good Luck! CLICK HERE TO LOG

Website Trouble

We are experiencing some technical difficulties with our program list – we have lots of programs but they are not displaying correctly. Please use this link to our calendar or call the library at T 914-234-3570 to register for programs. CLICK HERE FOR TUESDAY’S PROGRAMS Thank you!

Shark Week: Floating Sharks

Wednesday, July 19 3:15 – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 How do sharks float? Using a simple science lesson in buoyancy and shark anatomy, we will discovery how sharks float. Register Here More Information 2023 Summer Brochure                                  

Creative Mending

Grades 6 – 12 Wednesdays: June 28, July 26, August 23 Come to one session or come to all Join Maureen to Stitch and Sew. This mending workshop will show you how to fix old items of clothing, linens and household objects by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features. Create repairs that blend in,

YA Summer Reading With Friends

Thursday, June 15 3:15 pm Kick Off Meeting Book Groups for kids entering 6, 7 and 8th Grades You have to do your summer reading assignments, why not do it with friends? Come to the first kick off meeting: *Pizza Lunch and Ice Cream * Read books with friends *Discuss summer reading assignments as a

Baby Bounce & Rhyme and Musical Mother Goose Summer 2023

Baby Bounce & Rhyme: Wednesdays at 9:30am Ages 4-12 months accompanied by an adult Musical Mother Goose: Wednesdays at 10:15 am Ages 12-30 months accompanied by an adult Session 1: July 12, 19, 26 Session 2: August 2, 9, 16 With Angeline of Musical Munchkins As space is limited, please only register for one session. 

Crafting Circle With Judy

Every other Wednesday at the Library @1:30PM-3:00PM April 26 May 10, 24 This group is led by staff member Judy Carey who is an avid quilter and crafter. Bring any project that you can carry and meet others who enjoy a creative and supportive atmosphere. Ideas are knitting, crocheting, embroidery, hand quilting, cross stitch, needle felting,

Downloading With Charlie

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

Crafting Circle

Wednesday, December 7 1:30 – 3:00 Bring your hand crafting projects and enjoy and afternoon of creativity at the library. The group will meet in the Biography room.  More information

Storytime With NBC’s Dylan Dreyer

TODAY Saturday, November 5 11:00 am At a Local Barn Family Event SPACE STILL AVAILABLE We are pleased to welcome Dylan Dreyer for a special family event at a local barn. Her first Misty book was a New York Times bestseller. In the newest book, Misty the Cloud Friends Through Rain or Shine, Meteorologist Dylan

Intro to Pen and Ink

Thursdays 11-12:30pm October 6, 13, 20, 27 Adult Workshop Learn to use a crow quill pen, Micron pen and try writing with a feather. Various techniques will be demonstrated and taught. Supplies not included. Must commit to all 4 sessions no exceptions.  Register Here More Information List of supplies   Register here More information  

YA Summer Reading Game

For kids entering 6th grade and older Game begins Thursday, June 16- Friday, August 19 Last day to log reading is Friday, August 19 FUN and EASY to do!  Here’s How it works: 1. Read any book of your choice, 50 pages = 1 point 2. Log # of pages and write a quick review

Canasta for Beginners

TUESDAYS,  May 3, 10, 17, 24 10 am – 12 noon This four week course at the library gives an introductory overview of the rules and strategy to playing Canasta. This is for beginners! Space is limited, please register online. Must attend all four sessions, no exceptions! Register Here More Information        

Zoom Author Talk With Dr. Jeff Sebo

Thursday, March 10 7:30 – 8:30 pm In 2020, COVID-19, the Australia bushfires, and other global threats served as vivid reminders that human and nonhuman fates are increasingly linked. Human use of nonhuman animals contributes to pandemics, climate change, and other global threats, which, in turn, contribute to biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and nonhuman suffering.

Halloween Activities in our Area

Friday, October 29 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club’s Bedford Blaze: C&M Bedford Blaze Information Sunday, October 31 4:30 pm Bedford Fire Department Halloween Parade: BFD Halloween Parade Information  

Fall Newsletter

Did you receive the Library’s Fall Newsletter in the mail? The Newsletter is full of upcoming library events and information. Fall 2021 Newsletter

Special Storytime at Rochambeau Farm

Saturday October 23 10:30am Rochambeau Farm 214 W Patent Road, Mt Kisco Family Event Join Mrs. Crummy at the Rochambeau Farm’s Fall Festival. She will be doing a storytime in the barn. Free of charge, no registration is required.  More Information  

Storytime on the Village Green

Thursdays at 11:15 am This Week’s Theme: Choo Choo Trains Looks like a rainy Thursday “Ladybug” Storytime with Mrs. Crummy will be on Zoom. Time: Apr 29, 2021 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89001552707?pwd=WW1paFFCeERuVkxINjdJUEphRmhFZz09 Meeting ID: 890 0155 2707 Passcode: 283830 More Information  

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