The Library will have the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November 22, Open 10AM to 1PM (Early Closing) Thursday, November 23, Closed Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26, Open Regular Hours Can’t wait for a book? Check out selections on Overdrive/Libby and download to your device. Check Out Overdrive/Libby
‘Shine Bright Bedford’ Luminary Bags
Drop In Craft Family Event Tuesday 11/28 & Wednesday 11/29 3:00 – 5:00 pm We will provide the bags, stickers, crayons & markers for you to decorate a bag to be placed outside on the Village Green for the event. More Information
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…
Coffee & Conversation: Promoting Inclusion for Children with Special Needs in our Community
Tuesday, October 24 10:00am – 12:00pm An opportunity for families to meet and connect. Facilitated by Artika Loganathan. Register here More information
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,…
Morning Programs Canceled
Today, Wednesday, March 15, all morning programs are canceled at the Library. There will be no Baby, Bounce & Rhyme, and no Musical Mother Goose. Stay Warm!
Delayed opening Tuesday, 2/28
The library will open at 1 pm today. Need a book? Check out our digital collection at Libby/OverDrive
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…
Annual Appeal Reminder
Donate to the 2022-2023 Bedford Free Library Annual Appeal and thank you for your support! Donate Now
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…
Bedford Babies Fall 2022
For babies 11 months or younger and their parents Tuesdays at 10:00 am October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6 & 13 Meetings will be in the Library or on The Village Green – Bring a Blanket Mask is optional This 8 week program is the perfect opportunity for new parents and…
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
Create With Christa: Elf Yourself
Thursday, December 2 Grab & Go Craft Grades K- 5 We will have pick up for supplies and directions for you to make a personalized ELF family, all you have to do is provide pictures of your family. Register Here 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
Library will close at 3PM on February 22nd
The library is closing at 3:00pm because of dangerous driving conditions. Please be careful driving! The link for digital materials is below. Click Here for OverDrive
Menorah Lighting in Bedford Village
Sunday, November 28 3:00-5:00 Bedford Village Green Family Event Come celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with the lighting of the Menorah at the Bedford Village Green. 3:00pm Collect prizes and treats at local shops – Starts at the Library 4:00pm Menorah Lighting 4:30pm Hot Chocolate and Latkes at Historical Hall More Information and Map…
Library closed until further notice
As a precaution to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the Library will be temporarily closed until further notice: All late fees will be waived Please hold onto your materials and DO NOT place them in the drop box All Holds will be frozen in their current status (you will not lose your place) All…
Knit In For A Cause
Wednesday, February 12 3:30-6:00 Hats for Paradise, CA (a community hard hit by wildfires) For anyone with knitting or crocheting experience. We will provide the yarn and basic pattern but not the needles. If you can’t attend and want to make a hat at home, you may come in and get yarn. Watch Video
Books With Bailey
Thursdays: February 27 & March 19 Tuesdays: March 10 & March 24 3:15-4:00 Sign up to read with Bailey, a 7 year old Golden Retriever and her owner Marcy. Sign up in the Library and parents must sign a permission slip. More Information