CLOSED on Wednesday, December 24 & Thursday, December 25 and Wednesday, December 31 & Thursday, January 1 Can’t wait for a book or a movie?  Check out selections on Libby/Overdrive and Kanopy. Libby/Overdrive Kanopy Silvia’s “ultimate” list of Best Reviewed Fiction & Nonfiction Books of 2025 Happy Holidays!

Friday, January 23 10:00 – 11:00 am In this powerful memoir, Telling: What Remains Hidden Becomes Lethal, Celia Hirsch recounts a traumatic childhood marked by emotional abuse in the shadow of her parents’ Holocaust survival, revealing how her relentless drive to uncover the truth helped her heal and thrive. Through raw storytelling and psychological insight,…

Monday, November 24 12:00 – 1:00pm via Zoom Join this program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises shown to reduce the experience of stress and have a positive impact on health and well-being.  REGISTER HERE                                        …

Drop In Craft Family Event Tuesday 12/2, Wednesday 12/3, & Thursday 12/4 All day, All Ages We will provide the bags, stickers, crayons & markers for you to decorate as many bags as you would like, to be placed outside on the Village Green for the event. A great family activity! Bags will be displayed…

Monday, August 3 – Wednesday, August 5 For Children entering Grades K-2 3 day Mini Camp 3:15-4:00PM (come to one or all) Legos® will be supplied by the Library. Bring your imagination and your camera! *Your creations can not be taken home Registration is required. Please register online. Register Here More Information      …

Our website is having some technical difficulties. For some patrons, clearing your cache in browsing history has helped. If you are having trouble trying to register for children’s programs, please email Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org. Programs are open for registration. Candy Houses is full, but you can be added to the waitlist. Thank you!

@Bedford Free Library Saturday, September 20 11:00am – 1:00pm This fall the three Bedford Libraries are hosting Newcomer events to welcome new residents who have moved into the area in the last 3 years. This is a great time to visit the library and meet the staff. If you haven’t already you can stop by…

Tuesday, October 28 4:00- 5:00 pm For high school age and older Join the Bedford Teacher’s Association for a discussion of this year’s Fox Read “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” by William Kamkwamba. Register Here More Information Fox Read Calendar of Events                  

3-week mini course: Wednesdays, September 17, 24 and October 1 4:00 – 5:00 pm Week I: September 17 — Chinese and Japanese poets, 10th and 17th centuries. Week II: Sept. 24 — French and German poets, 19th century. Week III: Oct. 1 — Russian and Ukrainian poets, 20th century. Robert DiYanni is a professor of humanities at…

Thursday, September 18 3:15 – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 STEAM Workshop: Space Exploration A Journey to the moon and mars for a team building mission to explore the expanding universe. This program will be run by educators from the Westchester Children’s Museum. Online registration is required, space is limited. Register Here More Information

Thursday, August 7 3:15 – 4:00 pm Family Event Join us for a fun party with Play Dough to wrap up our summer reading program! Register Here More Information    

Mondays, 6-Week Course September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27 (no class 10/13) 1:00 – 3:00 pm Whether you want to capture tales from childhood, family traditions, or hard-earned wisdom, this course offers simple tools to help you shape vivid, readable stories for yourself, your children, and your grandchildren. No writing experience is…

Wednesday, June 18 5:00 – 5:45 pm For students entering Grades 4 – 7 Love to read? Love trivia? Join our team for Battle of the Books 2025! Battle of the Books is a Westchester-wide program where teams from different public libraries compete on their knowledge of the same five books. Bedford Free Library will…

For Children entering K – 5 Children’s READsquared Summer Reading Program, 6/12 – 8/6 Here’s how it works: Read for one hour and earn a sticker to put on your reading log Read for two hours and earn raffle tickets for a chance to win a gift certificate We will have weekly raffle drawings throughout…

Thursday, May 1 6:00- 6:45 pm Ages PreK – 2nd Grade Join us for a special evening storytime with Mrs. Crummy. All are welcome to wear pajamas and bring stuffed animals and blankets. This is not a drop off event! *Milk & Cookies will be served Registration is required.  Please register online. Register Here More…

Due to the weather, we will be opening at 1pm Story Time is canceled today All other programs and activities scheduled this afternoon are still happening! Need a book, magazine or movie?  Check out our digital collection at: Libby/OverDrive Kanopy or Kanopy Kids  

Thursday, February 13, 2-4pm Stop by and say goodbye to Maureen McManus after 24 years of service. Register Here                      

For babies 11 months or younger and their parents Tuesdays: Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17 1:00-2:00PM This 8-week program is the perfect opportunity for new parents and their babies to: Discuss parenting concerns Meet other parents Sara Perna is a PCI Certified Parent Coach® and an early childhood educator.…

Wednesday, November 13 5:00 – 6:00 pm Grab your items in need of repair and a little love.  Lead by YA Librarian Maureen McManus and her mending mentor JoAnn Greenwood. We will supply the materials needed to learn this creative repair method. Registration is required.  Please register online. Register Here More Information

Thursdays 3:00 – 5:00pm Addy is back! Need technology help? Why not set up an appointment or drop-in with our 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. Addy can also help you access our digital collections to…