Congratulations to the winners of the 17th Annual High School Writing Contest! Fiction 1st place-Lavender, Violet, Indigo by Elissa Leka 2nd place-The Ghost of John by Amelia Agor 3rd place-The Necklace by Sarah Doughty Nonfiction 1st place-What I’ve Learned to See by Jesse Raboy 2nd place-An Opening Door: The Promise of Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment…

Thursday, March 27 3:15 – 4:15 pm Grades 3 – 5 Come explore physics and create a climbing rainbow. Registration is required.  Please register online. Register Here More Information        

Monday, February 17 The Library will be closed for Presidents Day. Can’t wait for a book or a movie?  Check out selections on Libby/Overdrive and Kanopy. Libby/Overdrive Kanopy  

Thursday, February 20 7:00 – 8:00 pm Zoom Event Alzheimer’s is not normal aging; it’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. This course helps caregivers recognize common signs of the disease in themselves and others and identify next steps to take, including how to talk to their doctor.…

For high school students who attend school or reside in the Bedford Central School District Deadline Extended: Now Due Friday, February 28 @ 5PM CATEGORIES Fiction & Nonfiction Prizes:  First Place $100 Second Place $50 Third Place $25 All entries must be submitted by email as a PDF to atownley@bedfordfreelibrary.org The Bedford Free Library High…

Tuesday & Wednesday 2/4 -2/5 3:00 – 5:00 pm Drop-In Craft Grades 5 and up The Library will have supplies to make Valentine cards and decorate treat bags for Health Care Providers in our community. *Community service hours will be given More Information And…Adult Valentine’s Cards Tuesday, February 4   3:00 – 5:00pm Drop-in event for…

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

Tuesday, January 14 Drop-in Craft Ages 3-5, Family Once a month on Tuesdays this Winter we will supply materials and directions for preschoolers and caregivers to make a craft together. January 14: Snowman Name Plate February 11: Heart Wreath March 4: Rainbow Noodle Necklaces No registration is required. Supplies on a first come basis. More…

Baby Bounce & Rhyme: Wednesdays 9:30- 10:00 AM Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult Musical Mother Goose: Wednesdays at 10:15 – 11:00 am Ages 12-30 months accompanied by an adult Session 1: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26 Session 2: April 2, 9, 23, 30 & May 7 With Sandi…

WLS will be launching a new app mid-January.  In the meantime, the old WLS app is only functional to show your library card – all other functions have been shut down. When the new app is available, you will need to delete the old app and download the new app from the app store. On…

The Library will be CLOSED Tuesday, December 24 – Thursday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 31 – Wednesday, January 1 Can’t wait for a book?  Check out selections on Libby and download to your device. Check Out Libby/OverDrive Happy Holidays!

The Library will open at 11am due to the weather conditions. Click the below link to access our digital collections.  Digital resources

Mondays 5-week series: November 18, 25 & December 2, 9, 16 Come to one session or all Grades K – 2 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

The Library will have the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November 27, Open 10AM to 1PM (Early Closing) Thursday, November 28,  Closed Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30, Open Regular Hours Can’t wait for a book?  Check out selections on Overdrive/Libby and download to your device. Check Out Overdrive/Libby

Monday, October 28 8:30 – 9:15 am via Zoom Join this weekly online meditation group and start your week relaxed. Register here                                                    

8 week session on Wednesdays October 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 18 (Must attend each session) 3:15-4:00 For children in Grades 3 and up All experience levels welcome Join Jen and Lulu in learning the art of crocheting. You will learn basic stitches and create a beautiful project to wear and…

Thursday, October 31 11:15am Bedford Presbyterian Fellowship Hall Join Mrs. Crummy for a Special Storytime with Bedford Free Library and Landmark Preschool at Bedford Presbyterian Fellowship Hall This Week’s Theme: Trick or Treat Costumes Optional More Information

Tuesday, October 15 4:00- 5:15pm For younger readers & their parents Come discuss this year’s Fox Read “New Kid.” Copies of the book are available at your local library. Register Here  More Information              

Thursdays 3:00 – 5:00pm 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. Addy can also help you access our digital collections to download materials to your…

Tuesday, August 20 10:30 AM Family event for children ages 2 and older Bedford Free Library and the BRLA are partnering to bring you a short kid-friendly trail hike + storytime in the woods with Kelly Crummy. Registration is required. Please register online. Register Here More Information                …

Final Week! Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday July 8 – August 7 3:00-5:00 PM For ages 3 and up Need a buddy to read with? You can read with or be read to by a friendly Book Buddy! This program is similar to Book Buddies at BVES 20 minute sessions Parents must stay in the Library with younger children…

Monday – Thursday August 12 – 15 10:00 – Noon Entering Grades 2 – 5 Broadway in Bedford Presents “Look What We Can Do!” We will practice songs and rehearse lines for 3 1/2 days and perform for friends and family on the last day.  Every child gets a role Design your own costumes Final…