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Truck Day 2025

Truck Day 2025

Truck Day is happening today! We have decided to go ahead with perhaps a few raindrops but mostly cloudy skies, Stop by and meet our awesome emergency vehicle and truck operators!  Saturday, June 14 Location: Bedford Village Elementary School 45 Court Road Bedford, NY All Ages Welcome Free to the public 10am – 1pm Come

Battle of the Books Information Session

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

Community Helper Storytime

Thursday, June 12 11:15am For Preschool Age We will have guest story readers from our community, along with songs, surprises and a special craft. No Registration required. More Information

YA Summer Kickoff

Thursday, June 12 3:00 – 4:00pm For Students Entering Grades 6 and up Come for ice cream and board games to celebrate the start of summer! Bring Friends Eat ice cream Win Prizes! Registration is required at bedfordfreelibrary.org. Register Here More Information

Storytime at Rochambeau Farm with Mrs. Crummy

Saturday, June 7 11:00am Family Event Rochambeau Farm 214 W Patent Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549 rochambeaufarmny.com RAIN OR SHINE: Event will be held inside the barn Bring a blanket Pizza is avaliable for purchase No registration required More Information                  

Closed for Holiday Weekend

Saturday – Monday, May 24 – 26 The Library will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Can’t wait for a book or a movie?  Check out selections on Libby/Overdrive and Kanopy. Libby/Overdrive Kanopy  

2025 Poetry Contest Winners

POETRY CONTEST WINNERS 2025 Winners were announced at our yearly Ice Cream Social, with plenty of friends, family and whipped cream. Below are the winners and a link to the winning poetry.  Well done! 2025 Poetry Contest Winners  

Tales on the Trails

Tuesday, May 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                

Tuesday Preschool Crafts

Tuesday, May 6 Ages 3 -5 and family Drop-in Craft 3:30 – 5:00 pm Once a month on Tuesdays this Spring we will supply materials and directions for preschoolers and caregivers to make a craft together. May 6: Mother’s Day Coupon Book No Registration required, supplies are on a first come basis. More Information  

Pajama Storytime

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

Photography Exhibit

TODAY Tuesday, May 20 1:00 – 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.

Ice Cream Social & Poetry Contest Awards

TODAY Wednesday, May 21 @3:00pm Fellowship Hall at Bedford Presbyterian Church Family Event, All are welcome! 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 from Bedford Candy Bar! Many thanks to Bedford Presbyterian Church for the use of

Summer Kickoff Event with Two by Two Animal Haven

Wednesday, June 11 5:00 – 6:00 pm Family Event Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff event! Two by Two Animal Haven is a family owned traveling animal program whose purpose is to educate the public about animals, their welfare and conservation. Their programs foster kindness and empathy for all living things. The event will be

Sip & Stitch with Loop de Loop

Wednesday, March 26 6pm-7:30pm Bring a crochet project you are working on or something you may need advice or assistance with. Jen & Cassie will provide support and their expert crochet skills. Joining a group is a good way to hold yourself accountable and meet other crochet lovers in a relaxed friendly environment. Register here

High School Writing Contest Winners

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

Stories, Songs and Surprises

Thursday, April 17 11:15 – 11:45 am This Week’s Theme: Humpty Dumpty Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy. More Information                                                            

Create With Christa: Game Day!

Thursday, April 24 3:15 – 4:15 pm Grade 3 – 5 Join us for an afternoon of game play. Challenge your friends in board games and compete for fun prizes. Registration is required. Please register online. Regsiter Here More Information                

Infant Feeding Support Group

Fridays: March 7, April 4, May 2, June 13, July 11, August 8 10:00 – 11:00 am  Attend one session or all Join local parent Alex White, Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Postpartum Doula, for a support group on all things Infant feeding. Bring your baby, your questions, or your desire to have a cup

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

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.

Opening at 1pm – Thursday, 2/6

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  

High School Writing Contest 2025

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

Crafts for the Community: Valentine’s

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

Community Open House

Join us for the Community Open House to reimagine the future of the Bedford Libraries! The Bedford Village Free Library and Katonah Village Library are thrilled to invite you to help reimagine the library of tomorrow! This is your chance to play an essential role in shaping the heart of our community—a space designed to

Community Library Survey

Bedford Village Free Library and Katonah Village Library invite you to participate in our community-wide survey to reimagine the future of our library services! Please take our short survey to share your thoughts, ideas and priorities to help us better serve you and our entire community. Thank you for your time and feedback! Community Library

WLS APP – Redesign

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

Bedford Babies Winter 2025

For babies 11 months or younger and their parents Tuesdays at 10:00 am February 25 March 4, 11,18, 25 & April 1, 22, 29 This 8 week program is the perfect opportunity for new parents and their babies to: Discuss parenting concerns Meet other parents Adrian Kalikow is a Certified Parent Coach who will facilitate

Holiday Hours

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!

Build with Legos® with Ethan

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

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