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…

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…

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

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                  

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: July 9, 16, 23 Session 2: July 30 & August 6, 13 With Sandi of Musical Munchkins As space…

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  

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  …

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…

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…

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…

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, 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                                                            …

For Poets Ages 6 to 18 Deadline: April 30 Celebrate National Poetry Month! Showcase your creativity through poetry! Poems will be judged and prizes will be awarded in several age groups. Pick up an entry form at the Library or download from our website. Poetry Contest Entry Form More Information          …

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…

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  

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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