The Bedford Free Library will have a bin for the United Way Canned Food Drive. Please bring your non perishable donation and put in the donation bin by the Adult Desk. Any questions see attached flyer. More information

For high school students who attend school or reside in the Bedford Central School District Deadline Tuesday, February 27 @ 5PM All entries must be submitted by email as a PDF to mmcmanus@bedfordfreelibrary.org Rules & More Information        

Wednesday, February 7 2:00 – 5:00 pm Drop-In Event for Adults Bring your creativity and we will supply materials and refreshments. You can create Valentines for your own valentine and others in the community. More Information  

Drop-in Craft Wednesday, January 31 and Thursday, February 1 Grades 5 and up 3:00pm – 5:00pm *Community Service hours will be given The Library will have supplies to make Valentine cards and decorate treat bags for Health Care Providers in our community. *Please bring 1 bag of candy to donate for the treat bags* More…

Wednesday, December 20 Family Event Come to the Library and enjoy seasonal music with Angeline. Sounds of the Season Registration More Information    

The Library is open Friday (10-6) and Saturday (10-2). Stop in to say hello and grab a book!  

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: 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…

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…

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!

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,…

On Wednesday, June 7, the Library will be closing at 4:30pm Can’t wait for a book?  Check out selections on Libby/Overdrive and download to your device. Check Out Libby/Overdrive      

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. …

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,…

The library will open at 1 pm today. Need a book?  Check out our digital collection at Libby/OverDrive

Saturday, February 25, 11am The Conservation Board coordinates the Bedford chapter of DEC’s Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project. Early each spring, on the first warm rainy nights, frogs and salamanders migrate en masse from forest uplands to the ponds and vernal pools where they breed. Many of them need to crossroads to get there,…

Luminaries are available to decorate for this annual event. You can decorate your bags at the Library or take them home to decorate. Completed bags should be dropped off by December 1st. Shine Bright Bedford and Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 2nd Luminary Display from 5pm Tree Lighting at 6pm Celebrate the season with friends…

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

Thursday, October 27 Ages 3 and older Family Event The presentation will be in a nearby barn. Come meet some of the animals that haunt our dreams, make our “skin crawl,” and the hair stand up on the back of our necks! We’ll discuss animals that are perfectly at home in the shadows & in…

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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…

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…