The Library is open Friday (10-6) and Saturday (10-2). Stop in to say hello and grab a book!
Thanksgiving Closings
The Library will have the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November 22, Open 10AM to 1PM (Early Closing) Thursday, November 23, Closed Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26, Open Regular Hours Can’t wait for a book? Check out selections on Overdrive/Libby and download to your device. Check Out Overdrive/Libby
‘Shine Bright Bedford’ Luminary Bags
Drop In Craft Family Event Tuesday 11/28 & Wednesday 11/29 3:00 – 5:00 pm We will provide the bags, stickers, crayons & markers for you to decorate a bag to be placed outside on the Village Green for the event. More Information
Narcan Training
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, Sounds of the Season, and Candy Houses
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…
Coffee & Conversation: Promoting Inclusion for Children with Special Needs in our Community
Tuesday, October 24 10:00am – 12:00pm An opportunity for families to meet and connect. Facilitated by Artika Loganathan. Register here More information
Fox Read 2023 Book Discussion with Bedford Free Library
Thursday, September 28 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm For students 5th – 8th grade & their parents Join a librarian and Bedford Schools teachers for a program engaging the Fox Read selection When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller. Participants will engage in a creative writing or artmaking experience to explore folktales. Register Here…
Adult Summer Reading Challenge-Win a Kindle!
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…
Website Trouble
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!
Shark Week: Floating Sharks
Wednesday, July 19 3:15 – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 How do sharks float? Using a simple science lesson in buoyancy and shark anatomy, we will discovery how sharks float. Register Here More Information 2023 Summer Brochure …
Creative Mending
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,…
Closing Early 6/7
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
YA Summer Reading With Friends
Thursday, June 15 3:15 pm Kick Off Meeting Book Groups for kids entering 6, 7 and 8th Grades You have to do your summer reading assignments, why not do it with friends? Come to the first kick off meeting: *Pizza Lunch and Ice Cream * Read books with friends *Discuss summer reading assignments as a…
Baby Bounce & Rhyme and Musical Mother Goose Summer 2023
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. …
Crafting Circle With Judy
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,…
Morning Programs Canceled
Today, Wednesday, March 15, all morning programs are canceled at the Library. There will be no Baby, Bounce & Rhyme, and no Musical Mother Goose. Stay Warm!
Delayed opening Tuesday, 2/28
The library will open at 1 pm today. Need a book? Check out our digital collection at Libby/OverDrive
Amphibian Crossing Guard Program
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,…
Downloading With Charlie
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 Signup for a one on one session with Charlie and learn to download digital materials. Charlie will show you how to download an ebook or audiobook to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone or Android device. Please bring your device, library card and Apple and Amazon information. Register Here
Library closing at 1pm today, March 14
Due to declining weather conditions we are closing at 1pm. Click the below link to access our digital collections. Digital resources
Shine Bright Bedford-Decorate Luminaries!
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…
Crafting Circle
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
Storytime With NBC’s Dylan Dreyer
TODAY Saturday, November 5 11:00 am At a Local Barn Family Event SPACE STILL AVAILABLE We are pleased to welcome Dylan Dreyer for a special family event at a local barn. Her first Misty book was a New York Times bestseller. In the newest book, Misty the Cloud Friends Through Rain or Shine, Meteorologist Dylan…
Spooktacular Animal Adventure Presented by Animal Embassy
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…
Annual Appeal Reminder
Donate to the 2022-2023 Bedford Free Library Annual Appeal and thank you for your support! Donate Now
Intro to Pen and Ink
Thursdays 11-12:30pm October 6, 13, 20, 27 Adult Workshop Learn to use a crow quill pen, Micron pen and try writing with a feather. Various techniques will be demonstrated and taught. Supplies not included. Must commit to all 4 sessions no exceptions. Register Here More Information List of supplies Register here More information …
YA Summer Reading Game
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…
Bedford Babies Fall 2022
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…
Network Outage
The Library is experiencing a system wide network outage. All Westchester Library System libraries are having the same difficulties. Services at the Library are limited, but we will be open regular hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Need a book? Check out our digital collection at Libby/OverDrive
Canasta for Beginners
TUESDAYS, May 3, 10, 17, 24 10 am – 12 noon This four week course at the library gives an introductory overview of the rules and strategy to playing Canasta. This is for beginners! Space is limited, please register online. Must attend all four sessions, no exceptions! Register Here More Information …
Zoom Author Talk With Dr. Jeff Sebo
Thursday, March 10 7:30 – 8:30 pm In 2020, COVID-19, the Australia bushfires, and other global threats served as vivid reminders that human and nonhuman fates are increasingly linked. Human use of nonhuman animals contributes to pandemics, climate change, and other global threats, which, in turn, contribute to biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and nonhuman suffering.…
Halloween Activities in our Area
Friday, October 29 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Bedford Village Chowder and Marching Club’s Bedford Blaze: C&M Bedford Blaze Information Sunday, October 31 4:30 pm Bedford Fire Department Halloween Parade: BFD Halloween Parade Information
Fall Newsletter
Did you receive the Library’s Fall Newsletter in the mail? The Newsletter is full of upcoming library events and information. Fall 2021 Newsletter