For high school students who attend school or reside in the Bedford Central School District DEADLINE EXTENDED: Entries are due MONDAY MARCH 2 @ 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…

The Library is closed today, Monday, February 23.  Stay safe! Enjoy the Snow! Can’t wait for a book?  Check out selections to download on Libby and Kanopy. Libby/Overdrive Kanopy    

Tuesday, February 10 & Wednesday, February 11 3:00 – 5:00 pm Drop-in Craft For Grades 5 & up The Library will have supplies to make Valentine cards and decorate treat bags for Health Care Providers in our community. *Gain community service hours *Make Valentine’s Day cards More Information        

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Friday, January 23 10:00 – 11:00 am In this powerful memoir, Telling: What Remains Hidden Becomes Lethal, Celia Hirsch recounts a traumatic childhood marked by emotional abuse in the shadow of her parents’ Holocaust survival, revealing how her relentless drive to uncover the truth helped her heal and thrive. Through raw storytelling and psychological insight,…

The Library will have the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November 26, Open 10AM to 1PM (Early Closing) Thursday, November 27,  Closed Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, Open Regular Hours Can’t wait for a book or a movie?  Check out selections on Libby/Overdrive and Kanopy. Libby/Overdrive Kanopy

Drop In Craft Family Event Tuesday 12/2, Wednesday 12/3, & Thursday 12/4 All day, All Ages We will provide the bags, stickers, crayons & markers for you to decorate as many bags as you would like, to be placed outside on the Village Green for the event. A great family activity! Bags will be displayed…

Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19 and December 3 4:00-5:00pm Join Julie DeFilippo, a certified health and well-being coach, for this in-person accountability group designed to helpyou maintain—not gain—through the holiday season. Rediscover the wellness within you—and move through the season with confidence. Register online. Space is limited. REGISTER HERE MORE INFORMATION

Our website is having some technical difficulties. For some patrons, clearing your cache in browsing history has helped. If you are having trouble trying to register for children’s programs, please email Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org. Programs are open for registration. Candy Houses is full, but you can be added to the waitlist. Thank you!

Today is the Election Day don’t forget to flip the ballot and vote on the Bedford Libraries Ballot Proposition. MORE INFORMATION Voting locations

@Bedford Free Library Saturday, September 20 11:00am – 1:00pm This fall the three Bedford Libraries are hosting Newcomer events to welcome new residents who have moved into the area in the last 3 years. This is a great time to visit the library and meet the staff. If you haven’t already you can stop by…

Tuesday, October 28 4:00- 5:00 pm For high school age and older Join the Bedford Teacher’s Association for a discussion of this year’s Fox Read “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” by William Kamkwamba. Register Here More Information Fox Read Calendar of Events                  

3-week mini course: Wednesdays, September 17, 24 and October 1 4:00 – 5:00 pm Week I: September 17 — Chinese and Japanese poets, 10th and 17th centuries. Week II: Sept. 24 — French and German poets, 19th century. Week III: Oct. 1 — Russian and Ukrainian poets, 20th century. Robert DiYanni is a professor of humanities at…

Thursday, September 18 3:15 – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 STEAM Workshop: Space Exploration A Journey to the moon and mars for a team building mission to explore the expanding universe. This program will be run by educators from the Westchester Children’s Museum. Online registration is required, space is limited. Register Here More Information

Thursday, August 7 3:15 – 4:00 pm Family Event Join us for a fun party with Play Dough to wrap up our summer reading program! Register Here More Information    

Tuesday, July 22 This is geared for preschoolers ages 3-5. Families are welcome. Tuesdays in July we will supply materials and directions for you to make a craft. This event will be on the back porch between 3:00-5:00PM July 22: Watercolor Sharks July 29: Fruit Loop Barbell No Registration required, supplies on a first 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…

Wednesday, July 15 For students entering Grades 6 and up 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, as well as bold or whimsical visible designs that…

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  

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…

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