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
Special Storytime at Rochambeau Farm
Saturday October 23 10:30am Rochambeau Farm 214 W Patent Road, Mt Kisco Family Event Join Mrs. Crummy at the Rochambeau Farm’s Fall Festival. She will be doing a storytime in the barn. Free of charge, no registration is required. More Information
Create With Christa: Elf Yourself
Thursday, December 2 Grab & Go Craft Grades K- 5 We will have pick up for supplies and directions for you to make a personalized ELF family, all you have to do is provide pictures of your family. Register Here More Information
Storytime on the Village Green
Thursdays at 11:15 am This Week’s Theme: Choo Choo Trains Looks like a rainy Thursday “Ladybug” Storytime with Mrs. Crummy will be on Zoom. Time: Apr 29, 2021 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89001552707?pwd=WW1paFFCeERuVkxINjdJUEphRmhFZz09 Meeting ID: 890 0155 2707 Passcode: 283830 More Information
Library will close at 3PM on February 22nd
The library is closing at 3:00pm because of dangerous driving conditions. Please be careful driving! The link for digital materials is below. Click Here for OverDrive
Menorah Lighting in Bedford Village
Sunday, November 28 3:00-5:00 Bedford Village Green Family Event Come celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with the lighting of the Menorah at the Bedford Village Green. 3:00pm Collect prizes and treats at local shops – Starts at the Library 4:00pm Menorah Lighting 4:30pm Hot Chocolate and Latkes at Historical Hall More Information and Map…
Shine Bright Bedford
Friday, December 3 6pm Luminaries – 7PM Tree Lighting Family Event Holiday light display on the Village Green! The Bedford Village Business Association & Friends invite you to come together in spirit to celebrate the holidays and our community. Bags available for pick up at the Library and need to be returned by December 2nd. …
Fox Read 2020: Author Talk
Tuesday, December 1 7:00-7:45 p.m. Grades 5-7 An evening with Wendy Maas, author of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life. All 5th, 6th, and 7th graders, their families, and all community members are invited to enjoy an evening in conversation with the author of this year’s Fox Read. Link for 12/1 Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nhm-fytc-ixk…
State of New York Shelter in Place
Beginning Sunday March 22, all unessential business in the state are closed. Below is a link to a resource document from the town of Bedford. It has important links about what is open, the corona virus and other important information. Below is also a link to sign up for Supervisor Burdick’s newsletter. More details…
Library closed until further notice
As a precaution to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the Library will be temporarily closed until further notice: All late fees will be waived Please hold onto your materials and DO NOT place them in the drop box All Holds will be frozen in their current status (you will not lose your place) All…
Knit In For A Cause
Wednesday, February 12 3:30-6:00 Hats for Paradise, CA (a community hard hit by wildfires) For anyone with knitting or crocheting experience. We will provide the yarn and basic pattern but not the needles. If you can’t attend and want to make a hat at home, you may come in and get yarn. Watch Video
Books With Bailey
Thursdays: February 27 & March 19 Tuesdays: March 10 & March 24 3:15-4:00 Sign up to read with Bailey, a 7 year old Golden Retriever and her owner Marcy. Sign up in the Library and parents must sign a permission slip. More Information
Senior Advocate Saturdays
New Program! Stop by and meet Rosemary Vorel the Senior Advocate from the Town of Bedford. No appointment required. More Information
Mahjong for Beginners
Mondays, October 21,28 & November 4 10:00-noon This this 3 week course gives an introductory overview of the rules and strategy to playing Mahjong. You will learn the basics of the game and continue learning through supervised games. At the end of the series you will feel confident enough to play with friends and organize…
Life Sketches-A Writing Workshop on ZOOM
Fridays, October 2 – October 30 10:30 am-12:00 pm Thinking about writing a memoir or family stories? Or maybe you have always wanted to turn a real-life experience into a fiction story. Join us for this five week adult writing program via Zoom. Author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach, brings fun, fresh ideas to get…
Bedford Babies Fall 2020 via ZOOM
Tuesdays, 10:00 am- 11:30 am via ZOOM 8-Week Session: October 6, 13, 20, 27 & November 3, 10, 17, 24 Babies 11 months or younger with their parents Bedford Babies is the perfect place to: Meet other parents Discuss parenting concerns Adrian Kalikow is a Certified Parent Coach who will facilitate discussions on everything that is…
The Underground Railroad in Bedford
Thursday, May 23, 10:30 This presentation covers Moses Pierce and Esther Carpenter Pierce and their role in the underground railroad. One track of this secret network of homes ready to help fugitives flee slavery stopped in Bedford before finding freedom in Canada. Register Online More Information
Thursday Tech Help With Charlie
Make an appointment with our Student Tech Expert Charlie. He will help you with technology questions and can assist you with downloading materials. All sessions are held in the Reading Room on the first floor. Don’t forget to bring you device and any relevant password information. Register here More information
Library is open for Contact Free Pickup
The library is open, we have phones and you can call and place an hold or email us. We have WiFi and you are free to sit on our back porch! Click here for Contact Free Pickup
Library is open!
We have heat, free coffee, wifi, and plenty of places to work. We will be open 10-6 today and 10-2 Saturday.
Westchester Library System App now available
Download this free app from the app store. Choose your library and set up your account. You can order books, check out what’s happening at your library and create a digital card. Currently available for Apple devices only. Android will be available soon!
Bedford Babies
Winter session! Still spots available. For babies 11 months or younger and their parents Tuesdays, February 27 – April 24, 9:30 – 10:30 am This 8 week program is the perfect opportunity for new parents and their babies to: Meet other parents Discuss parenting concerns Have a cup of coffee and a snack without having to make it yourself Feel safe and cared for away from the house If you are the parent with a baby under one year of age,Bedford Babies is an opportunity waiting for you! Click here to register or call to register. flyer
Holiday Hours
Holiday hours for this coming weekend are: Friday, April 7, Closed Saturday, April 8, Closed Enjoy the holidays. We will reopen on Monday, April 10
New Book Group for Grade 3 Girls
Interested in joining a new book group? Call Shodie and register. This is for grade 3 girls, and the first meeting is Wednesday, May 4 at 3:30-4:30. The book is Doll People by Martin and copies are available at the library. Link to the flier.
Summer Reading Kickoff
“On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” is this summer’s theme and we will be kicking off the summer with a unique event at Historical Hall. Digital Arts Experience will lead the group through two different experiences: using Minecraft to create the Bedford Free Library and learning Hour of Code a computer coding program. All equipment…
ANNUAL APPEAL
We are at the start of the 2017-2018 Annual Appeal. All of the funds raised go towards material and programs. If you didn’t receive the appeal, and would like to be added to the mailing list, please call the Library and ask for Ann. This year’s appeal is available here: Donor List for 2016-2017 This year’s…
Fall Chess with John Gallagher via ZOOM
ZOOM on Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm October 19, 26 & November 2, 9, 16, 23 Ages 7 and up, all levels welcome 6-week session *Not necessary to attend all 6 but recommended as the classes will be taught in sequential order Learn how to play chess or brush up on your skills with Chess Instructor John…
YA READsquared Program
For kids entering 6th Grade and older Summer Reading Game 2020, June 16 – August 21 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 At the end of the Game, points will…