Poetry Contest 2023
Saturday, April 1 - April 30
12:00 am
Deadline April 30, 2023
April is National Poetry Month and it’s the seventeenth anniversary of the Bedford Free Library’s Poetry Contest. Join us in a celebration of poetry with a wonderful opportunity for children and young adults to showcase their unique talents and to have fun with poetry.
We will announce the winners and celebrate all of the poets at our Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, May 24th at 3pm. Prizes will be awarded in several age divisions. Winning entries will also be published on the Library’s website.
Grab your pencil, notebook, inspiration and get started today!
Baby Bounce & Rhyme Winter 2023
Wednesday, April 12
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Ages 4-12 months
Wednesdays at 9:30
Session 1: February 1, 8, 15 & March 1, 8
Session 2: March 15, 22, 29 & April 12, 19
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins
Please register online at our website bedfordfreelibrary.org
As space is limited, please only register for one session. Program location will be on the Village Green or in the Library, depending on the weather
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme: More Information
Musical Mother Goose Winter 2023
Wednesday, April 12
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Ages 12-30 months
Wednesdays at 10:15
Session 1: February 1, 8, 15 & March 1, 8
Session 2: March 15, 22, 29 & April 12, 19
Ages 12 – 30 months accompanied by an adult
With Angeline of Musical Munchkins.
Program location will be on the Village Green or in the Library, depending on the weather.
This Program is full. Please contact Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy to be added to the waitlist at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Musical Mother Goose: More Information
Women and Money
Wednesday, April 12
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 15
December 13
The Women and Money series is back by popular demand!
How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets hosted by Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC® and Liz Maccarone, CRPC®
Bios:
Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Julia was a vice president and private banker for BankBoston’s Private Bank for 7 years, responsible for asset management and trust services. Previously, Julia worked in marketing for 9 years with Merrill. Julia has a BA from Ohio State University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Julia has appeared on the CNBC show “Power Lunch,” CBS “This Morning,” WGCH’s “Women in Business,” in addition to featured articles in USA Today.
Liz Maccarone, CRPC®
Senior Financial Advisor
Liz joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. Liz works closely with high-net-worth individuals and their families to create personalized and comprehensive strategies that support their goals, including investment management, retirement planning, liability management, and multigenerational planning. Liz values the importance of establishing and cultivating relationships with families including the next generation.
Liz graduated from Fairfield University with a dual bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. She began her career working at a boutique investment firm as a Business Development Associate, specializing in commodities and futures trading.
Crafting Circle
Wednesday, April 12
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Bring your hand crafting projects and enjoy and afternoon of creativity at the library. The group will meet in the Biography room.
Dr. DiYanni Mini-Course
Wednesday, April 12
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month with The Great American Poets
The workshop will focus on these great American poets:
Emily Dickinson, April 5
Walt Whitman, April 12
Robert Frost, April 19
Dr. DiYanni will lead a discussion of the poems, with contributions from participants. The sessions will be interactive conversations rather than lectures. This is a wonderful and fun opportunity to experience poetry!
Tea and refreshments will be served.
All are welcome.