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 19
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 19
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
Dr. DiYanni Mini-Course
Wednesday, April 19
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month with The Great American Poets
The final week will be Robert Frost.
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.