Get Your Shift Together: How to help your kids more by worrying less
Monday, May 5
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tales on the Trails
Tuesday, May 6
10:30 am
Tuesday, May 6 &
Tuesday, June 10
10:30 AM
Family event for children ages 2 and older
Bedford Free Library and the BRLA are partnering to bring you a short kid-friendly trail hike + storytime in the woods with Kelly Crummy.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Tuesday Preschool Crafts
Tuesday, May 6
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages 3 -5 and family
Drop-in Craft
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Once a month on Tuesdays this Spring we will supply materials and directions for preschoolers and caregivers to make a craft together.
- May 6: Mother’s Day Coupon Book
No Registration required, supplies are on a first come basis.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme, Winter 2025
Wednesday, May 7
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 2: April 2, 9, 23, 30 & May 7
With Sandi of Musical Munchkins
As space is limited, please only register for one session.
Both session 1 and session 2 are full. To be added to the waitlist, please email Childrens Librarian at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme Information
Musical Mother Goose Winter 2025
Wednesday, May 7
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Ages 12 -30 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 2: April 2, 9, 23, 30 & May 7
With Sandi of Musical Munchkins
As space is limited, please only register for one session.
Both Session 1 and Session 2 are full. To be added to the waitlist, please email Childrens Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Musical Mother Goose Information
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 8
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Marvelous Mommy
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Storytime with Mrs. Crummy at Rochambeau Farm
Saturday, May 10
11:00 am
Saturdays: April 26, May 10 & June 7
11:00am
Family Event
Rochambeau Farm
214 W Patent Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
rochambeaufarmny.com
- Bring a blanket
- Pizza is avaliable for purchase
- In case of inclement weather, check the Library website for rain date
- No registration required
Special Storytime In the Garden with Mrs. Crummy
Tuesday, May 13
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:
Bedford Presbyterian Church Giving Garden
44 Village Green
Ages Pre-K to 1st Grade, All are welcome!
Bedford Presbyterian Church and the Bedford Free Library invite you to a special storytime in BPC’s Giving Garden with Mrs. Crummy.
A craft will be provided.
Registration is preferred.
Women and Money
Wednesday, May 14
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
April 16
May 14
June 11
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™, SE-AWMA™
Vice President, 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.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 15
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Whose Egg is This?
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Photography Exhibit
Tuesday, May 20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The participants of the “Storytelling through Photography” have been working hard the past 8 weeks. This is the culminating event for the first in our new Creative Aging series. Please stop by and meet the artists and find out more about this exciting initiative at the library.
No registration required.
Ice Cream Social & Poetry Contest Winners
Wednesday, May 21
3:00 pm
Location: Fellowship Hall at Bedford Presbyterian Church
All are welcome
Winners of Poetry Contest will be announced at 3:30pm
- Free of charge
- Make your own sundae
- M&M guessing game
Many thanks to Bedford Presbyterian Church for the use of Fellowship Hall.
No registration required.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 22
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Little Ladybug
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, May 29
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Giraffes Can’t Dance
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 5
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Time for Trucks
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Storytime with Mrs. Crummy at Rochambeau Farm
Saturday, June 7
11:00 am
Saturdays: April 26, May 10 & June 7
11:00am
Family Event
Rochambeau Farm
214 W Patent Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
rochambeaufarmny.com
- Bring a blanket
- Pizza is avaliable for purchase
- In case of inclement weather, check the Library website for rain date
- No registration required
Tales on the Trails
Tuesday, June 10
10:30 am
Family event for children ages 2 and older
Bedford Free Library and the BRLA are partnering to bring you a short kid-friendly trail hike + storytime in the woods with Kelly Crummy.
Registration is required. Please register online.
Women and Money
Wednesday, June 11
1:00 pm
Wednesdays @ 1pm via Zoom
April 16
May 14
June 11
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™, SE-AWMA™
Vice President, 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.
Summer Reading Kickoff: Two by Two Animal Haven
Wednesday, June 11
5:00 pm
Family Event
Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff event!
Two by Two Animal Haven is a family owned traveling animal program whose purpose is to educate the public about animals, their welfare and conservation. Their programs foster kindness and empathy for all living things.
The event will be at a nearby barn. After a short presentation, you will be able to meet and pet the animals.
This is not a drop off event!
Registration is required. Please register online.
Community Helper Storytime
Thursday, June 12
11:15 am
For Preschool Age
We will have guest story readers from our community, along with songs, surprises and a special craft.
No Registration required.
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 12
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Community Helpers
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Infant Feeding Support Group
Friday, June 13
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fridays: April 4, May 2, June 13, July 11, August 8
10:00 – 11:00 am
Attend one session or all
Join local parent, Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Postpartum Doula, Alex White for a support group on all things Infant feeding.
Bring your baby, your questions, or your desire to have a cup of tea in community with other parents!
This program is full. We encourage you to join the waitlist as there may be openings each month. To join the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Truck Day 2025
Saturday, June 14
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
All Ages Welcome
Event will be held at
Bedford Village Elementary School
45 Court Road
Bedford, NY
- Free to the public
- Great Father’s Day activity
- For inclement weather, check our website
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, June 25
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Stories, Songs & Surprises
Thursday, June 26
11:15 am
This Week’s Theme: Hello Summer
Join us for weekly Storytime in the Library with Mrs. Crummy.
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, July 2
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Baby Bounce & Rhyme, Summer 2025
Wednesday, July 9
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: July 9, 16, 23
Session 2: July 30 & August 6, 13
With Sandi of Musical Munchkins
As space is limited, please only register for one session.
Online registration begins May 27 at 10AM
Register Here – Session 1 – Coming Soon
Register Here – Session 2 – Coming Soon
Musical Mother Goose, Summer 2025
Wednesday, July 9 - August 13
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Babies ages 12 – 30 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: July 9, 16, 23
Session 2: July 30 & August 6, 13
With Sandi of Musical Munchkins
As space is limited, please only register for one session.
Online registration begins May 27 at 10AM
Register Here – Session 1 – Coming Soon
Register Here – Session 2 – Coming Soon
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, July 9
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Infant Feeding Support Group
Friday, July 11
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fridays: April 4, May 2, June 13, July 11, August 8
10:00 – 11:00 am
Attend one session or all
Join local parent, Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Postpartum Doula, Alex White for a support group on all things Infant feeding.
Bring your baby, your questions, or your desire to have a cup of tea in community with other parents!
This program is full. We encourage you to join the waitlist as there may be openings each month. To join the waitlist, please email Children’s Librarian Kelly Crummy at kcrummy@bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme, Summer 2025
Wednesday, July 16
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: July 9, 16, 23
Session 2: July 30 & August 6, 13
With Sandi of Musical Munchkins
As space is limited, please only register for one session.
Online registration begins May 27 at 10AM
Register Here – Session 1 – Coming Soon
Register Here – Session 2 – Coming Soon
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, July 16
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Baby Bounce & Rhyme, Summer 2025
Wednesday, July 23
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: July 9, 16, 23
Session 2: July 30 & August 6, 13
With Sandi of Musical Munchkins
As space is limited, please only register for one session.
Online registration begins May 27 at 10AM
Register Here – Session 1 – Coming Soon
Register Here – Session 2 – Coming Soon
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, July 23
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Baby Bounce & Rhyme, Summer 2025
Wednesday, July 30
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Babies ages 4 – 12 months accompanied by an adult
Session 1: July 9, 16, 23
Session 2: July 30 & August 6, 13
With Sandi of Musical Munchkins
As space is limited, please only register for one session.
Online registration begins May 27 at 10AM
Register Here – Session 1 – Coming Soon
Register Here – Session 2 – Coming Soon
Creative Aging: Crafting Unique 3D Books
Wednesday, July 30
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This course aims to ignite creativity by exploring diverse techniques in paper engineering, altering, and three-dimensional bookmaking. The process provides an opportunity to transform memories and oral histories into meaningful visual representations. Participants can honor their communities and families, preserving stories and memories in tangible, artistic forms. This is the perfect opportunity to add mementos, photographs and other materials you have been saving. These unique books make wonderful gifts.
This program is made possible by the generous funding of the David Worby Foundation.
Register Here
Sew Much Fun Mini Camp 2025
Monday, August 4
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Entering grades 4 and up
This is for Beginning Sewers
Learn the basics of sewing with two library staffers who have been sewing their whole lives! A true hands on class, participants will learn the fundamentals of sewing and have their own sewing machine to practice new skills.
Must commit to all 4 sessions. No exceptions! Space is limited.