Young Adult Programs
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
- Make your own sundae
- M&M guessing game
- Free of Charge, No registration required
Many thanks to Bedford Presbyterian Church for the use of Fellowship Hall.
YA Summer Kick Off!
Thursday, June 12
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For Students Entering Grades 6 and up
Come for ice cream and board games to celebrate the start of summer!
- Bring Friends
- Eat ice cream
- Win Prizes!
Registration is required at bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Battle of the Books 2025 Information Session
Wednesday, June 18
5:00 pm - 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 form a team for students entering Grades 4 – 7.
- In-Person Practice starts in September
- Team practice once a week
- Tournament is at Ossining High School, Saturday, October 25
Questions: Contact Young Adult Librarian Alix Townley at atownley@bedfordfreelibrary
For older teens entering Grades 7 – 12, Katonah Library is forming a Battle of the Books Team. Click Here for more Katonah Library information.
YA Summer: Creative Mending with Maureen
Wednesday, July 23
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesdays
July 23 & July 30
4:30 – 5:30pm
Entering Grades 6 and up
Come to one session or all
Join Maureen for this mending workshop where she 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 add personality and fun.
Registration is required at bedfordfreelibrary.org.
YA Summer: Creative Mending with Maureen
Wednesday, July 30
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesdays
July 23 & July 30
4:30 – 5:30pm
Entering Grades 6 and up
Come to one session or all
Join Maureen for this mending workshop where she 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 add personality and fun.
Registration is required at bedfordfreelibrary.org.
What to Expect in Middle School – Girls Session
Tuesday, August 19
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
For Students Entering 6th Grade
Girls Session: Tuesday, August 19
Boys Session: Wednesday, August 20
5:00 – 6:00 pm
A panel of Fox Lane Middle School students will share their experiences, followed by a Q&A
Suggested Topics are:
- Classes
- Sports
- Arts and Music
- Clubs
- your First Locker!
*Bring your questions and concerns.
*Meet students from other BCSD Elementary Schools
Registration is required at bedfordfreelibrary.org
What to Expect in Middle School – Boys Session
Wednesday, August 20
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
For Students Entering 6th Grade
Girls Session: Tuesday, August 19
Boys Session: Wednesday, August 20
5:00 – 6:00 pm
A panel of Fox Lane Middle School students will share their experiences, followed by a Q&A
Suggested Topics are:
- Classes
- Sports
- Arts and Music
- Clubs
- your First Locker!
*Bring your questions and concerns.
*Meet students from other BCSD Elementary Schools
Registration is required at bedfordfreelibrary.org