Young Adult Programs
2025 High School Writing Contest
Wednesday, January 22 - February 25
All Day
For high school students who attend school or reside in the Bedford Central School District
Deadline Tuesday, February 25 @ 5PM
CATEGORIES
Fiction: A creative piece limited only by your imagination (Save poetry for the Library’s Poetry Contest in April)
Nonfiction: An essay limited only by the facts
Prizes:
First Place $100
Second Place $50
Third Place $25
All entries must be submitted by email as a PDF to atownley@bedfordfreelibrary.org
Deadline Tuesday, February 25 @ 5PM
Winners will be notified via email by Thursday, March 6
Awards Ceremony at The Bedford Free Library – Thursday, March 13 at 3:30
RULES
*entries must be in PDF
*author’s name must be included in email subject only, not in the body of the work
*one entry per category
*must be MLA format
*work previously written for other purposes is acceptable
The Bedford Free Library High School Writing Contest is generously funded by Margaret Scott.
Crafts for Community: Valentine Cards and Treats for Health Care Workers
Tuesday, February 4
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 2/4 -2/5
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Drop-In Craft
Grades 5 and up
The Library will have supplies to make Valentine cards and decorate treat bags for Health Care Providers in our community.
*Community service hours will be given
Crafts for Community: Valentine Cards and Treats for Health Care Workers
Wednesday, February 5
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 2/4 -2/5
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Drop-In Craft
Grades 5 and up
The Library will have supplies to make Valentine cards and decorate treat bags for Health Care Providers in our community.
*Community service hours will be given