Did you know that June is Pride Month? Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York and also recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. Read on to find a selection of memoirs, biographies, nonfiction and fiction to help you celebrate this June.
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by checking out one of these great reads. Try a moving memoir, a fascinating history, or a stirring novel. These books are not a comprehensive representation of the Asian American experience, but instead a sample of the diverse stories being told by AAPI authors.
Get out your calendar and start marking, because we have a plethora of great events coming up this May at the Bedford Public Library.
The month opens with our regularly scheduled Tech at the Library class on the first Wednesday. On May 4th we'll be talking about LinkedIn Learning, a valuable online resource available Bedford Public Library card holderss with thousands of video tutorials on business, technology and design.
Origami Wishing Stars are April's Take and Make Craft. Write your wish on a bright strip of paper, fold it into a star and maybe your wish will come true! Everything you need is included in the craft kit. Pick yours up in the Teen Area on top of the new YA bookshelf.
Looking for something to do during school vacation week? Pick up a Friendship Bracelet Take and Make and show your BFF how much you care! Everything you need is included in the kit, just make sure to pick out a kit with the colors you like best. Kits can be picked up at the new YA bookshelf and will be available starting the Thursday before break until we run out of supplies.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is one of the most well-known love stories of all time. This Valentine's Day, why not celebrate with one of these books that puts a twist on the beloved classic? From continuations of the original tale to modern updates, murder mysteries and even zombies, there's sure to be variation to suit every reader's style.
Browse the cover below and click on an icon to find a title in our online catalog or call (603) 472-2300 to reserve your copy.
Looking for something green? Come to the Library to pick up your craft kit including a fresh mini succulent. Kits are located above the new books in the YA section and pick your plant at the Reference Desk.
It's the most wonderful time of the year...for baking! Are you looking for new recipes? Do you want to master a tricky technique? Do you need to find gluten-free or vegan cookie recipes? Check out these books for inspiration.
Browse the carousels below to find nonfiction books that explore Indigenous history and culture as well as outstanding fiction and poetry by Native authors. If you find a book that interests you, click on the cover images below to read more or place a hold in our online catalog.
It’s that time of year—whether you have a plethora of apples from an apple-picking extravaganza or you’re getting ready to wow friends and family at the holidays, pie season is upon us. Chill your butter, chop your fruit, and check out some of these excellent books to help hone your skills.
We also have several seasons of The Great British Baking Show on DVD to inspire you.
To request any of the items in the carousels below, just click on the cover image to be taken to our onlline catalog or call the Bedford Public Library at (603) 472-2300.
