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Posted on Wed, May 24, 2023 - 07:06pm
It's that time of year! The new 2023-2024 Great Stone Face books are here! But first, last year's winner is...
Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter!
The new list has a varied selection of 20 books chosen by NH librarians including realistic fiction,…
Kids
Posted on Wed, May 17, 2023 - 06:04pm
Save the Date for Summer Reading!
Summer Reading is coming and this year’s theme is…..
Camp Kindness!
We have a full lineup of programs and fun for kids ages 0-12 this summer. Weekly storytimes, Touch-A-Truck, magicians, live animals and more are coming to the library!…
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 17, 2023 - 01:30pm
From April 17 until supplies last there will be a Take and Make craft kit for kids 12 and under to take home and create!
Here are the instructions on how to make your own butterfly once you pick up your kit from the library.
Additional supplies you’ll need:
· Markers or Crayons…
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 03, 2023 - 12:48pm
Voting for the 2023 Great Stone Face award is now open! NH students in grades 4-6 can vote for their favorite book from a list of 20 nominees. Voting will end on April 30 and the winner will be announced in early May.View a list of the nominees here.Vote online here.You can also vote in person in…
Kids
Posted on Sat, February 04, 2023 - 12:31pm
February is Black History Month! Using the link below you can view our curated list of 80 books for children covering the Civil Rights movement, Reconstruction, prominent figures in history, stories and picture books featuring Black characters, and biographies of contemporary sports stars and…
Kids
Posted on Mon, January 09, 2023 - 05:44am
Kids throughout New Hampshire have voted, and the winner of this year’s Ladybug Award is….Milk and Juice: a Recycling Romance by Meredith Crandall Brown!
Milk and Juice was the clear winner by our vote here in the library with 13 out of 50 votes. The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach was…
Kids
Posted on Thu, January 05, 2023 - 10:23am
Check out the top checked out Children's books of 2022! Click on any of the covers to place a hold on one of these well-loved titles.
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, January 05, 2023 - 07:42am
Here at the Bedford Public Library, we're looking ahead to an exciting year of new books to read! But before we start in on our 2023 challenges and all of the reviews for new books to come, here are some of the staff's favorite books that we read in 2022!
To find any of these books in our online…
Kids
Posted on Mon, December 05, 2022 - 10:53am
It's that time of year again! From now until December 21 readers up to third grade can vote for their favorite nominee for this year's Ladybug Award in the Children's Room!
The Ladybug Picture Book Award is designed to promote early literacy and honor the best in recent children's picture books. A…
Kids
Posted on Thu, November 03, 2022 - 08:08am
Learn about Native American culture and history with these titles from the Children's Room!
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, October 27, 2022 - 11:20am
Audiobooks have been increasing in popularity over the last decade – and it’s easy to understand why. In addition to being a great alternative for readers with low vision or reading difficulties, audiobooks are a fun way to make reading more portable and flexible. Popping a CD into your car’s…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, September 29, 2022 - 10:45am
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Browse the carousels below to find…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, September 22, 2022 - 12:56pm
Fall is a special time in New England. Even though the days are getting shorter and there's a bit of a chill creeping into the air, there's still time to get outside for a spectacular fall hiking adventure!
Browse the carousels below to find guides to some New England's best trails and views as…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, August 18, 2022 - 10:40am
When you think of the library, books may be the first thing to come to mind. But there are many other resources to use at the library and even things besides books to check out. Read on to discover 10 things beside books, movies, and music that you can check out with your Bedford Public Library…
Kids
Posted on Thu, August 11, 2022 - 12:15pm
We wanted to give a huge thank you to all those who supported and participated in our 2022 Children's Summer Reading program! Thank you!
To our generous sponsors and donors: Bedford Rotary Club, Friends of Bedford Library, Pizza Bella, Amherst Karate Studio, Hayward's Ice Cream and Cactus Jack's…
Kids
Posted on Thu, June 09, 2022 - 08:41am
Get creative with us this summer!We'll be hosting several ocean themed drawing programs throughout the summer. Register for one or register for all of them, it's up to you!
For ages 6-9, Miss Lee Ann will be offering Drawing Under the Sea. She'll guide you through the steps to draw a different…
Kids
Posted on Thu, May 26, 2022 - 08:04am
Summer Reading is almost here! We are so excited for you to dive in to all our ocean-themed activities this summer with our theme of Oceans of Possibilites!
First, you can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge using Beanstack. You can log your reading time from June 11-July 29 to earn tickets…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, May 12, 2022 - 11:37am
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…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, May 04, 2022 - 05:24am
Today is May the Fourth (AKA Star Wars Day)! To celebrate we've compiled lists fo the Star Wars books and movies here at the Bedford Public Library. Browse the carousels below of click the links to view items in our online catalog.
May the Fourth be with you!
Browse DVDs and Blurays in the…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, April 28, 2022 - 10:56am
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…
Kids
Posted on Thu, April 07, 2022 - 07:51am
Voting for the 2022 Great Stone Face Award is now open to 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in New Hampshire!
The Great Stone Face Book Award is given annually to an author whose book receives the most votes from 4th through 6th graders throughout the state. In April, N.H. children vote for their favorite…
Kids
Posted on Fri, April 01, 2022 - 06:01am
Spring is back and so is the Storywalk at Bedford Village Common!
Enjoy the nice weather by taking a walk on the Common and reading When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes.
As you stroll through the common, you’ll see pages of the story installed next to the path. Page 1 is right after the arch where you…
Kids
Posted on Mon, March 14, 2022 - 05:20am
This month's make and take craft is a straw rocket! Kits will be available in the Children's Room or via Lower Level curbside until supplies last. Here's Miss Carla to show you how to make it:
Kids
Posted on Mon, February 14, 2022 - 06:02am
Winter Break week is packed with programs for kids from age 0-12 in the Children’s Room!
Registration for programs opens on February 15 for Bedford cardgolders.
On Monday night we’ll have a comfy cozy Pajama Storytime at 7:00 PM. Get ready for bed, bring your stuffies, and we’ll read you bedtime…
Kids
Posted on Tue, January 25, 2022 - 07:12am
Every year, the American Library Association announces the Youth Media Award winners for excellence in children’s literature. An impressive slate of winners and honors were announced on Monday. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
Some of the winners and honors are recapped below, but you…