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Posted on Fri, July 26, 2024 - 09:39am
As part of this year's summer reading program, we've been celebrating all that New Hampshire has to offer - and that includes all of the fabulous authors that have called the Granite State home. Browse the carousels below to see just a few of the books in our collection written by NH authors.
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Teens
Posted on Wed, July 03, 2024 - 03:53pm
Looking for a great book to read for summer reading? Try one of these award-winning books, just for teens! As an added bonus, you can use any of the titles below to complete the Award-Winners challenge activity and earn an extra raffle ticket towards our Teen Summer Reading prize drawings…
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Posted on Tue, July 02, 2024 - 12:38pm
Taking a chance on love can be an adventure all its own! Browse the carousel below to find a selection of enemies-to-lovers romances where the main characters find love in the least expected person possible. Reading any of these books will help you complete the challenge activity and earn extra…
Kids
Posted on Tue, July 02, 2024 - 12:10pm
Our Junior Librarians have been hard at work helping us so far this summer! Here is a list of their recommended books.
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Posted on Fri, June 28, 2024 - 10:14am
Have an armchair adventure this summer and transport yourself to another part of the world by reading a book translated from another language. Browse the carousel below to find some suggestions.
See a title that intrigues you? Click on the cover image to read more in our online catalog and place…
Teens
Posted on Wed, June 19, 2024 - 06:22pm
Novels in verse combine the story-telling power of a novel with the emotional impact of poetry. If you've never tried one before, now's the perfect time! Reading a novel-in-verse can help you complete one of the bonus challenge activities for the Bedford Public Library's 2024 Teen Summer Reading…
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Posted on Wed, May 29, 2024 - 04:00pm
We've made it past Memorial Day and summer is shining on the horizon - which means it's time to find the perfect "Beach Read." Whether your planning a trip to white sandy beaches or just getting into a summer staycation mindset, browse the carousel to find a few of this summer's hottest new beach…
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Posted on Fri, May 03, 2024 - 09:51am
May is going to be a busy month for new books! Get a sneak peek at some of the titles we have on order at the Bedford Public Library due out this month.
See something you'd like to read? Click on the cover image to visit our online catalog and place your hold in advance!
Kids
Posted on Tue, April 30, 2024 - 02:14pm
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 The Friend Ship by Kat Yeh.
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…
Reference
Posted on Thu, April 25, 2024 - 05:04pm
Ashley Elston's psychological thriller about a con woman whose most recent job takes an unexpected and dangerous turn has been a big hit here at the Bedford Public Library in 2024! If you're one of the readers who love this fast-paced, twisty and intricately plotted novel, check out some of these…
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Posted on Thu, April 18, 2024 - 10:18am
Love historical fiction? Check out some of these new arrivals and upcoming books available from the Bedford Public Library!
To view any of these titles in our online catalog, just click on the cover image.
Kids
Posted on Fri, April 05, 2024 - 09:04am
Did you know April is National Poetry Month? Check out our list in the catalog to see the Children's Room poetry picks!
Reference
Posted on Mon, March 18, 2024 - 06:49pm
This year spring officially begins at 11:06 pm on Tuesday, March 19. However, you may have noticed some of springs most beloved harbingers returning to your backyard and birdfeeder. Want to learn more about the birds around us and how they affect our lives and landscape? Check out one of these…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, March 15, 2024 - 10:30am
Looking for some crafting inspiration to get your creative juices flowing? Check out some of the new classes being added to CreativeBug in March and April.
To use CreativeBug, visit our databases page and click on the CreativeBug link. Then use your library card number and password or PIN to…
Teens
Posted on Fri, March 01, 2024 - 10:47am
We've had a ton of new Young Adult books a graphic novels come in over the past few weeks! Browse the carousel below to check out some of the newest arrivals...
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Posted on Wed, February 28, 2024 - 03:33pm
Spring may be just around the corner, but one of the most popular books at the library right now has a chill to its title! Based on a real historic figure, Ariel Lawhon’s The Frozen River tells the story of a midwife in 1789 Maine whose investigation of a murder threatens to uncover secrets and…
Kids
Posted on Wed, February 07, 2024 - 08:58am
Did you know February is national kids dental health month? Lucky for us, we have a licensed dental hygienist on staff to teach us everything we need to know! Join Miss Angela as she shows us how to love our smiles by taking care of our teeth! We'll read books and do activities with props like a…
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Posted on Mon, February 05, 2024 - 10:09am
In keeping with Valentine’s traditions, many people are happy to give chocolate, cuddly stuffed animals and cards. Bring on the hearts pierced by Cupid’s arrow and declaring ones love. But what about the unrequited love, broken hearts and the celebration of being single because, hey, love is…
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Posted on Wed, January 17, 2024 - 03:57pm
Curious to know what the staff at the Bedford Public Library read (and enjoyed) last year? Read on to explore some of our staff member's picks for their favorite books that they read in 2023.
See something you'd like to try? Click on the cover image to visit our online catalog and place a request…
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Posted on Fri, December 29, 2023 - 11:27am
It's always fun to look back on the year and see what our cardholders have been checking out! Browse the carousels below to see if you missed any of the most popular items at the Bedford Public Library this year. If you see something you'd like to read, click or tap on the cover image to be taken…
Reference
Posted on Mon, December 18, 2023 - 04:39pm
Getting ready to put together your New Year’s Resolutions? You could set habits to eat healthier, exercise more and watch less TV - but you could also live vicariously through someone else’s resolutions by reading anything from the Stunt Genre. In this genre the author does something for a year and…
Kids
Posted on Fri, December 15, 2023 - 10:20am
Winter is almost here! With the start of winter on December 21st, we created a list of some of our favorite winter books in the children's room. Check our list in the catalog! BPL Winter Books for Kids
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Posted on Wed, November 22, 2023 - 01:48pm
James McBride's most recent novel, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store came out in August and has already been making a splash, being featured on NPR, nominated for Library Reads and winning a Kirkus Award for Fiction. If you're one of the many Bedford Library patrons who enjoyed this historical…
Reference
Posted on Wed, November 15, 2023 - 03:22pm
Getting ready for friends and family to arrive for Thanksgiving? Need to clean up and don't know where to start? A plethora of books with tidying hacks, organizing tips, and even recipes to make your own cleaning products can be found on the shelves of the Bedford Public Library. Scroll through…
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Posted on Thu, November 09, 2023 - 04:59pm
Looking for a movie for Veterans' Day? Check out one of these DVDs or Blu Rays that features stories of soldiers' lives and adventures.