Library Blog
Reference
Posted on Thu, March 13, 2025 - 09:49am
Have you read your way through all of the Joe Pickett Mysteries by C. J. Box, but don't know what to read while you wait for the next installment in this best-selling series? Browse the titles below to find more books with determined heroes, fast-paced but thought-provoking plot lines, and a…
Kids
Posted on Fri, March 07, 2025 - 04:30pm
We love books and we love babies! Here are some of our favorite read-alouds for little ones. With sparing text, bold illustrations, rhymes, onomatopoeia, and more this books are a perfect introduction to the world of reading.
Kids
Posted on Mon, March 03, 2025 - 08:19pm
Did you know March is Women's History Month? Celebrate with some of the children's room picks!
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, February 27, 2025 - 12:29pm
The Bedford Public Library is excited to welcome local medieval scholar Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn to discuss the historical and literary depictions of the six wives of Henry VIII: Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Katherine Parr. Explore these…
Reference
Posted on Thu, February 20, 2025 - 05:13pm
It's the perfect time of year for a cozy read! Grab your favorite fuzzy blanket and a steaming mug of cocoa or tea and spend a cozy afternoon with one of these heartwarming books.
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, February 07, 2025 - 04:14pm
Want a sneak peek at some of the books for adults and teens that will be arriving soon at the Bedford Public Library? Browse the carousels below to see some of the titles we have on-order with February publication dates!
To place your hold request now for any title, click on the cover to visit our…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, February 06, 2025 - 09:25am
CreativeBug has some fabulous new classes coming in February, covering embroidery, cosmetics, origami, quilting and knitting! Click the images below, then sign in. Or create an account with your library card here to get started.
Have questions? Need a hand getting started? Contact the…
Kids
Posted on Tue, February 04, 2025 - 11:02am
February is Black History Month! Check out our list of books to learn more and celebrate with us!
Reference
Posted on Fri, January 31, 2025 - 11:05am
Did you love The Wedding People by Alison Espach? Looking for more complex character-driven stories that talk about serious issues with wit and flair? Want to read more stories about finding friendship and life-changing events? Browse these other titles you may enjoy!
See a title you're interested…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, January 24, 2025 - 09:48am
Looking for guidance on stepping into a leadership role? Find leadership tools, strategies, styles and stories by browsing the books below!
See something that piques your interest? Click on a cover image to be taken to our online catalog, where you can find out more about it, explore similar…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, January 17, 2025 - 11:45am
With the recent popularity of James by Percival Everett and the film version of Wicked - a musical based on the novel by Gregory Maguire - we went looking for more books at the library that also re-tell a well-known story from a new perspective. Browse the carousel below to see what we found…
Reference
Posted on Wed, January 08, 2025 - 04:07pm
As we look back and remember former President Jimmy Carter, here are some books to consider.
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, January 03, 2025 - 10:10am
Check out some of our favorite books that we read (or listened to) in 2024! Want to try one for yourself? Click on the cover image to visit the online catalog and place a hold. You can also check out the display in person near the New Book Shelves at the library.
Angela's Picks
Caitlin's…
Kids
Posted on Thu, January 02, 2025 - 12:09pm
Looking to start a new hobby with your kiddos in 2025? Checkout our nonfiction collection to get started and learn something new!
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, December 27, 2024 - 01:43pm
Ever wonder what your friends and neighbors are reading, watching or listening to? Scroll through the carousels below to find the 10 most frequently checked out books, movies, and more at the Bedford Public Library in 2024!
Fiction
Nonfiction
Mystery
SciFi & Fantasy…
Reference
Posted on Mon, November 25, 2024 - 06:52pm
Did you love the moving psychological suspense, complex characters and small town atmosphere of Chris Whitaker's All the Colors of the Dark? Check out some of these other books we think you'll also enjoy!
Need more book recommendations? Not sure what to read next? Fill out the BookMatch…
Reference
Posted on Sun, November 24, 2024 - 03:10pm
Is it your turn to bring dessert for this year's Thanksgiving festivities? Need some last minute inspiration? Check out one of these fantastic cookbooks that center around pie (and a few other tasty desserts) to get your baking creativity rolling!
Reference, Teens
Posted on Sun, November 17, 2024 - 01:21pm
The number of art and crafting classes available to watch online via CreativeBug is growing! Here's a peek at some of November and December's newest offerings.
To log in to CreativeBug for free with your Bedford Public Library card, use the link under Online Courses & Entertainment in the…
Kids
Posted on Fri, November 15, 2024 - 01:47pm
Join the BPL Children's Room as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month!
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, October 31, 2024 - 04:40pm
Get a sneak peek at what's on order at the Bedford Public Library with publication dates in November of 2024!
See something you'd like to read? Click on the cover image to visit our online calendar, log in to your account and be one of the first to place your hold request.
Reference
Posted on Thu, October 17, 2024 - 11:15am
Halloween is just around the corner! Why not celebrate spooky season with a classic this year? Browse the carousels below to see some of the timeless scary novels, stories and movies available to check out from the Bedford Public Library. See something that sends shivers down your spine? Click on…
Reference
Posted on Fri, October 04, 2024 - 10:32am
Want a sneak peek at some of the exciting new books we've got on-order? Browse the carousel below to see October titles by beloved authors and some famous faces.
See something that interests you? Click on the cover image to visit our online catalog where you can pace your hold request now!
Kids
Posted on Tue, October 01, 2024 - 11:54am
Is it time for you to read to a Kindergarten class? Check out these options hand-picked by our librarians!
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, September 26, 2024 - 10:27am
Did you love The Inheritance Games books by Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Can't wait for a copy of The Grandest Game or its July 2025 sequel Glorious Rivals? Browse the carousel below to find more twisty mysteries and action-packed suspense that you may also enjoy! If you find something that interests…
Reference
Posted on Thu, September 19, 2024 - 04:15pm
Falling in love while the leaves are falling? Why not! If pumpkin spice lattes, leaf-peeping, and snuggling up in the cooling weather have you in the mood for a romance novel, check out some of the newest love stories arriving at the Bedford Public Library in time for fall of 2024.
See something…