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Kids
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!…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, May 03, 2023 - 01:34pm
Want to get a look at some of the new books you can expect at the Bedford Public Library this month? Browse the covers below to see what's on order with a May release date. If you see something you'd like to read, just click or tap on the cover image to visit our online catalog and get your hold…
Reference
Posted on Thu, April 27, 2023 - 01:34pm
Remarkably Bright Creatures may be Shelby Van Pelt's first novel, but it's left an impression on many readers here at the Bedford Public Library. If you're a fan of this heartwarming story about a lonely widow and her unusual best friend (a curmudgeonly giant octopus) who helps her uncover a secret…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, April 19, 2023 - 01:32pm
Love reading about tight-knit communities filled with casts of unusual chracters and... crimes? Read on to find books filled with murder, mystery, mayhem and a healthy dose of small town life.Not finding your favorite books? Looking for a title in a different format? Email reference@bedfordnh.org…
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…
Teens
Posted on Mon, April 17, 2023 - 01:08pm
Celebrate Earth Month with a new Take and Make project: a recycled paper bead necklace.  Come to the Library to pick up your supplies and instructions.  The kits will be placed above the new YA bookshelf in the Teen Section. 
Reference
Posted on Thu, April 13, 2023 - 01:09pm
The weather's warming up and we're all starting to dream of summer vacations! If you're making plans for a trip of your own, (or even just interested in engaging in a little bit of armchair travel!) the Bedford Public Library has travel guides for a wide variety of locations both close to home and…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, April 06, 2023 - 01:07pm
April showers this year will be bringing lots of fantastic new books! Browse the covers below for a sneak peek at some of the new titles we have on order with April release dates. See something you'd like to read? Click on the cover to visit our online catalog and place your holds early. You can…
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…
Reference
Posted on Thu, March 30, 2023 - 12:47pm
Did you love the compelling psychological suspense and twisty plot line of The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes? If so, browse the carousels below to find more titles that we think you'll enjoy!Need more reading suggestions? Bedford Public Library cardholders can fill out our BookMatch form to…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, March 15, 2023 - 12:41pm
Historical Fiction is one of the most popular genres here at the Bedford Public Library. With so many great authors and stories that cross over into adventure, romance, fantasy, mystery and more, it's easy to see why! Scroll through the covers below to see some of the upcoming titles we have on…
Reference
Posted on Wed, March 15, 2023 - 12:40pm
Have you recently watched the hit movie A Man Called Otto?  Did you love A Man Called Ove, the book on which it is based? Scroll through the carousels below to find books that you may also enjoy - all available to check out from the Bedford Public Library!Haven't seen the movie yet? Join us for…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, March 02, 2023 - 12:40pm
Browse the images below for a sneak peek at some of the exciting new titles coming to the Bedford Public Library in March, 2023. Click on the covers to visit our online catalog so that you can read more about the books and place your hold requests early!Need help placing a request? Not finding what…
Teens
Posted on Fri, February 17, 2023 - 12:34pm
Join us in learning how to make a lotus lantern using colored paper and a wire frame with the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP).  The program will take place in the library’s meeting room with all the supplies you need for the project, but the presenter will be joining us via Zoom…
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…
Reference
Posted on Thu, February 02, 2023 - 12:33pm
February is Black History Month. If you're looking for something to mark the event, browse the covers below to find books that illuminate the rich tapestry of African American history and culture. To place a request, click on the image to visit our online catalog. Need help placing a hold or…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, February 02, 2023 - 11:54am
February is here, and that means Valentine's Day is just around the corner! If you're looking for some light-hearted love stories to get you ready for the 14th, grab a box of candy hearts and cozy up with one of the romantic comedies below.Having trouble placing a request? Need a book in a…
Reference
Posted on Tue, January 24, 2023 - 11:53am
Colleen Hoover's books have become wildly popular at the Bedford Public Library! If you're one of her many fans or are just looking for something to read while you wait for your turn with one of her books, browse the carousels below to find more titles we think you may enjoy! Already read these?…
Teens
Posted on Wed, January 18, 2023 - 11:47am
Celebrate the people you love with this month's Take and Make Project, a Heart Friendship Bracelet!  Give it to your BFF, your crush, or simply wear it yourself.  Come to the Library to pick up your supplies and instructions.  The kits will be placed above the new YA bookshelf in the Teen Section. 
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, January 12, 2023 - 11:45am
Are you participateing in the Winter Reading Challenge for adults and teens? Looking for some winter inspiration to guide your reading? Check out the carousels below for some books ideas to accompany the chilly days and nights ahead! Need more recommendations? Not finding the format you're looking…
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…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, December 29, 2022 - 11:09am
The year is drawing to a close. As we look back on 2022, take a peek at some of the books, movies, and music that were popular at the Bedford Public Library this year! Is there anything you're surprised to see? Anything you missed? Click on a cover image to view any of the items in our online…