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Kids
Posted on Tue, May 08, 2018 - 11:53am
Calling all moms, aunts, grandmothers! Start your morning with storytime, music and movement, a fun craft and of course delicious munchkins and coffee!!
Join us on Saturday, June 2 from 10:00-11:00am in Children's Castle.
This storytime is open to all Bedford families with children 2-6 years old…
Kids
Posted on Fri, April 06, 2018 - 07:09am
Spring Break is upon us....what's up at the library? For starters, our STEM program: Grossology! Friday, April 27...Morning Session (Age 5-7) from 10:00-11:30...Afternoon Session (Age 8-12) from 1:00-2:30. "Grossology" has been defined as: the (impolite) science of the human body. Have fun…
Kids
Posted on Fri, April 06, 2018 - 06:50am
Vote, vote, vote! The deadline for selecting your favorite Great Stone Face title is drawing nigh. Ballots cast after April 27 cannot be counted. The 20 books in contention have been on display since last May, but for all you procrastinators out there, you still have a chance to read one or two…
Kids
Posted on Fri, April 06, 2018 - 06:37am
They're here! The list of contenders for this year's Ladybug Picture Book Award has been released, and all the books have been put out on display. Our young patrons ranging in age from Age 3 to Grade 3 are invited and encouraged to come in and check them out. The New Hampshire Center for the Book…
Kids
Posted on Tue, March 06, 2018 - 12:13pm
Spring is just around the corner, and that means Storytime is commencing a fun new season! Did you know that these classes serve all youngsters from birth through age 6? For drop-in sessions, geared to children 3 years of age and older, no registration is needed...just come on by and join us on…
Kids
Posted on Tue, March 06, 2018 - 11:47am
Book Buzzers will find a lot to like in April's club selection: Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan. Even though published over 8 years ago, when it won many awards, the topic is in the current headlines almost daily. When Esperanza's wealthy father is killed in Mexico, she and her mother must…
Kids
Posted on Tue, March 06, 2018 - 11:11am
Our lovable Lilly continues to make a hit on her monthly visits to the library. She loves to meet and greet the kids, and she loves having them read to her even more! Each child gets a 15-minute private session to practice his or her reading skills, with Lilly sitting by to encourage...she never…
Kids
Posted on Fri, February 09, 2018 - 08:38am
February Vacation is right around the corner, so hang in there, kids! And just in case you're looking for something to do, the library has lined up some boredom-busters, just for you!
Monday, February 26...Our Magformers will be available for free play for all ages from 12:00-4:00pm.
Tuesday,…
Kids
Posted on Fri, February 09, 2018 - 08:37am
Lilly can't wait for her monthly visit to the library to see her young friends! She will be here on Thursday, March 1st, from 4:00 - 5:30pm. She will sit by patiently and listen to the kids practice their reading skills in private 15-minute sessions. Children may prefer family members to sit in…
Kids
Posted on Fri, February 09, 2018 - 08:33am
Calling all Book Buzz members and wannabes (grades 4-6)...you won't want to miss the next exciting book up for discussion! Unsinkable is the first volume of Gordon Korman's Titanic series. Plenty of danger awaits four young passengers who have recently become friends, despite having very…
Kids
Posted on Thu, January 18, 2018 - 12:20pm
Calling all dads, granddads, uncles and all interested parties! How about a special morning with your kids at the library? Storytime will include picture books, music and movement, and a fun craft to do with your child. Oh, and did we mention the donuts? Donuts and coffee will be on offer, as well…
Kids
Posted on Thu, January 18, 2018 - 12:05pm
Lilly can't wait for her monthly visit to the library to see her young friends! She will be here on Thursday, March 1st, from 4:00 - 5:30pm. She will sit by patiently and listen to the kids practice their reading skills in private 15-minute sessions. Children may prefer family members to sit in...…
Kids
Posted on Thu, January 18, 2018 - 11:44am
February Vacation is right around the corner, so hang in there, kids! And just in case you're looking for something to do, the library has lined up some boredom-busters, just for you!
Monday, February 26...Our Magformers will be available for free play for all ages from 12:00-4:00pm.
Tuesday,…
Kids
Posted on Fri, January 12, 2018 - 09:08am
And the winner is...Woodpecker Wants a Waffle, written and illustrated by Steve Breen. Benny the woodpecker would go to any lengths to get a taste of yummy waffles with syrup at the local restaurant! The coveted Ladybug Children's Book Award is indigenous to New Hampshire, the winner being…
Kids
Posted on Mon, January 08, 2018 - 02:32pm
Mother Goose is on the loose, and there is still time to register! We are offering three sessions per week this winter, so hopefully there will be room for all those interested in attending. Simple books, rhymes and songs are often accompanied by bells, shakers, drums and such, which are…
Kids
Posted on Mon, January 08, 2018 - 02:15pm
Something new has been added to the Storytime schedule! Our popular Wednesday morning Toddler session is filled, but threre is still plenty of room in the Monday morning class, which begins on January 17th at 10:00am. Consisting of stories and action songs, fingerplays and related crafts, there is…
Kids
Posted on Fri, January 05, 2018 - 11:47am
The new year is here, and Book Buzz is on it! On Monday, January 8th at 5:00pm, all the buzz will be about I Funny, by James Patterson. The central character is a mid-grade stand-up comedian who tells jokes sitting down because he is in a wheelchair. All the elements are in place: family situation…
Kids
Posted on Fri, December 08, 2017 - 05:16am
Magformers are back! Every month, there will be a designated time when we will put out our large collection of these fascinating building toys for free play. No need to register…just come on along. To round out 2017, Magformers will be available on Wednesday, December 13th from 12:00 – 4:00pm.…
Kids
Posted on Tue, December 05, 2017 - 04:53am
Storytime is taking a breather, but be sure to come into the library to make a seasonal craft to take home! There will be a different project each week…Christmas and Hanukkah will be represented. And Burrrrrt, our Library Snowman, would love to see what books you especially like to read. Just…
Kids
Posted on Tue, November 28, 2017 - 05:52am
She's back!! Brary, the library's very own Elf on the Shelf, is moving in for another holiday season, planning to arrive on December 1st. But where is she? She likes to get around a lot, so you will need sharp eyes to spot where she's hiding on any given day. We only know she will stay in the…
Kids
Posted on Tue, November 28, 2017 - 05:32am
Is Lilly coming in December? Yes, she is! She wouldn't want to miss a chance to meet with the kids who want to read with her. Lilly will be visiting us on Tuesday and Thursday, December 5th and 7th, from 4:00-5:30pm. Each child gets 15 minutes of private time with Lilly to practice his or her…
Kids
Posted on Tue, November 28, 2017 - 05:17am
There's nothing like a cozy mystery to chase away the winter chill...Why not buzz on down to the library on Monday, December 4th for some fun bookchat about Tracy Barrett's whodunnit, THE SHERLOCK FILES: 100-Year-Old Secret? Xena Holmes and her younger brother Xander are surprised when a…
Kids
Posted on Wed, November 15, 2017 - 06:53am
What’s cooking for Thanksgiving at your house? How about bringing the kids down to the library on Wednesday, November 22 to let off some STEAM? Registration is open on our website (www.bedfordnhlibrary.org) for you to sign up for our two sessions:
Age 5-7… 10:00 – 11:30am: Candy Corn Challenge…
Kids
Posted on Wed, November 15, 2017 - 06:49am
Ladybug voting time is here again! All youngsters from age 3 to Grade 3 are invited to come in and mark their ballots for this year’s Ladybug Picture Book Award, sponsored by New Hampshire’s Center for the Book. Copies of the 10 nominated titles have been on display for check-out to our patrons…
Kids
Posted on Wed, November 15, 2017 - 06:43am
News flash…Magformers are back! Every month, there will be a designated time when we will put out our large collection of these fascinating building toys for free play. No need to register…just come on along. To round out 2017, Magformers will be available on Tuesday, November 21 from 10:00am – 2…