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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…
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…
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:…
Kids
Posted on Tue, November 07, 2017 - 04:52am
The holidays are upon us...a tough time for some of our military personnel stationed a long way from home and loved ones. A card from a child can bring cheer to a seaman, soldier or airman/woman serving overseas to preserve the freedoms we cherish in America. Materials are available in the…
Kids
Posted on Wed, October 18, 2017 - 08:43am
Lilly's back for a new year of listening to kids read! She is so excited! This year, due to popular demand, she will visit with us twice a month...usually on the first week of the month. Please note...November is an exception...she will come on Thursday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 14th..In…
Kids
Posted on Wed, October 18, 2017 - 08:25am
What can STEM possibly have to do with Thanksgiving? Join us on Wednesday, November 22, and you'll see! While Mom’s busy baking pies, you can meet the challenge of creating things out of candy corn and cranberries, and make your own butter for the feast. There will be a morning class for ages 5-7,…
Kids
Posted on Thu, September 14, 2017 - 09:55am
Readers, unite! The first meeting of the Middle Grade Book Club (Grades 4-6) will be a Meet & Greet on Monday, October 2, from 5:00-6:00pm. Along with chat and refreshments, you will have an opportunity to pick up your copy of the first amazing title up for discussion... Wonder, by R. J.…
Kids
Posted on Mon, September 11, 2017 - 12:39pm
In keeping with our summer reading theme, "Build a Better World", we gave our young Bedford patrons an opportunity to thank some of the awesome departments and organizations in town that make this a better place to live. For the entire summer, colorful postcards were made available to the children…
Kids
Posted on Mon, September 11, 2017 - 12:07pm
Coming to the library on Friday, October 6 at 1:00pm... a great boredom buster for a school workshop day!
The town of Hamlin has a rat problem, and there's only one person who can help! CactusHead Puppets brings the story of The Pied Piper of Hamlin to life in this comedic, updated adaptation of…
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Posted on Fri, September 08, 2017 - 08:57am
A paws-itive note…Lilly will be coming back, beginning in October! She loves to sit by and listen to kids practice their reading skills…a real confidence booster to help children in reading aloud at school! Each child gets a private 15-minute session, with or without other family members…
Kids
Posted on Tue, August 29, 2017 - 06:10am
This year's Summer Reading Program was tremendous success! We truly could not have produced a program of such magnitude without the support of local businesses and organizations, and we would like to offer them all our sincere thanks...
Bedford Library Foundation
Bedford Rotary Club
Charter Trust…
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Posted on Fri, August 18, 2017 - 10:13am
Who built a better Birdhouse? We had 17 very fine entries in our family contest this year, and it was a tough call to decide which ones would come out on top of the tree in the judging. Each and every house entered showed wonderful craftsmanship and imagination! It was a joy for everyone to…
Kids
Posted on Thu, August 10, 2017 - 11:04am
What's next? Everyone who turns in a copy of his/her reading log to the library by the September 5th deadline will be able to select a free book, as well as one last prize and one last reward coupon. Any extra reading will be credited to the appropriate team. Those who follow through will…
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Posted on Wed, August 02, 2017 - 07:40am
The Summer Reading Program is almost over, and we will wrap it all up with a family event on Friday, August 11 at 1:30pm. First, we will all gather at the Gazebo for some toe-tapping, dance-inducing music.
Ben Rudnick & Friends have entertained Bedford residents often at summer concerts in the…
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Posted on Wed, July 26, 2017 - 06:42am
Calling all bakers (and shoppers)! Our annual Fun Faire is coming up on Thursday, August 3rd, and we are in need of goodies for the Carpenter's Cake Walk! This is an old-fashinoned game, similar to musical chairs...The kids walk around the circle, and when the music stops, the child standing on the…
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Posted on Wed, July 26, 2017 - 06:17am
Family Event! Thursday August 3 - 10:30am - Noon …
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Posted on Wed, July 26, 2017 - 05:58am
Family Event...Friday, July 28 – 1:00pm. Come one, come all! Registration Not Required. Who works hard every day in our community to “build a better world”? Firefighters, police officers and public works employees, to name just a few! We are excited that they will be coming to the…
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Posted on Fri, June 30, 2017 - 10:59am
Are you ready for some summer magic? Be sure to join us on Wednesday, July 12 at 1:00pm when we present "Magic by George". George Saterial is an accomplished magician who has performed in many places, as well as on network television. He has some surprises up his sleeve that will amaze even…
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Posted on Fri, June 30, 2017 - 10:56am
Would you like to see some live wild animals, and maybe even touch them? Wild Life Encounters will be with us on Thursday, July 6 with some of their most exotic rescue animals from this country and other parts of the world. Wildlife presentations are so popular, we will be offering two…
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Posted on Tue, June 27, 2017 - 07:34am
You’re working to build a better world… Can you build a better birdhouse?That’s the theme of our annual summer family contest! Here’s what to do
Gather your tools and supplies and work together as a family to build a birdhouse of any sort that strikes your fancy…use any materials and design…
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Posted on Wed, June 07, 2017 - 06:18am
Hey, Kids! The time has come to sign up for our fabulous Summer Reading Program! This year we're under construction to "BUILD A BETTER WORLD". Come on into the library to get on a team and join the Reading Club...there will be incentive prizes, gift coupons, crafts, and special performances on the…
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Posted on Fri, May 19, 2017 - 10:25am
If you will be entering 5th grade or above next fall, you might like to consider becoming a Junior Librarian...or perhaps you've been waiting for your chance to do this for years! Every summer, the library trains a group of young Bedford students to become involved in the workings of the Summer…
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Posted on Fri, May 19, 2017 - 09:39am
There's no one more popular than Toe Jam Puppet Band to open up our Summer Reading Program this year! Tom and Vinny will be bringing their silly songs and ridiculous antics to Bedford's Town Hall on Friday, June 23 at 1:30pm. Fun for all ages, including the young and the young at heart! Space is…