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Posted on Fri, February 10, 2017 - 07:10am
The American Library Association has announced its Book Awards for 2017.The Newbery Award is for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature, while the Caldecott honors the most distinguished American picture book for children.
John Newbery Medal Winner: THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON…
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Posted on Fri, February 10, 2017 - 06:47am
Hang in there, kids! Winter Break will be here before you know it! Your teachers may be looking forward to resting up, but here at the library, we’re going full STEM ahead (pun intended).
Here’s a preview of what we have in store for school vacation week, along with our regularly scheduled…
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Posted on Fri, January 20, 2017 - 06:03am
Good news for dog lovers...We have a new dog for our kids' reading program! We all miss Maddy, but you're guaranteed to fall in love with Lilly, a yellow lab owned and trained by Sue Bradford of Bedford. Lilly was originally destined to be a guide dog for the blind, but it turned out that she loved…
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Posted on Wed, January 11, 2017 - 04:56am
Hang in there...Winter Break is on its way! We'll be breaking the ice in the Children's Library with some special vacation activities. For starters, members of the Bedford High Robotics Team have graciously offered to come over and present a couple of workshops, one for ages 5-7, and one for the…
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Posted on Wed, January 11, 2017 - 04:36am
The next meeting will be held on Monday, Februrary 13...Athlete vs. Mathlete, by W.C. Mack will be up for discussion. How can two twins be wired so entriely differently? Will ever the twain meet? Come on by and pick up a copy of this very entertaining novel, if you'd like to read ahead and be able…
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Posted on Tue, December 20, 2016 - 04:25am
They're back! MakerSpaces are all the rage, and the Bedford Library is on it! Due to popular demand, we are going to make our Magformers availble periodiacally for you to drop by and enjoy. Youngsters (and oldsters), you can try your hand at making something special with our magnetic construction…
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Posted on Tue, December 06, 2016 - 04:47am
Book Buzz members...the next meeting will be held on Monday, January 9 from 5:00-6:00pm. Next up for discussion is Fish in a Tree, by Lynda Mullaly Hunt…how long can Ally pull the wool over everyone’s eyes about her inability to read at the age of 12? Is any help to be found? This story is so…
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Posted on Tue, December 06, 2016 - 04:44am
While you're visiting with us this month, you might like to stop and make a holiday craft to take home. Did you know that the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons directly coincide this year, for the first time since 1959? And while you're at it, why not grab a paper star or two and write down the names…
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Posted on Tue, December 06, 2016 - 04:33am
Have you seen Brary, our Library Elf? She has come back to visit with us again this year. She likes to hide in plain sight, to see what sharp eyes our young patrons have….she can be very clever sometimes! She sneaks around during the night…you never know where you’ll find her in the morning! Of…
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Posted on Wed, November 30, 2016 - 10:39am
A carefully selected book is a very special gift, but it can be tricky to choose just the right one. Fortunately, there are many places to find help. For a sure bet, take a look at this list of the books that have appeared on the most “best books” lists so far this year. Check out the Indie Next…
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Posted on Wed, November 09, 2016 - 04:25am
Can you do the Turkey Trot? Probably not…this was the name given to a fun dance popular in the Roaring Twenties. But surely you can do the Turkey Trot in the Children’s Library! All it involves is gobbling up some very simple facts about Thanksgiving and fulfilling some very easy tasks, just for…
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Posted on Wed, November 09, 2016 - 04:19am
Vote, vote, vote! The presidential election is not all there is…it’s time to cast your ballot for your favorite candidate for the Ladybug Picture Book Award! This award is unique to our state, and is sponsored by New Hampshire’s Center for the Book. Each year, children from age 3 to Grade 3 are…
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Posted on Mon, October 31, 2016 - 01:00pm
On Wednesday, October 26th we held our second Reader's Tea of the year. This time the focus was Take Time to Read! I (Caitlin) offered some tips on how to squeeze more reading time into your life, and several staff members gave book talks about excellent books they've read recently.
Here are some…
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Posted on Fri, October 28, 2016 - 11:27am
How about some 3-D brain training? MakerSpaces are all the rage, and the Bedford Library is on it! We’ll begin with an evening of Magformers on Thursday, December 1st. Drop by between 4:00 and 7:00pm and try your hand at making something with our magnetic construction set. Suggestions are…
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Posted on Tue, September 27, 2016 - 08:03am
Whoooo! Halloween is right around the corner, and it's time to get creative! Our annual Literary Pumpkin Contest is coming right up! Think about a favorite children's character from a BOO-k or movie...then translate that into a design for your pumpkin(s). Adult assistance is not only allowed, but…
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Posted on Tue, September 20, 2016 - 05:20am
Fall is here, and readers are beginning to ask about our tween book club, for ages 9-12. Good news: The first meeting will be held on Monday, November 21, from 5:00 - 6:00pm. (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE) There will be a meet and greet, where members old and new can get acquainted. Everyone is encouraged…
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Posted on Fri, September 09, 2016 - 09:14am
The team competition for most books read this summer couldn't have been much closer ! In the end, only 4 titles separated the Tortoises and the Hares! In the final lap, the Tortoises squeaked out a victory, logging 7734 books, with the Hares close behind at 7730. The pre-reading Frogs made an…
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Posted on Fri, August 26, 2016 - 06:25am
School's back in session, and autumn is upon us! We're looking forward to starting up our fall programming...Storytime sessions will begin the week of October 3rd. Registration is required only for infants and toddlers...this will open up on-line September 19th. It is well to sign up early, as…
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Posted on Fri, August 12, 2016 - 06:42am
It’s been an awesome summer at the Bedford Library, with almost 1000 youngsters participating in the Summer Reading Program. We couldn’t have done it without the following area businesses, who have contributed greatly to our success, donating weekly reading incentive prizes and door prizes, as well…
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Posted on Mon, August 08, 2016 - 11:39am
It’s not over till it’s over, as Yogi Berra used to say… We have come to the end of another successful Summer Reading Program, but don’t stop reading yet! You can still add points to your team’s score! You have until the end of August to turn in a reading chart and collect a final prize and gift…
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Posted on Mon, August 01, 2016 - 04:23pm
Recently, you may have seen one of our new read-alike bookmarks, offering recommendations for your next great read, tucked inside of a book. These bookmarks are designed to suggest books that you may enjoy because of similar themes, writing styles, characters, settings and more. They now cover…
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Posted on Mon, July 25, 2016 - 06:45am
STEVE BLUNT & FRIENDS...Family Event Friday, August 5 – 2:00pm...Bedford Gazebo & Library McAllaster Room
This isn’t the first time we’ve welcomed Steve and his friends to our SRP Finale. They bring us a high-energy show with catchy tunes and lively rhythms for singing and dancing…and lots…
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Posted on Wed, July 13, 2016 - 06:36am
Calling all bakers (okay, and shoppers)... The Cake Walk has been a prominent feature of our Fun Faire every year. The children march around the circle until the music stops... Whoever is standing on the lucky footprint gets to choose a whole cake or special batch of goodies to take home to share…
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Posted on Fri, July 08, 2016 - 01:00pm
Thanks to the generosity of the Bedford Library Foundation, the Canterbury Shaker Village Museum pass is now available.
This pass admits any combination of two adults or children to the museum and exhibits. The admission co-pay is $6 per adult and $3 per child. The pass can be used for most…
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Posted on Fri, July 08, 2016 - 09:31am
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET…PLAY! Thursday July 28...10:30am - Noon. Summer wouldn’t be summer without our annual FUN FAIRE! The whole lower level of the library will be turned into a carnival midway. Step up and try your luck at some athletic and not-so-athletic skill games…maybe get your face painted…