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Kids
Posted on Wed, November 25, 2015 - 07:27am
The deadline for Ladybug voting is upon us! Students from age 3 to grade 3 are encouraged to come by and cast their ballots for their favorite picture book from the titles that have been on display since last spring. If you want your vote to count, you’ll need to do it soon...the deadline is…
Reference
Posted on Fri, October 30, 2015 - 12:21pm
Don't let the name deceive you. ReferenceUSA is not a reference book about the United States. It's a robust database of business information, plus residential and business phone numbers from around the country and much more. Trying to contact classmates to plan a class reunion? Try ReferenceUSA…
Kids
Posted on Fri, October 16, 2015 - 09:39am
Something new for kids from birth to 5 years of age... Our library will be joining with dozens of libraries around the state to begin a new initiative. Experts agree that the most important thing you can do to prepare your children to read is to read to them every day. Research proves that kids…
Kids
Posted on Fri, October 02, 2015 - 10:33am
Good news...Maddy's coming back! Everyone's favorite golden retriever can't wait to come back to the library, now that she's recovered from some surgery on her leg. Maddy loves to lie close-by and listen to kids read to her. This will be her third year of helping kids gain confidence with their…
Kids
Posted on Mon, September 28, 2015 - 12:38pm
THE BOOK BUZZ…
What’s the Buzz? A Book Club for kids 9-12 years old! You are invited to join us for lively book discussion, activities and snacks.When? Usually the third Monday of every month. However, the next meeting will be December 14 from 5:00-6:00pm, due to approaching holidays.Where?…
Reference
Posted on Fri, August 07, 2015 - 11:25am
Founded in 1916 by Annie E. Woodman, the Woodman Museum in Dover, NH is dedicated to history, science and the arts. Its collections are housed in four buildings:
Woodman House - houses the Natural History and War Memorial museums and contains extensive and well preserved collections of local area…
Kids
Posted on Mon, August 03, 2015 - 06:42am
Something new for kids from birth to 5 years of age...Our library will be joining with dozens of libraries around the state to begin a new initiative. Experts agree that the most important thing you can do to prepare your children to read is to read to them every day. Research proves that kids need…
Kids
Posted on Mon, August 03, 2015 - 06:28am
The tally is complete, and the winner is…the “Spiderman” team, logging in with 7409 books! The “Batman” team came in a close second, reading 7047 books. “Dewey the Superdog”, representing our youngest readers, made a good showing with 5178 books, for a grand total of 19,634 books read &…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, July 30, 2015 - 12:32pm
We've had over 140 adults register for our 7 Book Summer and over 65 teens register for the Teen 8 Book Challenge! Many people have earned their halfway prize (either a certificate for our book sale or for a 3D printed prize on our new 3D printer) by reading three books for adults or four books for…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, July 24, 2015 - 12:50pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What is Bedford reading?
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Kids
Posted on Fri, July 24, 2015 - 06:12am
Something new and exciting has been added to the Children's Library collection! Playaway Launchpads are handheld tablets preloaded with fun, educational games for kids to play. They cover many topics and address three different age levels: 3-5, 7-9 & 10+. The good news is, you can check them…
Kids
Posted on Fri, July 24, 2015 - 05:30am
Who doesn’t watch in amazement when a screaming fire truck streaks by, or wonder what it would be like to drive a police car, with lights flashing, on the way to a crime scene? Or, how about those giant dump trucks and loaders at the construction site! You are invited to join us for an up-close…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Mon, July 20, 2015 - 12:04pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What is Bedford reading?
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Kids
Posted on Thu, July 16, 2015 - 12:25pm
It's time to get started! The topic for our contest this year is heroes…write a story about your favorite superhero (or one you make up) or a person that you admire in real life. Something new this year… you can write your own Graphic Novel (comic book)! We’ll help by providing pages with the…
Kids
Posted on Tue, July 14, 2015 - 12:30pm
Tuesday, July 21…2:00pm…Visit with a Guide Dog. The owner will bring in one of her guide dogs who is retired from the field, and show photos of her service dogs that are still working with the blind. She will be happy to answer all your questions. There is no need to register for this...just come…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, July 10, 2015 - 12:38pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What's Bedford reading these past…
Kids
Posted on Thu, July 09, 2015 - 05:57am
Some heroes are found in books! Midgrade Book Club members (and those who are curious), listen up! Instead of the normal year-round schedule, we are offering one general summer session on Monday, July 20 at 4:00pm. Come prepared to share what you’ve been reading (yay or yuck) and what you would…
Kids
Posted on Tue, July 07, 2015 - 09:36am
On Thursday, July 16th at 10:00am, members of our own heroic Bedford Fire Department will be here to give an interesting and informative demonstration. Afterwards, you will be able to go out to the tanker truck and try squirting the hose! We appreciate our firefighters and what they do to keep us…
Kids
Posted on Tue, July 07, 2015 - 09:26am
Would you like to meet some amazing creatures with superpowers? Every time Mona Headen brings us her fun and informative wild animal show, we have to ask her to repeat it...so, there will be 2 presentations, back-to-back, on Tuesday, July 14. The morning show is filling quite rapidly, but there is…
Reference
Posted on Thu, July 02, 2015 - 10:00am
Thanks to the Bedford Library Foundation, the Library now offers a pass to Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough. The pass provides free admission for two adults and two youths. Castle in the Clouds is the Lucknow Estate, a rare example of Arts and Crafts style architecture that was built by a…
Kids
Posted on Tue, June 30, 2015 - 11:48am
Change of plans...On Wednesday, July 8, we expected to have some members of the US Navy pay a visit to the library...unfortunately, they have had a change in command and cannot make it at this time. We are trying to establish a new time for their visit....we'll keep you informed.
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, June 26, 2015 - 12:40pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What is Bedford reading this week…
Teens
Posted on Wed, June 24, 2015 - 03:19pm
Summer is finally here and the Teen 8 Book Challenge at the Bedford Public Library has begun! Sign up at the library anytime during the summer and receive a journal to log your finished books. Once you have read 4 books, show your completed journal entries to a staff member and choose a mid-way…
Kids
Posted on Mon, June 22, 2015 - 07:26am
Wednesday, July 1st has been declared SUPERHERO DAY at the library! Everyone is invited to come dressed as their favorite superhero, real-life hero or comic book character...kids, adults, even library staff! Everyone in costume will receive a raffle ticket for a prize to be drawn at the end of the…
Kids
Posted on Mon, June 22, 2015 - 07:01am
Wanna be a hero this summer? All Bedford students entering 5th grade and above are invited and encouraged to join our Super Squad of Junior Librarians. What do they do? Mainly 2 things: Check off reading charts & hand out prizes at Superhero Academy, and assist kids with crafts in the Bat Cave…