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Kids
Posted on Mon, June 22, 2015 - 06:57am
Real heroes don't reside in comic books! You're invited to meet and greet some members of the Manchester Mounted Police Unit on Thursday, June 25. They will be here with their horses in the lower (Common) parking lot from 11:00am - 1:00pm. No registration is required...just drop by and get…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, June 18, 2015 - 12:58pm
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…
Kids
Posted on Fri, June 05, 2015 - 05:21am
Hey, kids! The time is finally here to sign up for the Super Summer Reading Program! Beginning Monday, June 8th, you can come into the library and get assigned to a reading team and start racking up points. Spiderman or Batman...which will it be? It's luck of the draw...and remember, superheroes…
Kids
Posted on Fri, June 05, 2015 - 05:14am
Did you know...? We are offering Infant and Toddler Storytimes this summer! The session will run from June 23 - August 5, in the usual time slots: Mother Goose on Tuesdays at 10:00am and Toddler 2s on Wednesdays at 10:00am Only the venue has changed....we will meet in the McAllaster Room instead of…
Kids
Posted on Wed, June 03, 2015 - 05:43am
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…
Kids
Posted on Fri, May 15, 2015 - 05:52am
Now it can be told... This year's Great Stone Face Book Award goes to Chris Grabenstein for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library. The graphic novel Cardboard, by Doug TenNapel, came in a close second, only 6 votes behind. Third place went to Athlete vs. Mathlete, by W.C. Mack. All told, the…
Kids
Posted on Fri, May 08, 2015 - 06:28am
"Every Hero Has a Story"...that's the theme of this year's Summer Reading Program! We're planning a fun-filled summer for you here at the library, featuring Superheroes and Real-Life Heroes. Miss Luci will be visiting Bedford schools in June to tell you all about it. There will also be scads of…
Kids
Posted on Fri, April 24, 2015 - 06:41am
Need some vacation inspiriation? Experience the award-winning animated hit like never before in the full-length sing-along edition. Join Anna as she sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with mountain man Kristoff and a snowman named Olaf, to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped…
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 20, 2015 - 08:46am
Last, but not least... Toadstool gift card winners for the final week of our Poetry Contest are: Selar Kotlar and Max Murhti. Congratulations to all who channeled their inner muses and entered the contest. Don't stop dreaming...don't stop writing...and don't stop visiting us at the library!
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 20, 2015 - 08:39am
If you’re looking for something fun to occupy your days of leisure, we may have something for you! Are LEGOs your thing? On Wednesday, April 29, Bedford Recreation Director Jane O’Brien will be presenting a program on LEGO building here at the library, from 1:00-3:30pm. Miss Jane will post a…
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 20, 2015 - 08:17am
April is the month for voting on your favorite Great Stone Face book! All youngsters in Grades 4-6 are invited and encouraged to cast their ballots for their favorite title on the list. These books have been on display for almost a year now, but there is still a little time remaining to catch up on…
Kids
Posted on Wed, April 15, 2015 - 05:11am
Hey, kids...Maddy will be back tomorrow, Thursday, from 4:00 - 5:30! There are still a few time slots left if you'd like to come and read with her. Maddy is a sweet, patient Golden Retriever who loves to listen to kids practice their reading skills. You may register on-line or just drop by and see…
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 13, 2015 - 11:20am
We're excited to announce the first week's winners in our April Poem in Your Pocket Contest! In the younger age category, Melody McCarthy won with her poem on a paint chip about the color called "Candy Mix". The honors in the Age 8 & up category went to Claire Kraemer, with a wonderful original…
Kids
Posted on Mon, April 06, 2015 - 12:33pm
Well, the snow is finally melting, and Spring Break is just around the corner! If you’re looking for something fun to occupy your days of leisure, we may have something for you! Are LEGOs your thing? On Wednesday, April 29, Bedford Recreation Director Jane O’Brien will be presenting a program on…
Kids
Posted on Tue, March 31, 2015 - 10:21am
April is the month for voting on your favorite Great Stone Face book! All youngsters in Grades 4-6 are invited and encouraged to cast their ballots for their favorite title on the list. These books have been on display for almost a year now, but there are still a few weeks remaining to catch up…
Kids
Posted on Tue, March 31, 2015 - 09:50am
In honor of National Poetry Month, we're having a "Pocket Poem Contest" in the Children's Library. You could win a gift certificate to Toadstool Bookshop! Simply bring in your poems and put them in the pockets on the bulletin board. There will be 2 levels for judging: Age 7 and under & Age 8-13…
Kids
Posted on Fri, March 20, 2015 - 08:04am
Do you have a poem in your pocket? April is National Poetry Month, and we'll be celebrating with special displays and activities. There will be an ongoing Poetry Contest throughout April, with weekly prizes. Thursday, April 30th is Poem in Your Pocket Day...drop by the Children's Library for…
Reference
Posted on Mon, March 16, 2015 - 05:59am
If you search the online catalog, you may have recently noticed that you may now check out Ovedrive and 3M Cloud Library eBooks in the catalog. When you see an eBook you'd like to borrow, just click Check Out, then use the 3M or Overdrive app or website to download the book.
If you would like to…
Teens
Posted on Wed, March 11, 2015 - 01:08pm
We are very excited to announce an online service that is now available to Bedford Public Library cardholders: hoopla! Hoopla is a downloading and streaming service which provides access to thousands of movies, music albums, t.v. shows, and audiobooks. Hoopla can be used with most web browsers…
Kids
Posted on Fri, February 27, 2015 - 10:38am
As most school kids know, March 2nd is Dr. Seuss's birthday! It is hard to think of a children's author who has brought so much delight to people of all ages. Born Theodor Seuss Geisel in 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Ted entertained us with silly rhymes, witty and wise stories and his…
Reference
Posted on Thu, February 26, 2015 - 11:08am
Did you know that you can now pay library fines and replacement costs online with a credit card? We do not take credit cards at the circulation desk, but you can log on to your library account from the comfort of your own home or at one of our public computers to pay your charges. Payment is…
Kids
Posted on Tue, February 17, 2015 - 06:30am
News Flash...Maddy is in Philadelphia, and she won't make it back for Paws to Read this week (February 19).She says to tell you she's looking forward to reading with you on March 19!
Kids
Posted on Wed, February 04, 2015 - 05:00am
Our Maddy has developed quite a following! Everyone loves to practice reading with her...she is so sweet and lovable. She will continue to visit on the third Thursday of every month, from 4:00-5:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but if you want to be sure to have your own 15-minute private time with…
Kids
Posted on Fri, January 30, 2015 - 05:42am
Midgrade Book Club members... Please note: The next meeting date has been moved to March 16th. We are skipping February because of Presidents' Day and school vacation. The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict , by Trenton Lee Stewart, will be the book under discussion...contact the library…
Teens
Posted on Wed, January 28, 2015 - 02:14pm
Here is a sneak peek of books that will be arriving soon to the Young Adult collection!