Library Blog
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!
Reference
Posted on Mon, January 26, 2015 - 03:00pm
While it might be too late to stock up on groceries, you still have time to stock up on information before the storm. ReadyNH.gov is a clearinghouse of emergency preparedness information. PSNH's website contains information about preparing for power outages and an outage map. The USDA has useful…
Reference
Posted on Tue, January 13, 2015 - 12:41pm
Did you make a resolution to improve your health in 2015? The Internet can be a good place to help with those goals, but how do you know which sites or resources to trust? This page from MedlinePlus offers links to a variety of websites, ranging from general advice to more specific topics, all of…
Kids
Posted on Tue, January 13, 2015 - 04:09am
Good news! Maddy will be here again on Thursday, Januay 15 from 4:00 to 5:30pm to read with kids. She is a trained serv ice dog, and a real sweetheart. You can sign up for a 15-minute time slot on-line if you want to be sure to get a time slot. Walk-ins are always welcome, but there can be no…
Kids
Posted on Mon, January 05, 2015 - 12:04pm
Welcome to 2015! Bob Rotier's students have been at it again! This year's creation represents hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. The Bellagio and Paris Hotels were assembled by Mr. Rotier's physics class at Souhegan High School in Amherst. Sue Downer's chemistry students built the Luxor Hotel. Both…
Kids
Posted on Fri, December 19, 2014 - 05:45am
12-year-old Carley Connors is angry! She doesn't trust anybody...and with good reason! She has been placed in foster care after being beaten severely by her stepfather, along with her mother, who wound up in the hospital. Sure, Mrs. Murphy seems nice enough, even loving; and the kids and their dad…
Kids
Posted on Tue, December 16, 2014 - 05:16am
And the winner is...If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen! Kids from all over New Hampshire chose this title overwhelmingly... Bedford kids included! This book won by a landslide 10,231 votes out of the 23,093 ballots cast statewide. The second most popular title was The Very Inappropriate Word,…
Reference
Posted on Tue, December 09, 2014 - 12:42pm
Did you have a chance to listen to The Exchange's Holiday Book Show on NHPR this morning? If you missed it, click here to view the booksellers' and listeners' list of recommended reads. This is just one of the many best books lists that are now available. The Boston Globe, the New York Times,…
Teens
Posted on Fri, December 05, 2014 - 07:54am
Let your voice be heard and nominate your new favorite book for the 2016 Flume Teen Readers’ Choice Award! If you are between the grades of 9-12, you can nominate your favorite book published within the last 2 years for the Flume award. The Flume is awarded annually to one Young Adult title,…
Kids
Posted on Tue, December 02, 2014 - 05:19am
“Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’….” It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are really here! You’ll be listening to more than just sleigh bells if you come to our special Holiday Storytime on Wednesday, December 17th in the Children’s Library. Patricia Kline-Millard, one of our newest library…
Reference
Posted on Tue, November 25, 2014 - 12:55pm
Do you need help choosing movies the whole family can watch and enjoy together? Check out this list, which was compiled by our reference librarians. There's something for everyone!
Kids
Posted on Fri, November 21, 2014 - 10:10am
Naughty or nice? The holidays are coming, and we'll soon have a new addition in the Children's Room! Brary the Elf has been adopted by the Bedford Public Library as its own official "Elf on the Shelf". She'll be watching for kids who treat our library books with care, share iPad time and show nice…
Reference
Posted on Mon, November 17, 2014 - 09:41am
Turkey Day is approaching! Let us help you get ready for the big day. These books will inspire you as you plan your feast. Our selected Cooking & Nutrition websites will give you even more delicious ideas. If you need help with your baking, come to the Friends of the Library bake sale this…
Kids
Posted on Mon, November 17, 2014 - 07:03am
Maddy, our sweet, patient golden retriever, will be joining us on Thursday, November 20, for Paws to Read. She loves to hear kids read her stories!This is a great opportunity to practice reading to a very appreciative audience of one...it helps you to gain confidence for reading aloud in school.…