Library Blog
Kids
Posted on Thu, August 11, 2022 - 12:15pm
We wanted to give a huge thank you to all those who supported and participated in our 2022 Children's Summer Reading program! Thank you!
To our generous sponsors and donors: Bedford Rotary Club, Friends of Bedford Library, Pizza Bella, Amherst Karate Studio, Hayward's Ice Cream and Cactus Jack's…
Teens
Posted on Fri, August 05, 2022 - 07:45am
Had enough of hot weather? PIck up August's Take and Make Craft and cool off! Everything you need to create the fan is included in the craft kit. Pick yours up in the Teen Area on top of the New YA Books bookshelf. Just look for the lights!
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, August 04, 2022 - 12:04pm
We all know high school can be tough, but an actual crime scene? Check out one of these young adult mysteries to find stories of teens investigating murders, disappearances, and the secrets that surround them.
Need help finding a book in a different format or placing a hold? Have questions about…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Tue, August 02, 2022 - 10:38am
Looking for a sneak peek at some of the new books that come out this month so you can place your holds early? Look no further! Browse the covers below to see some of the titles we can't wait to read.
To place a request, click on a cover image to visit our online catalog, email reference@bedfordnh…
Reference
Posted on Wed, July 27, 2022 - 11:12am
Now that the movie has come out we're seeing a renewed interest in the hit novel, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. If you (like many of us!) have already read and loved the book, browse the carousels below to find more titles you may enjoy!
Looking for more recommendations? Bedford Public…
Teens
Posted on Fri, July 22, 2022 - 06:17am
This workshop will feature essential guidance for brainstorming and crafting college essays. Presented by Elizabeth West, EWC Consulting, CEO. Elizabeth has 25 years of experience helping students create solid and effective college essays through running university admissions committees and…
Teens
Posted on Fri, July 22, 2022 - 05:38am
Enjoy a slice of pizza with your fellow teens while you talk about what you're reading, share book recommendations, and hear from fellow readers! Registration is required to make sure that have enough pizza for everyone. Register online at: BedfordNHLibrary.org/library-calendar or by calling 603-…
Reference
Posted on Thu, July 21, 2022 - 11:35am
Beat the heat by reading a thrilling story set in the polar regions! Whether you prefer a tale of polar exploration, a natural history of penguins or polar bears, or a survival tale, there is something to help you stay cool. Browse our suggestions below. To check any of these titles out, just…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, July 13, 2022 - 01:16pm
Whether you prefer your romance novels sweet or steamy, comedic or filled with suspense, there's a lot to love in the new books we've got on order for the Bedford Public Library! For a sneak peek at some of the romance novels that are coming soon, browse the books below. Find something you like?…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, July 07, 2022 - 10:48am
Did you know that the Bedford Public Library has over 2,700 music CDs for cardholders to check out, covering all kinds of genres like pop, rock, folk, classical, world music, country, jazz, and more? However, if you're among the growing number of music lovers who have left their CD players behind,…
Teens
Posted on Wed, July 06, 2022 - 03:58pm
Enjoy a slice of pizza with your fellow teens while you talk about what you're reading, share book recommendations, and hear from fellow readers! Registration is required to make sure that have enough pizza for everyone. Register online at: BedfordNHLibrary.org/library-calendar or by calling 603-…
Teens
Posted on Wed, July 06, 2022 - 03:41pm
Make way for July's Take and Make Craft! Everything you need to make the nautical bracelet is included in the craft kit. Pick yours up in the Teen Area on top of the New YA Books bookshelf. Just look for the lights!
Reference
Posted on Mon, June 27, 2022 - 02:44pm
Did you love The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi? If you're looking for more historical fiction, books with strong female leads, atmospheric settings, or moving and engaging stories, browse the carousels below to find some titles to enjoy while you wait for the third installment in this best-selling…
Reference
Posted on Wed, June 22, 2022 - 11:28am
Looking for some spine-tingling reads to take with you on your summer travels? Explore the titles below to see some of the new suspense and thrillers on order at the Bedford Public Library for summer of 2022. Click on the cover images to find them in our online catalog and get your hold requests in…
Reference
Posted on Tue, June 21, 2022 - 12:45pm
Effective July 1, Bedford library card holders and librarians will no longer have access to databases that were previously provided by the New Hampshire State Library, and continued for the last year through grant funding. These databases are: Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier,…
Reference
Posted on Tue, June 14, 2022 - 10:32am
There may be no better way to beat the heat in summer than taking your cooking outside. (Or at least not a better tasting way!) Looking for some fresh culinary inspiration to elevate your grill and campfire fare beyond hotdogs and marshmallow roasts? Browse the cookbooks below to find new recipes…
Reference
Posted on Thu, June 09, 2022 - 11:14am
Did you know that June is Pride Month? Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York and also recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. Read on to find a selection of memoirs, biographies…
Kids
Posted on Thu, June 09, 2022 - 08:41am
Get creative with us this summer!We'll be hosting several ocean themed drawing programs throughout the summer. Register for one or register for all of them, it's up to you!
For ages 6-9, Miss Lee Ann will be offering Drawing Under the Sea. She'll guide you through the steps to draw a different…
Teens
Posted on Tue, June 07, 2022 - 07:21am
Light up the night with a sparkle jar votive, June's Take and Make Craft! Everything you need is included in the craft kit. Pick yours up in the Teen Area on top of the New YA Books bookshelf. Just look for the lights!
Reference
Posted on Thu, May 26, 2022 - 11:58am
Memorial Day weekend is here - and with it the unofficial start of summer in New England! That means it's time for warm weather, vacations, and - of course - beach reads. Browse the carousel below to find new books arriving this summer filled with exciting destinations, romance, great characters…
Kids
Posted on Thu, May 26, 2022 - 08:04am
Summer Reading is almost here! We are so excited for you to dive in to all our ocean-themed activities this summer with our theme of Oceans of Possibilites!
First, you can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge using Beanstack. You can log your reading time from June 11-July 29 to earn tickets…
Reference
Posted on Thu, May 19, 2022 - 12:22pm
Do you love the strong female characters, fast-paced action and suspense-filled mysteries of James Patterson's Women's Murder Club series? Check out the carousels below to find more books we think you'll also enjoy!
Looking for more recommendations? Fill out our BookMatch form to get customized…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, May 12, 2022 - 11:37am
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by checking out one of these great reads. Try a moving memoir, a fascinating history, or a stirring novel. These books are not a comprehensive representation of the Asian American experience, but instead a sample of…
Reference
Posted on Thu, May 12, 2022 - 10:24am
Are you looking for a relative's wedding or birth announcement? Do you want to learn about the Carousel Ballroom or Beau Reve? Are you curious to know what was on the school lunch menu in 1973? Take a trip down memory lane with the Library's digital collection of the Bedford-Merrimack Bulletin…
Reference
Posted on Thu, May 05, 2022 - 06:50am
There are so many great books on order at the Bedford Public Library with May release dates - including best-selling authors, intriguing nonfiction, mysteries, romance, suspense and more! Browse the cocvers below to see some of the titles that are on their way.
See something you'd like to read?…