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Kids
Posted on Thu, April 07, 2022 - 07:51am
Voting for the 2022 Great Stone Face Award is now open to 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in New Hampshire!
The Great Stone Face Book Award is given annually to an author whose book receives the most votes from 4th through 6th graders throughout the state. In April, N.H. children vote for their favorite…
Teens
Posted on Fri, April 01, 2022 - 07:06am
Origami Wishing Stars are April's Take and Make Craft. Write your wish on a bright strip of paper, fold it into a star and maybe your wish will come true! Everything you need is included in the craft kit. Pick yours up in the Teen Area on top of the new YA bookshelf.
Kids
Posted on Fri, April 01, 2022 - 06:01am
Spring is back and so is the Storywalk at Bedford Village Common!
Enjoy the nice weather by taking a walk on the Common and reading The Friend Ship by Kat Yeh.
As you stroll through the common, you’ll see pages of the story installed next to the path. Page 1 is right after the arch where you…
Reference
Posted on Thu, March 31, 2022 - 10:28am
Want a sneak peek of what's coming to the Bedford Public Library in April 2022? Browse the covers below to see some of the books we have on order with April release dates.
See something you like? Click on the book cover to be taken to our online catalog and place your holds early! You can also…
Reference
Posted on Wed, March 16, 2022 - 01:07pm
Do you love historical fiction? Here's a sneak peek of some of the exciting new historical fiction books on order for the Bedford Public Library this spring.
To request a copy - or read more about the book - click the cover image to find it in our online catalog.
Looking for more suggestions? Try…
Kids
Posted on Mon, March 14, 2022 - 05:20am
This month's make and take craft is a straw rocket! Kits will be available in the Children's Room or via Lower Level curbside until supplies last. Here's Miss Carla to show you how to make it:
Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, March 09, 2022 - 12:44pm
Did you know that March is National Crafting Month? It's the perfect time to take up a new crafting hobby or to just work on improving your skill at something you already enjoy!
Bedford Public Library cardholders have access to a fantastic online database called CreativeBug. CreativeBug is packed…
Reference
Posted on Mon, February 28, 2022 - 11:30am
Did you love the heart-wrenching psychological suspense, complex family relationships and intricate plot of The Push by Ashley Audrain? Read on to find more books we think that you'll also enjoy! Click on the covers to find each book in our online catalog.
Need a hand placing a request? Want one…
Teens
Posted on Wed, February 23, 2022 - 01:29pm
Looking for something to do during school vacation week? Pick up a Friendship Bracelet Take and Make and show your BFF how much you care! Everything you need is included in the kit, just make sure to pick out a kit with the colors you like best. Kits can be picked up at the new YA bookshelf and …
Reference
Posted on Thu, February 17, 2022 - 11:53am
Calling all gardeners! The Bedford Public Library is starting a Seed Library and we need your help! Seed Libraries allow people to “check out” seeds to bring home and grow. Then seeds from the plant are later “returned” for gardeners to use in following years. Seed libraries allow people to try…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, February 16, 2022 - 11:55am
February is Black History Month! Browse the book covers below to find memoirs and biographies by and about some of the incredible African Americans who have helped to shape our country, our culture, and our history.
Reference, Teens
Posted on Mon, February 14, 2022 - 03:15pm
February 15th marks 202 years since the birth of suffragist and abolitionist Susan B. Anthony. Celebrate this history-making woman's birthday by learning more about her life and the women's suffrage movement when you check out one of the books or movies below.
Kids
Posted on Mon, February 14, 2022 - 06:02am
Winter Break week is packed with programs for kids from age 0-12 in the Children’s Room!
Registration for programs opens on February 15 for Bedford cardgolders.
On Monday night we’ll have a comfy cozy Pajama Storytime at 7:00 PM. Get ready for bed, bring your stuffies, and we’ll read you bedtime…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, February 10, 2022 - 11:11am
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is one of the most well-known love stories of all time. This Valentine's Day, why not celebrate with one of these books that puts a twist on the beloved classic? From continuations of the original tale to modern updates…
Reference
Posted on Wed, February 09, 2022 - 06:21am
Did you miss any of our January displays? Looking for more books from a display that you really enjoyed? Browse the carousels below to find more reading recommendations from the Bedford Public Library!
Looking for more reading ideas? Try fillour out our BookMatch form to get reading…
Teens
Posted on Sun, February 06, 2022 - 10:02am
Looking for something green? Come to the Library to pick up your craft kit including a fresh mini succulent. Kits are located above the new books in the YA section and pick your plant at the Reference Desk.
Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, February 02, 2022 - 06:50am
The Groundhog Day predictions are in - and it looks like six more weeks of winter ahead - but don't feel like you have to just take our furry friend's word for it! Browse the books below to find information on more scientific methods of weather prediction or to read about some of New England's…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, January 27, 2022 - 05:22am
Curious to see what books are coming to the Bedford Public Library in February? Browse the book covers below for a sneak peek of some of the new releases that are already on order and will be hot off the presses next month!
See something you like? Click on the cover image to find the book in our…
Reference
Posted on Wed, January 26, 2022 - 09:44am
January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. To commemorate this important date, we've compiled a list of books that tell the stories of just a few of the people who experienced this horrific event that claimed the lives of millions in Europe. Click on the icon or cover image to learn…
Kids
Posted on Tue, January 25, 2022 - 07:12am
Every year, the American Library Association announces the Youth Media Award winners for excellence in children’s literature. An impressive slate of winners and honors were announced on Monday. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
Some of the winners and honors are recapped below, but you…
Reference
Posted on Thu, January 20, 2022 - 06:58am
If you enjoyed Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, browse the carousels below to find more memoirs and autobiographies - including entertainment industry biographies, memoirs with a conversational and reflective style, and life stories with a bit of advice to offer - that we think you'll also love…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, January 13, 2022 - 11:15am
Were you too busy to make it into the library during the December holiday whirlwind? Or maye you found a book on one of our displays and are looking for more just like it? Browse the carousels below to see the books that were on display at the Bedford Public Library during December of 2021…
Reference
Posted on Wed, January 12, 2022 - 06:46am
Did you love Fredrik Backman's tale of a real estate open house gone horribly (and hilariously) wrong? Browse the carousels below to find more books that tell stories of people thrown together in crazy situations, are filled with quirky characters or share a similar writing style. To request a…
Teens
Posted on Tue, January 04, 2022 - 06:55am
Going back to school got you down? Bring a little light and color into your day with patterned locker magnets. All the supplies you need for the project are in the Take and Make kits at the Library. Kits are located above the new books in the YA section.
Reference
Posted on Mon, January 03, 2022 - 09:59am
Looking for something great to read next? Browse the carousels below to explore some of the Bedford Public Library staff's favorite books that they read during 2021!
Kim's Picks
Angela's Picks
Tricia's Picks
Lindsey's Picks
Carla's Picks
Sue's Picks
Caitlin's Picks
Kerri's…