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Posted on Mon, May 03, 2021 - 01:21pm
Did you miss your chance to check out a book from one of our displays last month? Or maybe you read a book and are looking for more just like it? Scroll through the carousels below to see what was on display last month at the Bedford Public Library! If you find something that interests you,…
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Posted on Fri, April 23, 2021 - 10:31am
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 Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman at the same time.
As you stroll through the common, you’ll see pages of the story installed next to the path. Page 1…
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Posted on Wed, April 21, 2021 - 10:48am
Happy Earth Day! If you're looking for something to read in honor of the holiday, browse the carousels below to find books about preserving and exploring our amazing planet. To find live streaming Earth Day events and educational materials, you can also visit EarthDay.org for more information.…
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Posted on Thu, April 15, 2021 - 11:10am
Krstin Hannah's The Four Winds is one of the most popular books at the Bedford Public Library right now. Whether you've already read it and loved it or are looking for something to read while you're on hold for a copy, check out the carousels below to find more books that we think you'll also…
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Posted on Fri, April 09, 2021 - 10:44am
Voting for the 2021 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…
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Posted on Thu, April 01, 2021 - 07:27am
Did you miss any of our book displays in March? Or maybe you took out a book and are looking for more like it? Browse the carousels below to see what was on display last month!
To place a request, hover over a cover, then click on the icon for the format you'd like to read. Need help finding a…
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Posted on Thu, March 25, 2021 - 12:01pm
Were you enthralled by Brit Bennett's story of identical twin sisters navigating family, community and racial identity in the latter half of the 20th century? Scroll through the carousels below to view more titles we think you'll also like!
Interested in more recommendations? Try filling out our…
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Posted on Mon, March 15, 2021 - 02:20pm
Are you eagerly awaiting the next installment in Jacqueline Winspear's historical mystery series featuring British detective and former WWI nurse, Maisie Dobbs? Browse the carousels below to find lists of other books we think you'll enjoy reading in the meantime!
Need more recommendations or help…
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Posted on Thu, March 11, 2021 - 05:44am
When we think about graphic novels, many people's minds leap to superhero stories and newspaper comic strips. But these visual stories have evolved into an artform all their own, telling all kinds of stories, real and imagined.
If you'd like to give graphic novels a try, browse the themed…
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Posted on Thu, March 04, 2021 - 06:58am
Did you miss a display in February? Or maybe you took out a book and are looking for more like it? Browse the carousels below to see what was on display last month!
To place a request, hover over a cover, then click on the icon for the format you'd like to read. Need help finding a different one…
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Posted on Thu, February 25, 2021 - 09:39am
Looking for more stories of friendship and heartwarming stories like Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah? Explore the carousels below to find more books that we think you'll enjoy. Click on a cover to find that title in the onlie catalog and read plot descriptions and reviews or place a request for a…
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Posted on Wed, February 24, 2021 - 11:22am
Looking for a book with a one-word title to check out for the Countdown to Spring Reading Challenge? Here are 99 options to choose from!
Need help finding a book in a different format? Looking for more reading recommendations? Please contact the Reference Desk by calling 472-2300 or emailing…
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Posted on Fri, February 12, 2021 - 11:33am
We are very excited to announce that our Teen Collection will soon be getting a new look! We will be renaming it Middle Grade.
The Teen collection has always been meant for the upper end of the age range that we serve here in the Children’s Room, however the name ‘Teen’ can be misleading. The books…
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Posted on Thu, February 11, 2021 - 08:18am
Did you love reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig? Whether you enjoyed the exploration of the road not taken or the mystical and engaging tone, browse the carousels below to find more books that we think you'll enjoy!
Not finding what you're looking for? Need a book in another format? The…
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Posted on Wed, February 10, 2021 - 08:29am
We have lots to do for ages 0-12 over February vacation from February 22 to 26 and we would love for you to join us! All of our vacation events will be held virtually over Zoom. The link to join each event will be emailed an hour prior to start time to all registered participants.
We’ll start on…
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Posted on Wed, February 03, 2021 - 09:13am
Can you believe that January 2021 is already behind us? If you didn't get a chance to make it into the Bedford Public Library to browse last month's book displays, it's not too late! Scroll through the carousels to see the curated collections below. Find something you're interested in? Click on…
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Posted on Mon, February 01, 2021 - 10:18am
Whatever your reading preference, there is an award winning book for you. Many literary organizations give awards to the best books of the year. These awards include:
Literature and Nonfiction
The Booker Prizes: thebookerprizes.com
International Dublin Literary Award: dublinliteraryaward.ie
The…
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Posted on Fri, January 29, 2021 - 12:59pm
Can't get enough of Michael Connelly's gritty and well-plotted mysteries starring Harry Bosch, Renee Ballard, Jack McEvoy and Mickey Haller, the infamous "Lincoln Lawyer"? Scroll through the carousels below to find more titles we think you'll enjoy!
Looking for more recommendations? Need help…
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Posted on Fri, January 29, 2021 - 07:37am
2021 Youth Media Awards
Every year, the American Library Association announces the Youth Media Award winners at their midwinter conference. This year’s conference was held virtually last week and an impressive slate of winners and honors were announced. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners…
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Posted on Sun, January 24, 2021 - 10:59am
Email is not only a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, it can also save you time and energy by allowing you to provide contact information when signing up for services online (such as the NH COVID-19 vaccine sign-ups) rather than waiting your turn to speak to someone on an…
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Posted on Thu, January 07, 2021 - 05:38am
Did you love Jojo Moyes's historical fiction tale of the pack-horse librarians and their struggles in Depression-era Kentucky, The Giver of Stars? Check out some of these other titles we think you'll enjoy!
Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll through the carousels below. To learn more…
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Posted on Sun, January 03, 2021 - 10:22am
As we welcome 2021, it's also a great time to look back and reflect on the year gone past. Here at the Bedford Public Library, some of the librarians have taken a moment to think back on everything they've read this year and pick some of their favorites to share. Scroll through the carousels…
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Posted on Wed, December 30, 2020 - 10:02am
Wondering what your friends and neighbors have been watching? Looking for popular titles you may have been missed? Browse the carousels below to see some our most circulated books during 2020! To learn more about a book or place a request, just click on the cover to view it in our online catalog…
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Posted on Mon, December 21, 2020 - 11:11am
This year’s winner of the Ladybug Picture Book Award is There are No Bears in This Bakery by Julia Sarcone-Roach!
Each year, New Hampshire students in preschool through third grade vote on their favorite picture book from a list of 10 titles curated by NH librarians.
This year saw a wonderful…
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Posted on Fri, December 18, 2020 - 11:00am
Join us for Virtual Winter Break Programs Dec 29-30!
Looking for something to do between the holidays? We’ve got you covered! We’ll have virtual programming for children from ages 0-12. For our littlest patrons, join Miss Emily for a session of Bubbly Babies full of movement, singing, and early…