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Posted on Tue, June 15, 2021 - 07:53am
It's that time again - a new Great Stone Face list is here! New Hampshire students in grades 4 through 6 are invited to read books from the list and then vote on their favorite in the spring.
Clicking on any of the cover images will bring you to our catalog where you can place a hold on the title.…
Kids
Posted on Wed, June 09, 2021 - 02:08pm
Are you ready to craft this summer? We'll be offering take and make crafts starting next week on June 14! Each craft will be indivdually packaged for you to take home and complete. Instructions will be included with the craft and a video demonstation will be available on our Youtube page. We'll…
Kids
Posted on Wed, June 09, 2021 - 09:10am
Next week is the first week of summer reading and we are looking forward to meeting some real live Tails and Tales ambassadors with Wildlife Encounters! There will be 2 virtual shows - one on Monday and one on Thursday - with opportunities to meet live animals with expert handlers. This program…
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Posted on Thu, June 03, 2021 - 12:34pm
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 Wed, June 02, 2021 - 08:22am
New CreativeBug classes are coming in June! To watch any of these courses on demand after their premier date, visit the Lifelong Learning section of our Databases Page and click the link. Then log in with your Bedford Public Library card and password. Need help resetting your password or getting…
Kids
Posted on Tue, June 01, 2021 - 08:45am
Summer Reading is approaching! This summer’s theme is Tails and Tales and we’re so excited for an animal-filled summer! There’s always something happening in the Children’s Room, but this summer it’s really going to be a jungle in here!
We are using Beanstack to track reading this summer, so if…
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Posted on Sun, May 30, 2021 - 08:52am
Memorial Day weekend - and the unofficial start of summer in New England - has come and gone. That makes it time to think about vacations, relaxing afternoons by the pool, and the quintessential summer beach read! Browse the carousel below to find a few of 2021's new books ready to keep you…
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Posted on Thu, May 20, 2021 - 01:05pm
V.E. Schwab's latest novel, the story of a young woman cursed with immortality at the expense of being remembered by anyone she encounters, has become a New York Times bestseller. If you've also fallen under Addie LaRue's spell and enjoyed her adventures moving through history and discovering the…
Kids
Posted on Thu, May 13, 2021 - 12:57pm
Another storytime break week is coming up, but we have plenty to keep your little ones busy! All of our break week programs are live on Zoom. A link to join will be sent out an hour before the program begins. Please click on the links to register.
Miss Emily will kick us off on Monday…
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Posted on Thu, May 13, 2021 - 09:44am
Here at the library we’ve seen a lot of new interest in the book that inspired Nomadland, the most recent winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture. It turns out that a lot of the past Oscar winners are based on books! Browse the images below to find more “Best Picture” books available to…
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Posted on Thu, May 06, 2021 - 12:18pm
Aloysius Archer is one of David Baldacci's newest characters, The former convict and WWII veteran finds himself solving murders and navigating American life in the late 1940's. If you've loved both of the books published so far (One Good Deed and A Gambling Man) or are looking for something to…
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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,…
Kids
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…
Kids
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…
Kids
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…