Library Blog
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, January 17, 2025 - 11:45am
With the recent popularity of James by Percival Everett and the film version of Wicked - which is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire - we went looking for more books at the library that also re-tell a well-known story from a new perspective. Browse the carousel below to see what we found…
Reference
Posted on Wed, January 08, 2025 - 04:07pm
As we look back and remember former President Jimmy Carter, here are some books to consider.
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, January 03, 2025 - 10:10am
Check out some of our favorite books that we read (or listened to) in 2024! Want to try one for yourself? Click on the cover image to visit the online catalog and place a hold. You can also check out the display in person near the New Book Shelves at the library.
Angela's Picks
Caitlin's…
Kids
Posted on Thu, January 02, 2025 - 12:09pm
Looking to start a new hobby with your kiddos in 2025? Checkout our nonfiction collection to get started and learn something new!
Reference, Teens
Posted on Fri, December 27, 2024 - 01:43pm
Ever wonder what your friends and neighbors are reading, watching or listening to? Scroll through the carousels below to find the 10 most frequently checked out books, movies, and more at the Bedford Public Library in 2024!
Fiction
Nonfiction
Mystery
SciFi & Fantasy…
Reference
Posted on Mon, November 25, 2024 - 06:52pm
Did you love the moving psychological suspense, complex characters and small town atmosphere of Chris Whitaker's All the Colors of the Dark? Check out some of these other books we think you'll also enjoy!
Need more book recommendations? Not sure what to read next? Fill out the BookMatch…
Reference
Posted on Sun, November 24, 2024 - 03:10pm
Is it your turn to bring dessert for this year's Thanksgiving festivities? Need some last minute inspiration? Check out one of these fantastic cookbooks that center around pie (and a few other tasty desserts) to get your baking creativity rolling!
Reference, Teens
Posted on Sun, November 17, 2024 - 01:21pm
The number of art and crafting classes available to watch online via CreativeBug is growing! Here's a peek at some of November and December's newest offerings.
To log in to CreativeBug for free with your Bedford Public Library card, use the link under Online Courses & Entertainment in the…
Kids
Posted on Fri, November 15, 2024 - 01:47pm
Join the BPL Children's Room as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month!
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, October 31, 2024 - 04:40pm
Get a sneak peek at what's on order at the Bedford Public Library with publication dates in November of 2024!
See something you'd like to read? Click on the cover image to visit our online calendar, log in to your account and be one of the first to place your hold request.
Reference
Posted on Thu, October 17, 2024 - 11:15am
Halloween is just around the corner! Why not celebrate spooky season with a classic this year? Browse the carousels below to see some of the timeless scary novels, stories and movies available to check out from the Bedford Public Library. See something that sends shivers down your spine? Click on…
Reference
Posted on Fri, October 04, 2024 - 10:32am
Want a sneak peek at some of the exciting new books we've got on-order? Browse the carousel below to see October titles by beloved authors and some famous faces.
See something that interests you? Click on the cover image to visit our online catalog where you can pace your hold request now!
Kids
Posted on Tue, October 01, 2024 - 11:54am
Is it time for you to read to a Kindergarten class? Check out these options hand-picked by our librarians!
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, September 26, 2024 - 10:27am
Did you love The Inheritance Games books by Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Can't wait for a copy of The Grandest Game or its July 2025 sequel Glorious Rivals? Browse the carousel below to find more twisty mysteries and action-packed suspense that you may also enjoy! If you find something that interests…
Reference
Posted on Thu, September 19, 2024 - 04:15pm
Falling in love while the leaves are falling? Why not! If pumpkin spice lattes, leaf-peeping, and snuggling up in the cooling weather have you in the mood for a romance novel, check out some of the newest love stories arriving at the Bedford Public Library in time for fall of 2024.
See something…
Kids
Posted on Wed, September 18, 2024 - 04:45pm
September is Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out our list of Children's titles written by Hispanic and Latinx authors!
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, September 12, 2024 - 10:41am
Did you know that September is National Mushroom Month? Explore the books and movies below for facts and fictions drawing from the Kingdom of Fungi for all ages!
Find something that interests you? Click on a cover image to place a hold in our online catalog.
Reference
Posted on Thu, September 05, 2024 - 11:35am
The 2024 NH State General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 5 from 7 am to 7 pm at Bedford High School. Election information, including sample ballots and information about voter registration, can be found on the Town of Bedford website. Please note that early registration to vote in…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, August 28, 2024 - 04:43pm
It's back-to-school season! What better way to celebrate than with a novel about going back to a school with a bit more magic to it than ordinary? While many of us grew up reading about a certain British School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but there are so many more to explore. Browse the carousel…
Reference
Posted on Fri, August 23, 2024 - 10:07am
It's that time of year when all of the vegetables are ready for harvest! Whether you're drowning in zucchini from a bountiful garden or just looking to eat a more vegetable-forward diet, check out these cookbooks from the Bedford Public Library for some fun new ideas about cooking with veggies.
Reference
Posted on Wed, August 07, 2024 - 09:49am
Did you read The Women by Kristin Hannah and love it? Or are you patiently waiting your turn for this bestseller and need something to read in the meantime? Scroll down to find more riveting historical fiction, cinematic writing, and stories of Vietnam or women at war that you may also enjoy.
To…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, July 31, 2024 - 03:35pm
Looking for an outdoor adventure before summer ends, but don't want to go far? Browse the guides below to find New Hampshire and New England hiking guides as well as books on some special outdoor spots, like waterfalls, swimming holes, big trees, and scenic views.
See something that interests…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, July 31, 2024 - 12:21pm
Want to get a sneak peek at some of the new books we have on order? Browse the carousels below to see what's coming out next month! If you see something you're interested in, click on the cover image to visit our online catalog where you can read descriptions, get recommendations for similar…
Reference
Posted on Fri, July 26, 2024 - 09:39am
As part of this year's summer reading program, we've been celebrating all that New Hampshire has to offer - and that includes all of the fabulous authors that have called the Granite State home. Browse the carousels below to see just a few of the books in our collection written by NH authors.
As…
Teens
Posted on Wed, July 03, 2024 - 03:53pm
Looking for a great book to read for summer reading? Try one of these award-winning books, just for teens! As an added bonus, you can use any of the titles below to complete the Award-Winners challenge activity and earn an extra raffle ticket towards our Teen Summer Reading prize drawings…