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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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Posted on Tue, July 02, 2024 - 12:38pm
Taking a chance on love can be an adventure all its own! Browse the carousel below to find a selection of enemies-to-lovers romances where the main characters find love in the least expected person possible. Reading any of these books will help you complete the challenge activity and earn extra…
Kids
Posted on Tue, July 02, 2024 - 12:10pm
Our Junior Librarians have been hard at work helping us so far this summer! Here is a list of their recommended books.
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Posted on Fri, June 28, 2024 - 10:14am
Have an armchair adventure this summer and transport yourself to another part of the world by reading a book translated from another language. Browse the carousel below to find some suggestions.
See a title that intrigues you? Click on the cover image to read more in our online catalog and place…
Teens
Posted on Wed, June 19, 2024 - 06:22pm
Novels in verse combine the story-telling power of a novel with the emotional impact of poetry. If you've never tried one before, now's the perfect time! Reading a novel-in-verse can help you complete one of the bonus challenge activities for the Bedford Public Library's 2024 Teen Summer Reading…
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Posted on Wed, May 29, 2024 - 04:00pm
We've made it past Memorial Day and summer is shining on the horizon - which means it's time to find the perfect "Beach Read." Whether your planning a trip to white sandy beaches or just getting into a summer staycation mindset, browse the carousel to find a few of this summer's hottest new beach…
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Posted on Fri, May 03, 2024 - 09:51am
May is going to be a busy month for new books! Get a sneak peek at some of the titles we have on order at the Bedford Public Library due out this month.
See something you'd like to read? Click on the cover image to visit our online catalog and place your hold in advance!
Kids
Posted on Tue, April 30, 2024 - 02:14pm
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…