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Posted on Fri, September 09, 2022 - 05:15am
September's shaping up to be a great month for readers, with new books due to be published by Elizabeth Strout, Richard Osman, Nicholas Sparks, Maggie O'Farrell, Fredrick Backman, Stephen King, Scott Turow and many more of our favorites. Browse the carousels below and click on the cover images to…
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Posted on Wed, August 24, 2022 - 12:47pm
Did you love the strong characters, scandal, and glamour of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid? Or are you eagerly awaiting a copy of this incredibly popular book? Read on to find more titles that we think you'll also enjoy!
To request a copy of any of the books below, click…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, August 18, 2022 - 10:40am
When you think of the library, books may be the first thing to come to mind. But there are many other resources to use at the library and even things besides books to check out. Read on to discover 10 things beside books, movies, and music that you can check out with your Bedford Public Library…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, August 04, 2022 - 12:04pm
We all know high school can be tough, but an actual crime scene? Check out one of these young adult mysteries to find stories of teens investigating murders, disappearances, and the secrets that surround them.
Need help finding a book in a different format or placing a hold? Have questions about…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Tue, August 02, 2022 - 10:38am
Looking for a sneak peek at some of the new books that come out this month so you can place your holds early? Look no further! Browse the covers below to see some of the titles we can't wait to read.
To place a request, click on a cover image to visit our online catalog, email reference@bedfordnh…
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Posted on Wed, July 27, 2022 - 11:12am
Now that the movie has come out we're seeing a renewed interest in the hit novel, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. If you (like many of us!) have already read and loved the book, browse the carousels below to find more titles you may enjoy!
Looking for more recommendations? Bedford Public…
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Posted on Thu, July 21, 2022 - 11:35am
Beat the heat by reading a thrilling story set in the polar regions! Whether you prefer a tale of polar exploration, a natural history of penguins or polar bears, or a survival tale, there is something to help you stay cool. Browse our suggestions below. To check any of these titles out, just…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, July 13, 2022 - 01:16pm
Whether you prefer your romance novels sweet or steamy, comedic or filled with suspense, there's a lot to love in the new books we've got on order for the Bedford Public Library! For a sneak peek at some of the romance novels that are coming soon, browse the books below. Find something you like?…
Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, July 07, 2022 - 10:48am
Did you know that the Bedford Public Library has over 2,700 music CDs for cardholders to check out, covering all kinds of genres like pop, rock, folk, classical, world music, country, jazz, and more? However, if you're among the growing number of music lovers who have left their CD players behind,…
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Posted on Mon, June 27, 2022 - 02:44pm
Did you love The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi? If you're looking for more historical fiction, books with strong female leads, atmospheric settings, or moving and engaging stories, browse the carousels below to find some titles to enjoy while you wait for the third installment in this best-selling…
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Posted on Wed, June 22, 2022 - 11:28am
Looking for some spine-tingling reads to take with you on your summer travels? Explore the titles below to see some of the new suspense and thrillers on order at the Bedford Public Library for summer of 2022. Click on the cover images to find them in our online catalog and get your hold requests in…
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Posted on Tue, June 21, 2022 - 12:45pm
Effective July 1, Bedford library card holders and librarians will no longer have access to databases that were previously provided by the New Hampshire State Library, and continued for the last year through grant funding. These databases are: Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier,…
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Posted on Tue, June 14, 2022 - 10:32am
There may be no better way to beat the heat in summer than taking your cooking outside. (Or at least not a better tasting way!) Looking for some fresh culinary inspiration to elevate your grill and campfire fare beyond hotdogs and marshmallow roasts? Browse the cookbooks below to find new recipes…
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Posted on Thu, June 09, 2022 - 11:14am
Did you know that June is Pride Month? Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York and also recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. Read on to find a selection of memoirs, biographies…
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Posted on Thu, May 26, 2022 - 11:58am
Memorial Day weekend is here - and with it the unofficial start of summer in New England! That means it's time for warm weather, vacations, and - of course - beach reads. Browse the carousel below to find new books arriving this summer filled with exciting destinations, romance, great characters…
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Posted on Thu, May 19, 2022 - 12:22pm
Do you love the strong female characters, fast-paced action and suspense-filled mysteries of James Patterson's Women's Murder Club series? Check out the carousels below to find more books we think you'll also enjoy!
Looking for more recommendations? Fill out our BookMatch form to get customized…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, May 12, 2022 - 11:37am
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by checking out one of these great reads. Try a moving memoir, a fascinating history, or a stirring novel. These books are not a comprehensive representation of the Asian American experience, but instead a sample of…
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Posted on Thu, May 12, 2022 - 10:24am
Are you looking for a relative's wedding or birth announcement? Do you want to learn about the Carousel Ballroom or Beau Reve? Are you curious to know what was on the school lunch menu in 1973? Take a trip down memory lane with the Library's digital collection of the Bedford-Merrimack Bulletin…
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Posted on Thu, May 05, 2022 - 06:50am
There are so many great books on order at the Bedford Public Library with May release dates - including best-selling authors, intriguing nonfiction, mysteries, romance, suspense and more! Browse the cocvers below to see some of the titles that are on their way.
See something you'd like to read?…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Wed, May 04, 2022 - 05:24am
Today is May the Fourth (AKA Star Wars Day)! To celebrate we've compiled lists fo the Star Wars books and movies here at the Bedford Public Library. Browse the carousels below of click the links to view items in our online catalog.
May the Fourth be with you!
Browse DVDs and Blurays in the…
Kids, Reference, Teens
Posted on Thu, April 28, 2022 - 10:56am
Get out your calendar and start marking, because we have a plethora of great events coming up this May at the Bedford Public Library.
The month opens with our regularly scheduled Tech at the Library class on the first Wednesday. On May 4th we'll be talking about LinkedIn Learning, a valuable…
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Posted on Wed, April 20, 2022 - 12:13pm
Spring is (slowly) arriving! Whether you're an experienced gardener or are just thinking of trying out the hobby for the first time, the Bedford Public Library has tons of books to inspire fresh ideas and provide guidance. Browse the carousels below to find a sampling of the books we have…
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Posted on Thu, April 07, 2022 - 11:28am
Did you love Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid? Browse the cover images below to find more books filled with dysfunctional families, parallel narratives, and character -driven high drama that we think you'll also enjoy.
looking for more recommendations? Try filling out our BookMatch form to get…
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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…
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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…