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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…
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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?…
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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…
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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…
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Posted on Wed, March 09, 2022 - 12:44pm
Did you know that March is National Crafting Month? It's the perfect time to take up a new crafting hobby or to just work on improving your skill at something you already enjoy!
Bedford Public Library cardholders have access to a fantastic online database called CreativeBug. CreativeBug is packed…
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Posted on Mon, February 28, 2022 - 11:30am
Did you love the heart-wrenching psychological suspense, complex family relationships and intricate plot of The Push by Ashley Audrain? Read on to find more books we think that you'll also enjoy! Click on the covers to find each book in our online catalog.
Need a hand placing a request? Want one…
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Posted on Thu, February 17, 2022 - 11:53am
Calling all gardeners! The Bedford Public Library is starting a Seed Library and we need your help! Seed Libraries allow people to “check out” seeds to bring home and grow. Then seeds from the plant are later “returned” for gardeners to use in following years. Seed libraries allow people to try…
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Posted on Wed, February 16, 2022 - 11:55am
February is Black History Month! Browse the book covers below to find memoirs and biographies by and about some of the incredible African Americans who have helped to shape our country, our culture, and our history.
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Posted on Mon, February 14, 2022 - 03:15pm
February 15th marks 202 years since the birth of suffragist and abolitionist Susan B. Anthony. Celebrate this history-making woman's birthday by learning more about her life and the women's suffrage movement when you check out one of the books or movies below.
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Posted on Thu, February 10, 2022 - 11:11am
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is one of the most well-known love stories of all time. This Valentine's Day, why not celebrate with one of these books that puts a twist on the beloved classic? From continuations of the original tale to modern updates…
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Posted on Wed, February 09, 2022 - 06:21am
Did you miss any of our January displays? Looking for more books from a display that you really enjoyed? Browse the carousels below to find more reading recommendations from the Bedford Public Library!
Looking for more reading ideas? Try fillour out our BookMatch form to get reading…
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Posted on Wed, February 02, 2022 - 06:50am
The Groundhog Day predictions are in - and it looks like six more weeks of winter ahead - but don't feel like you have to just take our furry friend's word for it! Browse the books below to find information on more scientific methods of weather prediction or to read about some of New England's…