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Posted on Thu, June 24, 2021 - 09:39am
Looking for more reading options to help you complete this activity as part of the Teen Summer Reading Challenge this year? Click on the covers below to find these titles (all initially published before 2005) in our online catalog!
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Posted on Wed, June 23, 2021 - 12:59pm
Did you love the dramatic historical fiction, parallel narratives and flawed characters of The Alice Network? Browse the carousels below to find more titles we think you'll enjoy! To find the book in our online catalog to read more about it or place a hold, just click on the cover image.
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Posted on Wed, June 16, 2021 - 08:11am
Were you thinking of checking out a field guide to complete the wildlife identification activity and earn an extra raffle ticket for the Adult or Teen Summer Reading programs? Scroll through the carousels to find a few of the guides we have available for everything from tiny insects to towering…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Posted on Wed, February 03, 2021 - 09:13am
Can you believe that January 2021 is already behind us? If you didn't get a chance to make it into the Bedford Public Library to browse last month's book displays, it's not too late! Scroll through the carousels to see the curated collections below. Find something you're interested in? Click on…
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Posted on Mon, February 01, 2021 - 10:18am
Whatever your reading preference, there is an award winning book for you. Many literary organizations give awards to the best books of the year. These awards include:
Literature and Nonfiction
The Booker Prizes: thebookerprizes.com
International Dublin Literary Award: dublinliteraryaward.ie
The…
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Posted on Fri, January 29, 2021 - 12:59pm
Can't get enough of Michael Connelly's gritty and well-plotted mysteries starring Harry Bosch, Renee Ballard, Jack McEvoy and Mickey Haller, the infamous "Lincoln Lawyer"? Scroll through the carousels below to find more titles we think you'll enjoy!
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Posted on Sun, January 24, 2021 - 10:59am
Email is not only a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, it can also save you time and energy by allowing you to provide contact information when signing up for services online (such as the NH COVID-19 vaccine sign-ups) rather than waiting your turn to speak to someone on an…
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Posted on Thu, January 07, 2021 - 05:38am
Did you love Jojo Moyes's historical fiction tale of the pack-horse librarians and their struggles in Depression-era Kentucky, The Giver of Stars? Check out some of these other titles we think you'll enjoy!
Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll through the carousels below. To learn more…