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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!
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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!
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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…
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Posted on Sun, January 03, 2021 - 10:22am
As we welcome 2021, it's also a great time to look back and reflect on the year gone past. Here at the Bedford Public Library, some of the librarians have taken a moment to think back on everything they've read this year and pick some of their favorites to share. Scroll through the carousels…
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Posted on Wed, December 30, 2020 - 10:02am
Wondering what your friends and neighbors have been watching? Looking for popular titles you may have been missed? Browse the carousels below to see some our most circulated books during 2020! To learn more about a book or place a request, just click on the cover to view it in our online catalog…
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Posted on Thu, December 10, 2020 - 11:06am
The holidays are fast approaching! Why not check out a Christmas or Holiday-themed book to help you get into the holiday spirit.
Browse the themed carousels below and click ona cover to learn more about that title or request a copy for in person or contact free pickup.
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Posted on Wed, December 09, 2020 - 11:01am
Any time of year can be the perfect time to dive into a good beach read! If you're missing the fascinating relationships, high drama, and vivid settings of Elin Hilderbrand's novels, browse the carousels below to find more books we think you'll enjoy!
Need a hand placing a hold? Looking for more…
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Posted on Thu, December 03, 2020 - 09:33am
Were you fascinated by Educated, Tara Westover's memoir about her unconventional upbrings and struggle to strike out on her own in the modern world? Browse the carousels below to find inspiring and harrowing coming-of-age stories and candid autobiographies that we think you'll enjoy as well.
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Posted on Mon, November 30, 2020 - 01:54pm
November is always a busy month! If you didn't get a chance to make it into the Bedford Public Library to browse last month's book displays, never fear! Scroll through the carousels to see the curated collections below. Find something you're interested in? Click on the cover to go to the…
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Posted on Wed, November 18, 2020 - 11:38am
Did you love the sweeping stories and complex characters of The Pillars of the Earth and the other novels in Ken Follett's Kingsbridge series? Scroll through the books below to find other books we think you'll enjoy as well. To learn more about a title or to place a request in our catalog, just…
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Posted on Mon, November 09, 2020 - 02:19pm
Click the book covers below to learn about the books below or to place a request for one of these titles.
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Posted on Mon, November 09, 2020 - 11:45am
With the twenty-seventh entry in this beloved series, Fortune and Glory, now hitting our shelves, it's no exaggeration to say that the Stephanie Plum books by Janet Evanovich are a perennial favorite at the library. Combining fast-paced mysteries with laugh-out-loud scenarios and a tenacious,…
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Posted on Thu, November 05, 2020 - 08:35am
Did you love the the atmospheric and suspense-filled whodunnit by Lucy Foley, The Guest List? Or are you still on hold for a copy and wondering what to read in the meantime? Browse the carousels below (organized by book format) to find other books we think you may enjoy - all available from the…