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Posted on Thu, March 31, 2016 - 08:49am
In honor of Money Smart Week, we'd like to highlight two excellent investing resources: Value Line and Morningstar. Did you know that your library card entitles you to access both of these resources 24/7 via the Library's website?
Savvy investors know that Value Line, which contains reviews of…
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Posted on Wed, March 30, 2016 - 01:57pm
This month, make sure to take advantage of a once in a lifetime opportunity to see one of the few existing copies of Shakespeare's First Folio when it is on display at the Currier Museum from April 9 to May 1. The First Folio is the first printed collection of Shakespeare's plays. Shakespeare…
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Posted on Wed, March 02, 2016 - 11:06am
What We've Been Reading Lately
Every now and then, library staff get together to trade recommendations and talk about what we've been reading. We'd like to share some of these suggestions with you.
Thanks to the Library Reads program, librarians sometimes have a chance to read books before they…
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Posted on Wed, March 02, 2016 - 09:34am
With your library card (and password), you can access a comprehesive, authoritative database that covers all American history topics. American History Online is an excellent resource for middle and high school students and anyone who wants to delve deeper into American history. You can access…
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Posted on Wed, February 03, 2016 - 07:03am
If you're curious to learn more about your family history, several excellent library resources can help you get started. The Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online databases contain census and military records, passenger lists, birth, marriage, and death records, plus much more. Both…
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Posted on Thu, December 31, 2015 - 06:57am
Another new year, another chance to make (and break) resolutions. This year, resolve to take time to read, even if it's just a few minutes a day. We're here to help you choose the perfect book and go beyond the bestseller list.
As you can imagine, we read a lot of books. Check the staff picks…
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Posted on Wed, December 30, 2015 - 03:31pm
Here are my top picks for books published in 2015!
The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan. I adore The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka Will and Kate) and everything British, so this fictionalized account of their courtship (if Kate was American and not nearly so well put-together) was…
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Posted on Fri, October 30, 2015 - 12:21pm
Don't let the name deceive you. ReferenceUSA is not a reference book about the United States. It's a robust database of business information, plus residential and business phone numbers from around the country and much more. Trying to contact classmates to plan a class reunion? Try ReferenceUSA…
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Posted on Fri, August 07, 2015 - 11:25am
Founded in 1916 by Annie E. Woodman, the Woodman Museum in Dover, NH is dedicated to history, science and the arts. Its collections are housed in four buildings:
Woodman House - houses the Natural History and War Memorial museums and contains extensive and well preserved collections of local area…
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Posted on Thu, July 30, 2015 - 12:32pm
We've had over 140 adults register for our 7 Book Summer and over 65 teens register for the Teen 8 Book Challenge! Many people have earned their halfway prize (either a certificate for our book sale or for a 3D printed prize on our new 3D printer) by reading three books for adults or four books for…
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Posted on Fri, July 24, 2015 - 12:50pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What is Bedford reading?
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Posted on Mon, July 20, 2015 - 12:04pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What is Bedford reading?
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Posted on Fri, July 10, 2015 - 12:38pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What's Bedford reading these past…
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Posted on Thu, July 02, 2015 - 10:00am
Thanks to the Bedford Library Foundation, the Library now offers a pass to Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough. The pass provides free admission for two adults and two youths. Castle in the Clouds is the Lucknow Estate, a rare example of Arts and Crafts style architecture that was built by a…
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Posted on Fri, June 26, 2015 - 12:40pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What is Bedford reading this week…
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Posted on Thu, June 18, 2015 - 12:58pm
Have you registered for our 7 Book Summer for adults or our Teen 8 Book Challenge yet? Stop by the circulation desk to sign up and get your reading journal! While you're here, check our whiteboard to see what people are reading and to add your own current read!
What is Bedford reading this week…
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Posted on Mon, March 16, 2015 - 05:59am
If you search the online catalog, you may have recently noticed that you may now check out Ovedrive and 3M Cloud Library eBooks in the catalog. When you see an eBook you'd like to borrow, just click Check Out, then use the 3M or Overdrive app or website to download the book.
If you would like to…
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Posted on Thu, February 26, 2015 - 11:08am
Did you know that you can now pay library fines and replacement costs online with a credit card? We do not take credit cards at the circulation desk, but you can log on to your library account from the comfort of your own home or at one of our public computers to pay your charges. Payment is…
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Posted on Mon, January 26, 2015 - 03:00pm
While it might be too late to stock up on groceries, you still have time to stock up on information before the storm. ReadyNH.gov is a clearinghouse of emergency preparedness information. PSNH's website contains information about preparing for power outages and an outage map. The USDA has useful…
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Posted on Tue, January 13, 2015 - 12:41pm
Did you make a resolution to improve your health in 2015? The Internet can be a good place to help with those goals, but how do you know which sites or resources to trust? This page from MedlinePlus offers links to a variety of websites, ranging from general advice to more specific topics, all of…
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Posted on Tue, December 09, 2014 - 12:42pm
Did you have a chance to listen to The Exchange's Holiday Book Show on NHPR this morning? If you missed it, click here to view the booksellers' and listeners' list of recommended reads. This is just one of the many best books lists that are now available. The Boston Globe, the New York Times,…
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Posted on Tue, November 25, 2014 - 12:55pm
Do you need help choosing movies the whole family can watch and enjoy together? Check out this list, which was compiled by our reference librarians. There's something for everyone!
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Posted on Mon, November 17, 2014 - 09:41am
Turkey Day is approaching! Let us help you get ready for the big day. These books will inspire you as you plan your feast. Our selected Cooking & Nutrition websites will give you even more delicious ideas. If you need help with your baking, come to the Friends of the Library bake sale this…
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Posted on Wed, October 15, 2014 - 07:56am
Fall isn't just about pumpkins, raking leaves, and apple cider. If you're a book lover, this is the season for book awards. The National Book Award finalists were announced this morning. Bedford favorite All the Light We Cannot See is a fiction finalist. Yesterday, the Man Booker prize was…
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Posted on Tue, August 26, 2014 - 02:08pm
Is it just me, or did summer really fly by this year? I can't believe that school has begun and that teachers will be assigning papers and projects soon. When you need articles, images, and resources for school projects, try the library's online resources. You can use them 24/7. Just login with…