Kids

Thursday, July 7 - 1:30pm  Library McAllaster Room...On-line Registration begins June 22. 
How did he do that??? Have you ever seen a caged bird disappear in a flash? Or, how about seeing your best friend’s head vanish in a snap? From magic that happens right under your nose to large feats of illusion, Rob Riordan’s Wonder Show has something for everyone…including lots of laughs! Come and be part of the experience!

Tuesday, June 28 - 1:30pm   Library McAllaster Room...

We're kicking off the summer in style with juggling comedian, Bryson Lang! He uses ball-spinning, object-manipulation and his tremendous sense of humor in this highly professional family friendly routine. Audience participation is included. Come and see why Bryson has been called "The Cure for the Common Show"! Please note: Due to construction work at Town Hall, our kick-off venue this year will be the McKelvie School Cafe, on Friday, June 17 at 1:30pm. Fun for all ages! On-line registration begins June 6th.     

This year's summer reading theme is: "On Your Mark, Get Set...Read!" We need some coaches to encourage kids by checking off their reading charts and giving them incentives prizes.
They will also need assistance in the Batting Cage (craft area). How old do you have to be? If you will be entering 5th grade in the fall, you are old enough. If you are 16 and have some spare time to help out, we welcome you! How much time will it take out of your summer? Very little...most kids average 2 or 3 shifts of 2 hours each over the course of the program.

And the winner is... EL DEAFO, by Cece Bell. New Hampshire students in grades 4-6 have spoken: they chose this graphic novel out of a field of 20 superb books for this age group, with 786 votes. The second place winner was FISH IN A TREE, by Lynda Mullay Hunt, with 635 votes. Both of these titles center on young people facing disabilities...their popularity speaks well for the compassionate nature of our youth. The third place finisher was THE TERRIBLE TWO, a rib-tickling school comedy by Jory John and Mac Barnett, coming in close behind at 633 votes.

The Ladybug books for the new year are in and on display in the Children's Library! This award is decided by the children of New Hampshire, ranging in age from 3 years old to Grade 3. A committee of children's librarians from all over the state convenes to compile a list of 10 of the  best new picture books...then kids get to vote for their favorite one in November, during Children's Library Week. This initiative is sponsored by New Hampshier's Center for the Book.

The votes are in...soon we'll know who won this year's Great Stone Face Award! NH youngsters in Grades 4-6  cast have their ballots for their favorite title on the list. These books have been on display for almost a year now, and will soon be replaced by the books on the new selection list for 2016-17. A committee of children's librarians from around the state preview the newest literature for kids, and they work diligently to create a list reflecting writing quality, kid appeal, gender and genre interests, and age range.

Monday, May 9th will mark the last meeting of Bedford Book Buzz until the fall. The club is designed for students age 9-12 who enjoy reading and sharing opinions on what they've read. Meetings are held once a month during the school year, on the 2nd or 3rd Monday from 5:00-6:00pm. The book currently up for disussion is One & Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate...you'll never look at gorillas the same way again! Copies are available for club members to pick up at the library.

April is a great time to join the Book Buzz, open to all kids aged 9-12!  The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 11, from 5:00-6:00pm.