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.
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.
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, murder mysteries and even zombies, there's sure to be variation to suit every reader's style.
Browse the cover below and click on an icon to find a title in our online catalog or call (603) 472-2300 to reserve your copy.
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 recommendations from the librarians customized just for you!
I Only Saw the Movie. What?!
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 most notorious bad weather of the past.
Looking for more weather stories or information on another specific topic? The Reference Desk is here to help! Just email your query reference@bedfordnh.org or call (603) 472-2300.
Curious to see what books are coming to the Bedford Public Library in February? Browse the book covers below for a sneak peek of some of the new releases that are already on order and will be hot off the presses next month!
See something you like? Click on the cover image to find the book in our online catalog and login to your account to place a request now. You can also call (603) 472-2300 and amember of the library staff will be happy to place a request for you.
January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. To commemorate this important date, we've compiled a list of books that tell the stories of just a few of the people who experienced this horrific event that claimed the lives of millions in Europe. Click on the icon or cover image to learn more about each book in our online catalog.
If you enjoyed Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, browse the carousels below to find more memoirs and autobiographies - including entertainment industry biographies, memoirs with a conversational and reflective style, and life stories with a bit of advice to offer - that we think you'll also love!
Need more reading recommendations? Fill out our BookMatch form to get a customized list of 5 books handpicked for you by one of the librarians.
Were you too busy to make it into the library during the December holiday whirlwind? Or maye you found a book on one of our displays and are looking for more just like it? Browse the carousels below to see the books that were on display at the Bedford Public Library during December of 2021.
Baking Sweets
Did you love Fredrik Backman's tale of a real estate open house gone horribly (and hilariously) wrong? Browse the carousels below to find more books that tell stories of people thrown together in crazy situations, are filled with quirky characters or share a similar writing style. To request a copy, just click on the book cover to be taken to our online catalog!
