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!
Looking for something great to read next? Browse the carousels below to explore some of the Bedford Public Library staff's favorite books that they read during 2021!
Kim's Picks
Curious about what your friends and neighbors have been reading, listening to and watching this year? Wondering what books, movies and music might have slipped under your radar? Browse the carousels below to see some of the most popular items at the Bedford Public Library in 2021!
Fiction
Are you ready for a fresh start in 2022? Have you made a resolution to embrace wellness, fix your finances, learn something new, or get organized? If so, the Library is here to help you keep your resolution and accomplish your goals. Take a look at these books for inspiration, encouragement, and solid advice for making a change. Also, visit the eLearning page for online resources that will help you improve your skills.
It's the most wonderful time of the year...for baking! Are you looking for new recipes? Do you want to master a tricky technique? Do you need to find gluten-free or vegan cookie recipes? Check out these books for inspiration.
It's been a busy fall here at the Bedford Public Library! Whether you've also been busy and didn't get a chance to check out our displays in October and November or you just wanted another shot at a particular favorite, be sure to browse the carousels below to find curated collections filled with books of all kinds.
October
Folk Horror
Looking for a book to help you get into the holiday spirit, but don't have a lot of time to read while you're getting ready for visitors, decorating and cooking up a storm? Check out the titles below to find short story collections, novellas and novels under 250 pages, all available to check out from the Bedford Public Library.
