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As part of this year's summer reading program, we've been celebrating all that New Hampshire has to offer - and that includes all of the fabulous authors that have called the Granite State home.  Browse the carousels below to see just a few of the books in our collection written by NH authors.

As an added bonus, reading one of these books completes a challenge activity for Adult Summer Reading.  Be sure to check this challenge off as completed in Beanstack or on your map handout.

Taking a chance on love can be an adventure all its own! Browse the carousel below to find a selection of enemies-to-lovers romances where the main characters find love in the least expected person possible.  Reading any of these books will help you complete the challenge activity and earn extra tickets for our grand prize drawings at the end of Summer Reading.

Have an armchair adventure this summer and transport yourself to another part of the world by reading a book translated from another language. Browse the carousel below to find some suggestions. 

See a title that intrigues you?  Click on the cover image to read more in our online catalog and place a request right away.

We've made it past Memorial Day and summer is shining on the horizon - which means it's time to find the perfect "Beach Read." Whether your planning a trip to white sandy beaches or just getting into a summer staycation mindset, browse the carousel to find a few of this summer's hottest new beach reads for you to choose from!

May is going to be a busy month for new books! Get a sneak peek at some of the titles we have on order at the Bedford Public Library due out this month.

See something you'd like to read? Click on the cover image to visit our online catalog and place your hold in advance!

Ashley Elston's psychological thriller about a con woman whose most recent job takes an unexpected and dangerous turn has been a big hit here at the Bedford Public Library in 2024!  If you're one of the readers who love this fast-paced, twisty and intricately plotted novel, check out some of these books we think you'll also enjoy.

Love historical fiction? Check out some of these new arrivals and upcoming books available from the Bedford Public Library!

To view any of these titles in our online catalog, just click on the cover image.

This year spring officially begins at 11:06 pm on Tuesday, March 19.  However, you may have noticed some of springs most beloved harbingers returning to your backyard and birdfeeder.  Want to learn more about the birds around us and how they affect our lives and landscape?  Check out one of these books from the Bedford Public Library to help you celebrate spring and our feathered friends.

Looking for some crafting inspiration to get your creative juices flowing? Check out some of the new classes being added to CreativeBug in March and April.

To use CreativeBug, visit our databases page and click on the CreativeBug link. Then use your library card number and password or PIN to create and account.  You can view these and thousands of other award-winning art and craft videos taught by experts.

Spring may be just around the corner, but one of the most popular books at the library right now has a chill to its title! Based on a real historic figure, Ariel Lawhon’s The Frozen River tells the story of a midwife in 1789 Maine whose investigation of a murder threatens to uncover secrets and scandals in her community.  If you enjoyed this book, browse the titles below to find more intricately detailed and character driven historical fiction and mysteries filled with drama and suspense!