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Local Hiking and Outdoor Adventures

Looking for an outdoor adventure  before summer ends, but don't want to go far?  Browse the guides below to find New Hampshire and New England hiking guides as well as books on some special outdoor spots, like waterfalls, swimming holes, big trees, and scenic views.

See something that interests you? Click on the cover image to visit the online catalog.  Then log in to your account to place a hold.

Let the adventures begin!

 

Coming Soon: New Books for Adults and Teens On-Order for August 2024

Want to get a sneak peek at some of the new books we have on order? Browse the carousels below to see what's coming out next month!  If you see something you're interested in, click on the cover image to visit our online catalog where you can read descriptions, get recommendations for similar titles and be one of the first people to place your hold request.

 

 

2024 Adult Summer Reading: Books by New Hampshire Authors

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.

 

New Beach Reads for Summer 2024

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!

 

Bird Books to Celebrate the Arrival of Spring

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.