Novels in verse combine the story-telling power of a novel with the emotional impact of poetry. If you've never tried one before, now's the perfect time! Reading a novel-in-verse can help you complete one of the bonus challenge activities for the Bedford Public Library's 2024 Teen Summer Reading program, and earn an extra raffle ticket toward our weekly drawings.
Not sure where to start? Here are a few favorites from the library's Young Adult shelves!
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.
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.
We've had a ton of new Young Adult books a graphic novels come in over the past few weeks! Browse the carousel below to check out some of the newest arrivals...
It's always fun to look back on the year and see what our cardholders have been checking out! Browse the carousels below to see if you missed any of the most popular items at the Bedford Public Library this year. If you see something you'd like to read, click or tap on the cover image to be taken to our online catalog where you can place your hold requests!
Fiction Books
Want to get a look at some of the new books you can expect at the Bedford Public Library this month? Browse the covers below to see what's on order with a May release date. If you see something you'd like to read, just click or tap on the cover image to visit our online catalog and get your hold request placed early!
Not seeing something you've been waiting for? Looking for a different format? Email reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to assist.
Love reading about tight-knit communities filled with casts of unusual chracters and... crimes? Read on to find books filled with murder, mystery, mayhem and a healthy dose of small town life.
Not finding your favorite books? Looking for a title in a different format? Email reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to assist!
Celebrate Earth Month with a new Take and Make project: a recycled paper bead necklace. Come to the Library to pick up your supplies and instructions. The kits will be placed above the new YA bookshelf in the Teen Section.
April showers this year will be bringing lots of fantastic new books! Browse the covers below for a sneak peek at some of the new titles we have on order with April release dates. See something you'd like to read? Click on the cover to visit our online catalog and place your holds early. You can also browse the list directly in our catalog.
Historical Fiction is one of the most popular genres here at the Bedford Public Library. With so many great authors and stories that cross over into adventure, romance, fantasy, mystery and more, it's easy to see why!
