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Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Tai Chi:

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous hea...

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness

Tai Chi

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous health benefits, many of Tai Chi's slow movements and deep breathing techniques are easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages and abilities.*

*No equipment is necessary, but please wear lightweight, comfortable shoes and loose-fitting clothing that doesn't restrict your range of motion.  Though Tai Chi is a safe, low-impact form of exercise, it is always recommended that you consult your doctor before beginning any new fitness program-especially if you have any limiting physical or medical conditions (such as joint problems, back pain, diabetes, heart disease, circulation issues, etc.) or are taking any medications that can make you dizzy or lightheaded. 
First-time attendees may be asked to sign a waiver.  

Note: This class may be held in different spaces in the library (or outdoors) depending on the week and what space is available.  Please check in with a librarian at the desk if you are unsure of where to go. 

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Friends of the Forest Library Spring Book Sale

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Come support the Forest Library with your purchase of previously owned children’s books, juvenile fiction, mysteries, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, Puzzles, and more! 

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Come support the Forest Library with your purchase of previously owned children’s books, juvenile fiction, mysteries, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, Puzzles, and more!

 

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Friends of the Forest Library Spring Book Sale ($5 Bag Sale)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Come support the Forest Library with your purchase of previously owned children’s books, juvenile fiction, mysteries, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, Puzzles, and more!Get a bargain on...

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Come support the Forest Library with your purchase of previously owned children’s books, juvenile fiction, mysteries, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, Puzzles, and more!

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Is Beekeeping For You?

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, Gardening, Workshop
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Heritage Honey Bee EducationJoin us for this interactive program where we learn all about Honey Bees!  Learn the ins and outs of hive life and what it takes to keep ...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, Gardening, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Heritage Honey Bee Education

Join us for this interactive program where we learn all about Honey Bees!  

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5 Cent Book Sale

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Come for this one-day event where all adult, young adult, and children's books* in Stewartsville's book sale can be purchased for 5 cents a piece. *All other items will remain...

Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Come for this one-day event where all adult, young adult, and children's books* in Stewartsville's book sale can be purchased for 5 cents a piece. 

*All other items will remain their normal price

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Friends Board Game Cafe

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

FUN & GAMES!! The Friends of the Bedford Public Library invite you to join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month for a fun afternoon playing board and tabletop games. &n...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

FUN & GAMES!!

The Friends of the Bedford Public Library invite you to join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month for a fun afternoon playing board and tabletop games.  

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Adult Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library to read the book of the month and share insights and stories.  The book club is held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. This month's sel...

Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library to read the book of the month and share insights and stories.  The book club is held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. 

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Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us! New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn ...

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with us!

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Adult Creative Writing Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Forest Study Room B (by reservation) at Forest Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling stuck in your writing journey? Need to set aside some dedicated writing time outside of your routine? Want a casual and comfortable environment to work on your project? Fos...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Study Room B (by reservation)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Feeling stuck in your writing journey? Need to set aside some dedicated writing time outside of your routine? Want a casual and comfortable environment to work on your project?

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Confessions of a Colorholic:

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression!  Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Montvale Library.  The library provides ...

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Confessions of a Colorholic

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression!  Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Montvale Library.  The library provides coloring sheets as well as markers, coloring pencils and pens but you are welcome to bring your own.

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African American Music with Professor E. Daryl Duff

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome esteemed vocalist, Professor E. Daryl Duff, to present on the history, development, and impact of the Black Church and African American Music. Professor ...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome esteemed vocalist, Professor E. Daryl Duff, to present on the history, development, and impact of the Black Church and African American Music.

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Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Tai Chi:

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous hea...

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness

Tai Chi

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous health benefits, many of Tai Chi's slow movements and deep breathing techniques are easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages and abilities.*

*No equipment is necessary, but please wear lightweight, comfortable shoes and loose-fitting clothing that doesn't restrict your range of motion.  Though Tai Chi is a safe, low-impact form of exercise, it is always recommended that you consult your doctor before beginning any new fitness program-especially if you have any limiting physical or medical conditions (such as joint problems, back pain, diabetes, heart disease, circulation issues, etc.) or are taking any medications that can make you dizzy or lightheaded. 
First-time attendees may be asked to sign a waiver.  

Note: This class may be held in different spaces in the library (or outdoors) depending on the week and what space is available.  Please check in with a librarian at the desk if you are unsure of where to go. 

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Friends of the Moneta/SML Library Spring Book Sale

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come shop at the Friends of the Moneta/SML Library Spring Book Sale!  Get ready for summer with lots of goodies to entertain your families and guests all season long and beyon...

Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Come shop at the Friends of the Moneta/SML Library Spring Book Sale!  Get ready for summer with lots of goodies to entertain your families and guests all season long and beyond.  

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Friends of the Moneta/SML Library Spring Book Sale

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come shop at the Friends of the Moneta/SML Library Spring Book Sale!  Get ready for summer with lots of goodies to entertain your families and guests all season long and beyon...

Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Come shop at the Friends of the Moneta/SML Library Spring Book Sale!  Get ready for summer with lots of goodies to entertain your families and guests all season long and beyond.  

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Friends of the Bedford Library Caregiver Kit Information Session

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Bedford Library are pleased to announce the addition of Caregiver Kits to the collection at the Bedford Central Library. These kits have been put together for fa...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

The Friends of the Bedford Library are pleased to announce the addition of Caregiver Kits to the collection at the Bedford Central Library.

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Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with...

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with us!

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Stewartsville Support System - A Support Group for Parents of Children with Mental Health Diagnoses

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On the 4th Tuesday of every month, the Stewartsville Library will be hosting a new support group for parents of children with mental health diagnoses. With the support of Licensed ...

Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

On the 4th Tuesday of every month, the Stewartsville Library will be hosting a new support group for parents of children with mental health diagnoses.

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Confessions of a Colorholic:

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression!  Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Montvale Library.  The library provides ...

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Confessions of a Colorholic

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression!  Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Montvale Library.  The library provides coloring sheets as well as markers, coloring pencils and pens but you are welcome to bring your own.

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Fiber Club: Knitting and Crocheting.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, or share your talents with others? Then you're invited to join our Fiber Club!  Meetings will be held on the Last Thursday of each mo...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, or share your talents with others?

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Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Tai Chi:

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous hea...

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness

Tai Chi

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous health benefits, many of Tai Chi's slow movements and deep breathing techniques are easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages and abilities.*

*No equipment is necessary, but please wear lightweight, comfortable shoes and loose-fitting clothing that doesn't restrict your range of motion.  Though Tai Chi is a safe, low-impact form of exercise, it is always recommended that you consult your doctor before beginning any new fitness program-especially if you have any limiting physical or medical conditions (such as joint problems, back pain, diabetes, heart disease, circulation issues, etc.) or are taking any medications that can make you dizzy or lightheaded. 
First-time attendees may be asked to sign a waiver.  

Note: This class may be held in different spaces in the library (or outdoors) depending on the week and what space is available.  Please check in with a librarian at the desk if you are unsure of where to go. 

THE SILENT PATIENT by Alex Michaelides

Friday Breakfast Book Club

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bedford Peaks Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friday Breakfast Book Club meets on the last Friday of every month to discuss a different book.  This month's selection is The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Peaks Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Friday Breakfast Book Club meets on the last Friday of every month to discuss a different book.  This month's selection is

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Pop Culture Tie Dye

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Add a pop of color to your collection with our Pop Culture Tie-Dye! Are you feeling Wicked? Need a reminder that you are Kenough? Or are you just a Very Hungry Caterpillar? Tie-dye...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Add a pop of color to your collection with our Pop Culture Tie-Dye! Are you feeling Wicked? Need a reminder that you are Kenough? Or are you just a Very Hungry Caterpillar?

Big Eyes dvd

Saturday Matinee presents Big Eyes

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

COMING SOON TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU!Join us at the Moneta/SML Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon movie screening for adults and teens. This month's film is Big Eyes, starr...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

COMING SOON TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU!
Join us at the Moneta/SML Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon movie screening for adults and teens. 

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Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us! New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn ...

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with us!