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CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

All Day
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY IN HONOR OF INDEPENDENCE DAY.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library
Description:

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY IN HONOR OF INDEPENDENCE DAY.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Rock-A-Bye Reader:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

AI illustration of an astronaut eating in space.

How to Eat in Space: A NASA Program

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Special guest and NASA presenter, Renee Naden, will help talk about how astronauts eat and space as well how they sometimes even grow their own food.  Hear some stories, explo...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Special guest and NASA presenter, Renee Naden, will help talk about how astronauts eat and space as well how they sometimes even grow their own food.  Hear some stories, explore through crafts, and have fun with STEAM during this special disc

AI image of a pirate ship popping out of waves in a book.

Books 4 Fun

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our the...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our theme for this session is Adventure Begins At Your Library!

Watercolor image of the earth surrounded by honeycomb and bees.

Wonderful World of Bees

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program! Heritage Apiary will be vi...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program!

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Rock-A-Bye Reader:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Illustration of books on shelves in a heart shape with Reader's Choice written in the middle.

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 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...

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. 

This month's selection is Reader's Choice.

AI image of a pirate ship popping out of waves in a book.

Books 4 Fun

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our the...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our theme for this session is Adventure Begins At Your Library!

AI Generated candy castle.

Adventures in Candy Land

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Come and play a lifesize version of the classic board game - Candy Land!  Follow the rainbow trail as you make your way to King Candy's Castle.  

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come and play a lifesize version of the classic board game - Candy Land!  Follow the rainbow trail as you make your way to King Candy's Castle.  

AI Generated candy castle.

Adventures in Candy Land

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Come and play a lifesize version of the classic board game - Candy Land!  Follow the rainbow trail as you make your way to King Candy's Castle.  

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come and play a lifesize version of the classic board game - Candy Land!  Follow the rainbow trail as you make your way to King Candy's Castle.  

CSLP graphic of a big foot looking over the shoulder of a child reading a book.

SRP Finale

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library as we celebrate the end of our 2024 Summer Reading Program: Adventure Begins at Your Library! We'll make some crafts, play some games, and enjoy t...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library as we celebrate the end of our 2024 Summer Reading Program: Adventure Begins at Your Library! We'll make some crafts, play some games, and enjoy tasty snacks.

Collage of photos: Yarn and Knitting Needles, Person Coloring Flowers, and the words New Chapter Typed of a Typewriter

Creative Expressions

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all creative types! The Big Island Writers Group is evolving our lovely club to include makers and crafters of all sorts to further inspire our friendly discussions. Do you...

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

Calling all creative types! The Big Island Writers Group is evolving our lovely club to include makers and crafters of all sorts to further inspire our friendly discussions. Do you knit? Crochet?

Illustration of books on shelves in a heart shape with Reader's Choice written in the middle.

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 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...

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. 

This month's selection is Reader's Choice.

Collage of photos: Yarn and Knitting Needles, Person Coloring Flowers, and the words New Chapter Typed of a Typewriter

Creative Expressions

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all creative types! The Big Island Writers Group is evolving our lovely club to include makers and crafters of all sorts to further inspire our friendly discussions. Do you...

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

Calling all creative types! The Big Island Writers Group is evolving our lovely club to include makers and crafters of all sorts to further inspire our friendly discussions. Do you knit? Crochet?

x-box controller on a cool teal and pink background

T(w)een Tuesday: Gaming

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

It’s time for gaming--electronic and board!  Challenge yourself or some friends at Big Island Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month.  Snacks will be available. For...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

It’s time for gaming--electronic and board!  Challenge yourself or some friends at Big Island Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month.  Snacks will be available.

For Grades 4-5

 

CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

All Day
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library
Description:

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY.

Thursday Theatre

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Kids
Event Details:

Join us in the fun as we watch a movie on the big screen at Big Island Library. This month's movie is TBA. Plot: TBA Rated: TBA Run Time: TBA Sponsored by the Friend...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us in the fun as we watch a movie on the big screen at Big Island Library.

This month's movie is TBA.

Plot: TBA

Rated: TBA

Run Time: TBA

The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 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...

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. 

Collage of photos: Yarn and Knitting Needles, Person Coloring Flowers, and the words New Chapter Typed of a Typewriter

Creative Expressions

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all creative types! The Big Island Writers Group is evolving our lovely club to include makers and crafters of all sorts to further inspire our friendly discussions. Do you...

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

Calling all creative types! The Big Island Writers Group is evolving our lovely club to include makers and crafters of all sorts to further inspire our friendly discussions. Do you knit? Crochet?

x-box controller on a cool teal and pink background

T(w)een Tuesday: Gaming

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

It’s time for gaming--electronic and board!  Challenge yourself or some friends at Big Island Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month.  Snacks will be available. For...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

It’s time for gaming--electronic and board!  Challenge yourself or some friends at Big Island Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month.  Snacks will be available.

For Grades 4-5

 

Thursday Theatre

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Kids
Event Details:

Join us in the fun as we watch a movie on the big screen at Big Island Library. This month's movie is TBA. Plot: TBA Rated: TBA Run Time: TBA Sponsored by the Friend...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us in the fun as we watch a movie on the big screen at Big Island Library.

This month's movie is TBA.

Plot: TBA

Rated: TBA

Run Time: TBA

CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING DAY

All Day
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED FOR OUR ANNUAL STAFF TRAINING DAY.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library
Description:

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED FOR OUR ANNUAL STAFF TRAINING DAY.

The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 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...

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. 

x-box controller on a cool teal and pink background

T(w)een Tuesday: Gaming

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

It’s time for gaming--electronic and board!  Challenge yourself or some friends at Big Island Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month.  Snacks will be available. For...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

It’s time for gaming--electronic and board!  Challenge yourself or some friends at Big Island Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month.  Snacks will be available.

For Grades 4-5