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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Rock-A-Bye Reader:

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required

Rock-A-Bye Reader

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

Nanowrimo competition celebration

National Novel Writing Month Completion Celebration

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for our National Novel Writing Month completion celebration! 

Raffle prizes and awards will be distributed, and food will be provided for all who participated in our National Novel Writing Month challenge.

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join us for our National Novel Writing Month completion celebration! 

Raffle prizes and awards will be distributed, and food will be provided for all who participated in our National Novel Writing Month challenge.

Muppet Christmas Carol Movie Poster

Family Movie Morning - The Muppet Christmas Carol

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Join us for a cozy family Christmas classic: The Muppet Christmas Carol! Enjoy a traditional story with the kooky Muppet cast while enjoying holiday snacks.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy family Christmas classic: The Muppet Christmas Carol! Enjoy a traditional story with the kooky Muppet cast while enjoying holiday snacks.

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Doves & Dragons: Harps and Harpsichord Music Holiday Special

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Forest Main Library Area at Forest Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Join us as we relax and listen to the sounds of the season as Doves & Dragons, a local harp and harpsichord duo, perform some holiday favorites! 

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Main Library Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us as we relax and listen to the sounds of the season as Doves & Dragons, a local harp and harpsichord duo, perform some holiday favorites! 

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Saturday with Santa

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids

A special visitor, all the way from the North Pole, will be joining us this afternoon at the library!  Children and families are invited to stop in for a chance to visit and take a selfie with Santa.  No registration is required.

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

A special visitor, all the way from the North Pole, will be joining us this afternoon at the library!  Children and families are invited to stop in for a chance to visit and take a selfie with Santa.  No registration is required.

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Mizfit Cosplayers of VA

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the Mizfit Cosplayers of VA as they meet once a month to work on cosplays, teach or learn skills, and discuss upcoming cosplay events. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Mizfit Cosplayers of VA as they meet once a month to work on cosplays, teach or learn skills, and discuss upcoming cosplay events. 

Cute illustration of two babies holding books with the words Rock-A-Bye Reader above them.

Rock-A-Bye Reader (0-21 Months)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-21 months old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-21 months old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Cute illustration of two babies holding books with the words Rock-A-Bye Reader above them.

Rock-A-Bye Reader (21 Months - 3 Years Old)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 21 months to 3 years old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 21 months to 3 years old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

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Creative Expressions

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

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Doves & Dragons: Harps and Harpsichord Music

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Forest Main Library Area at Forest Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Join us as we relax and listen to harp and harpsichord music performed by local husband and wife duo...Doves & Dragons! 

No registration is required.

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Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Main Library Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us as we relax and listen to harp and harpsichord music performed by local husband and wife duo...Doves & Dragons! 

No registration is required.

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Gingerbread House Decorating

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Join us as we build and decorate Gingerbread Houses! Kids under 12 must come with an adult. Please register only the kids. All supplies will be provided. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we build and decorate Gingerbread Houses! Kids under 12 must come with an adult. Please register only the kids. All supplies will be provided. 

Gremlins Movie Poster

Gremlins Movie Party

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Teens, Adults

Celebrate Christmas with fun and chaos with a Gremlins movie party!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Christmas with fun and chaos with a Gremlins movie party!

Santa decorating cookies in a library with ELF on the movie screen in the background.

A Movie with Santa Presents: Elf

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Movies
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Join us as we enjoy a holiday movie with some cookie decorating and a special visit from Santa before he heads out on his Christmas Eve journey!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we enjoy a holiday movie with some cookie decorating and a special visit from Santa before he heads out on his Christmas Eve journey!

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Blood Drive

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Blood Drive

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A Visit with Santa

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Come join us for a visit with Santa right before he jets off with his Reindeer for Christmas! 

Snacks and crafts will be provided.

Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Come join us for a visit with Santa right before he jets off with his Reindeer for Christmas! 

Snacks and crafts will be provided.

Stitchin' Chicks with a crochet chicken

Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

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!

Ask, Listen, Support written above hands holding a heart.

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

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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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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.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSING AT 6 PM TODAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

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

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSING AT 6 PM TODAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

All Day 12/24 - 12/27
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

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 FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

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Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11)

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

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Saturday Matinee

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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 TBA.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
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 TBA.

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Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11) (Second Session)

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Forest Study Room B (by reservation) at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Study Room B (by reservation)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

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Teen Creative Writing Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

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?

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
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?

Cute illustration of two babies holding books with the words Rock-A-Bye Reader above them.

Rock-A-Bye Reader (0-21 Months)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-21 months old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-21 months old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.