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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed pal to the Forest Library for a Slumber Party Adventure!Kids of all ages are invited to drop off their stuffy friends on Friday, January 17th from 10 AM...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed pal to the Forest Library for a Slumber Party Adventure!

CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

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

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 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 IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY.

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, January 21, 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. 

Stitchin' Chicks with a crochet chicken

Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, January 21, 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!

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central 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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML 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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Story Time Room at Montvale 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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Story Time Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, January 23, 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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Building Club: Mad Grab Edition

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library for Building Club! Use our assortment of building materials including LEGO® bricks, wooden blocks, and K’nex connectors to construct what your ima...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library for Building Club! Use our assortment of building materials including LEGO® bricks, wooden blocks, and K’nex connectors to construct what your imagination sees OR accept the challenge of the month.

Chess Pieces on Books

Chess Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Young Adult Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

If you are a chess enthusiast or interested in learning more about the game please join us every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM (except holidays)! Open to all ages and skill...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Young Adult Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

If you are a chess enthusiast or interested in learning more about the game please join us every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM (except holidays)!

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Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, January 24, 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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Music and Movement with Miss Casey

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn with your little one in this interactive music and movement class. Each lesson will include dancing, singing, instrument exploration, and more! Registration is required ...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn with your little one in this interactive music and movement class. Each lesson will include dancing, singing, instrument exploration, and more!

Registration is required

For ages 0-3. 

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4th Friday: Family Fun & Games

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and join us for some fun with board games!Checkers, Bedford Monopoly, or Headbanz.  Other games, Jenga, Tic-tac-toe, and card games will also be availab...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and join us for some fun with board games!

Checkers, Bedford Monopoly, or Headbanz.  Other games, Jenga, Tic-tac-toe, and card games will also be available.  

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Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11)

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds! Each 90-minute session is designed to be fun, challenging, and independent of the session that came before. All y...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

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

Twisters poster

Saturday Matinee presents Twisters

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Movies
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 Twisters starri...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
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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Seed Swap

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's National Seed Swap Day! Have a collection of seeds you’d like to share? Or are you looking to acquire new seeds? Join us today in our Community Room to swap some seeds wi...

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

It's National Seed Swap Day! Have a collection of seeds you’d like to share? Or are you looking to acquire new seeds? 

Join us today in our Community Room to swap some seeds with your community!

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

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
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.

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, January 27, 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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Big Island Community Room at Big Island 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. ...

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

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.

Collage of young children with books.

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

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
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.

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

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Creative Expressions

Monday, January 27, 2025 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 ...

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, January 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
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.

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
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.

AI illustration of an owl perched on a tree branch, reading a book to a young rabbit, a fawn, a bear cub, and a young fox.

Books 4 Fun

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Montvale Story Time Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Story Times
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Story Time Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 Into the Night!

 

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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 Into the Night!