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Adventures with Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Bedford STEM Lab at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Children and teens ages 10 and up are invited to join us every Thursday evening (except on holidays) as we go on an epic Dungeons and Dragons Adventure!  Both new and experienced players are welcome.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford STEM Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children and teens ages 10 and up are invited to join us every Thursday evening (except on holidays) as we go on an epic Dungeons and Dragons Adventure!  Both new and experienced players are welcome.

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Chess Club

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Peaks Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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)! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Peaks Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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)! 

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, September 4, 2026 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. 

This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Friday, September 4, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group

Tween-Teen Night

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen/Tween Night (Montvale):

2 hours of Kinect gaming, board games, snacks, pizza, and socializing! Meet your friends in Montvale and enjoy teen activities from 5-7 pm on the 1st Friday of each month.  Fo...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required

Teen/Tween Night (Montvale)

2 hours of Kinect gaming, board games, snacks, pizza, and socializing! Meet your friends in Montvale and enjoy teen activities from 5-7 pm on the 1st Friday of each month.  For ages 10-17.

This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group

Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering meets on the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This event is for teens and adults.

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

Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering meets on the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This event is for teens and adults.

This event is in the "Forest Library" group

Tabletop Gaming

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Teens, Adults

Join us on the first Saturday of each month from 12:30 PM until 5:00 PM to play a variety of different board and card games. Feel free to bring your own games as well! 

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

Join us on the first Saturday of each month from 12:30 PM until 5:00 PM to play a variety of different board and card games. Feel free to bring your own games as well! 

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Saturday Matinee

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

This month's film is TBA.

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

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

This month's film is TBA.

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group
This event is in the "Big Island Library" group
This event is in the "Forest Library" group
This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group
This event is in the "Montvale Library" group
This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group

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.

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group

Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 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!

This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join other readers on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a different book and meet other members of your community!

This month's book selection will be...TBA.

Drinks will be provided.

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

Join other readers on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a different book and meet other members of your community!

This month's book selection will be...TBA.

Drinks will be provided.

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a Lap Sit program focusing on action songs and movements that develop fine motor skills for newborns and children up to age 23 months.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a Lap Sit program focusing on action songs and movements that develop fine motor skills for newborns and children up to age 23 months.

This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 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. ...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta 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.

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Come join us for our interactive story time for children ages 2 to 3 years old - Toddler Time!  This story time will feature books, movement songs, scarves, parachutes, crafts, and musical instruments.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for our interactive story time for children ages 2 to 3 years old - Toddler Time!  This story time will feature books, movement songs, scarves, parachutes, crafts, and musical instruments.

This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group

ESL for Everyone

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Would you like to learn, improve, or practice your English? ESL teacher Barbara Stevenson can help you. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level. Come and meet other people and make new friends.

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

Would you like to learn, improve, or practice your English? ESL teacher Barbara Stevenson can help you. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level. Come and meet other people and make new friends.

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Community 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. ...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale 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.

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group

Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, September 10, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group

Fiber Club Friends

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Moneta Fiber Club Friends group meets the second Thursday of every month (except on holidays) from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Moneta Fiber Club Friends group meets the second Thursday of every month (except on holidays) from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. 

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Adventures with Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Bedford STEM Lab at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Children and teens ages 10 and up are invited to join us every Thursday evening (except on holidays) as we go on an epic Dungeons and Dragons Adventure!  Both new and experienced players are welcome.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford STEM Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children and teens ages 10 and up are invited to join us every Thursday evening (except on holidays) as we go on an epic Dungeons and Dragons Adventure!  Both new and experienced players are welcome.

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Chess Club

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Peaks Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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)! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Peaks Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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)! 

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, September 11, 2026 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. 

This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Friday, September 11, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group

Saturday Senior Social

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join other seniors at the Stewartsville library every other month for coffee, conversations, and other fun activities such as games, and crafts! Share stories, make connections, and get to know your neighbors.

Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join other seniors at the Stewartsville library every other month for coffee, conversations, and other fun activities such as games, and crafts! Share stories, make connections, and get to know your neighbors.

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Friends Board Game Cafe

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

FUN & GAMES!!

The Friends of the Bedford Public Library invite you to join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for a fun afternoon playing board and tabletop games.  

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

FUN & GAMES!!

The Friends of the Bedford Public Library invite you to join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for a fun afternoon playing board and tabletop games.