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Chess Pieces on Books

Chess Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Young Adult Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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)!

Last year's Best In Show Quilt.

27th Annual Peaks & Pieces Quilt Show

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Bedford Mezzanine at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

The Peaks & Pieces Annual Quilt Show is back! Visit during the Bedford Central Library's regular hours July 10th - July 20th to view this display of beautiful quilts in...

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

The Peaks & Pieces Annual Quilt Show is back!

Line drawing of a person standing in a tai chi pose in front of a ying yang symbol.

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, July 12, 2024 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...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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.  

Registration is requested (email reminders will be sent to those who register) but drop-ins are welcome.

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. 

Watercolor image of the earth surrounded by honeycomb and bees.

Wonderful World of Bees

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest 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: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
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!

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!

Illustration of boba teas.

Teens Taste the World Adventure

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an around-the-world adventure through food at this special event! Teens and kids ages 11+ can make their own Boba or bubble tea to enjoy while snacking on popular tr...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an around-the-world adventure through food at this special event!

Last year's Best In Show Quilt.

27th Annual Peaks & Pieces Quilt Show

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Bedford Mezzanine at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

The Peaks & Pieces Annual Quilt Show is back! Visit during the Bedford Central Library's regular hours July 10th - July 20th to view this display of beautiful quilts in...

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

The Peaks & Pieces Annual Quilt Show is back!

Cartoon of story time

Saturday Story Time

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Saturday Story Time:

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for fun stories, songs, crafts and more!  For children ages 0-5.

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Saturday Story Time

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for fun stories, songs, crafts and more!  For children ages 0-5.

AI image of a pirate treasure and a gold skill inside a glass bottle with ships in the distance and treasure around it.

Sunken Treasure Sensory Bottle Craft

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Children and teens are invited to make sensory bottles filled with sunken pirate treasure as a part of the "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Summer Reading Program!

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Children and teens are invited to make sensory bottles filled with sunken pirate treasure as a part of the "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Summer Reading Program!

Illustration of a D&D Game

Teen RPG Club: Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 12-18)

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an epic adventure in the realm of Dungeons & Dragons on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Players will face dangerous foes, use their wits to solve perilous chal...

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

Join us for an epic adventure in the realm of Dungeons & Dragons on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Last year's Best In Show Quilt.

27th Annual Peaks & Pieces Quilt Show

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Bedford Mezzanine at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

The Peaks & Pieces Annual Quilt Show is back! Visit during the Bedford Central Library's regular hours July 10th - July 20th to view this display of beautiful quilts in...

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

The Peaks & Pieces Annual Quilt Show is back!

Collage of young children with books.

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

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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.

AI illustration of two children dressed in lab coats in the woods.

Everyone Can Be A Scientist

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center! They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have goin...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center!

They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have going on at the center that you can be a part of.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville 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: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML 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: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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.

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.

Collage of young children with books.

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

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
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 resourc...

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

AI illustration of two children dressed in lab coats in the woods.

Everyone Can Be A Scientist

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center! They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have goin...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center!

They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have going on at the center that you can be a part of.

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Stitchin' Chicks

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Stitchin’ Chicks:

Join us every Monday at 2:00pm (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

Stitchin’ Chicks

Join us every Monday at 2:00pm (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!

Last year's Best In Show Quilt.

27th Annual Peaks & Pieces Quilt Show

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Bedford Mezzanine at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

The Peaks & Pieces Annual Quilt Show is back! Visit during the Bedford Central Library's regular hours July 10th - July 20th to view this display of beautiful quilts in...

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

The Peaks & Pieces Annual Quilt Show is back!

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

Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central 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: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
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 Adventure Begins At Your Library!

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

Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest 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: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 image of a pirate ship popping out of waves in a book.

Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML 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: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
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 Adventure Begins At Your Library!

 

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

Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Story Time Room at Montvale 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: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Story Time Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
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 Adventure Begins At Your Library!