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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, June 17, 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, June 17, 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, June 17, 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.

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Stitchin' Chicks

Monday, June 17, 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!

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Story Time Area 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 Story Time Area
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!

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, June 18, 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!

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, June 18, 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!

 

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, June 18, 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!

 

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Summer Chess Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Go on an adventure into the world of Chess! Join us as we learn how to play one of the world's most popular games.  Already know how to play?  Come and practice your s...

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

Go on an adventure into the world of Chess!

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Adult Book Club

Tuesday, June 18, 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. 

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Read to a Dog

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bedford Story Time Area at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids
Event Details:

Come meet a new furry friend at the library!   Maisie, a certified Therapy dog (Therapy Dogs International), will be here this afternoon to listen as you practice read...

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Story Time Area
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife
Event Details:

Come meet a new furry friend at the library!  

Maisie, a certified Therapy dog (Therapy Dogs International), will be here this afternoon to listen as you practice reading out loud.

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T(w)een Crafts Fidget Toy Edition

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens are invited to join us this summer for Adventures in Arts and Crafts!  Each month there will be a different project.  Participants are encouraged to brin...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens are invited to join us this summer for Adventures in Arts and Crafts!  Each month there will be a different project.  Participants are encouraged to bring in craft or art projects they are working on or would like to sho

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DIY Walking Sticks

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Stewartsville Outside at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Children and teens are invited to design their own walking stick that is perfect for exploring! All materials (including sticks) will be provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Outside
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children and teens are invited to design their own walking stick that is perfect for exploring!

All materials (including sticks) will be provided. 

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Friends Board Game Cafe

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bedford Peaks Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

FUN & GAMES!! The Friends of the Bedford Library have a BOARD GAME CAFE!! Join us for an evening of fun playing board and tabletop games. Play our games or bring you...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Peaks Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

FUN & GAMES!!

The Friends of the Bedford Library have a BOARD GAME CAFE!! Join us for an evening of fun playing board and tabletop games.

CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

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 JUNETEENTH.

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 JUNETEENTH.

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Books 4 Fun

Thursday, June 20, 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 image of a pirate ship popping out of waves in a book.

Books 4 Fun

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville 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: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
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!

Jack and the beanstalk illustration with a unicorn and a cropped photo of Steve Somers the performer.

Once Upon a Time Magic Show

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Main Library Area at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Performances, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Using magic tricks, a silly puppet, drama, music, books, and a variety of stories performer Steve Somers will bring the world of classic fairytales to life!

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Main Library Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Performances, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Using magic tricks, a silly puppet, drama, music, books, and a variety of stories performer Steve Somers will bring the world of classic fairytales to life!

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Story Time Room at Montvale 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: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Story Time 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.

Treasure Planet Movie Poster

Family Movie Day: Treasure Planet

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

COMING SOON TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU! You're invited to go on an adventure through the stars...join us for a special Summer Reading movie presentation of Disney's Treasure Planet f...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

COMING SOON TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU!

Jack and the beanstalk illustration with a unicorn and a cropped photo of Steve Somers the performer.

Once Upon a Time Magic Show

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bedford Main Library Area at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Performances, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Using magic tricks, a silly puppet, drama, music, books, and a variety of stories performer Steve Somers will bring the world of classic fairytales to life!

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Main Library Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Performances, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

Using magic tricks, a silly puppet, drama, music, books, and a variety of stories performer Steve Somers will bring the world of classic fairytales to life!

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, June 20, 2024 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.

Woman in a defensive pose with the words defend yourself in silver lettering.

Women's Self Defense Seminar Presented By Warrior Success Academy

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Health and Wellness, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Warrior Success Academy will be teaching basic fundamentals of self-defense including knowledge, combatives, defensive tactics, crime prevention, and dynamic responses to common st...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health and Wellness, Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Warrior Success Academy will be teaching basic fundamentals of self-defense including knowledge, combatives, defensive tactics, crime prevention, and dynamic responses to common street attacks. This is open for ladies ages 14 and up.

Chess Pieces on Books

Chess Club

Thursday, June 20, 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)!