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CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

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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 MEMORIAL DAY.

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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 MEMORIAL DAY.

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, May 28, 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!

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, May 28, 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: 21
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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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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Wildcrafting

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Bring the beauty of nature into your home by turning it into a one of a kind piece of art!  Bedford County Parks and Rec will be here today to teach us how to paint and bui...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Bring the beauty of nature into your home by turning it into a one of a kind piece of art! 

Bedford County Parks and Rec will be here today to teach us how to paint and build things with plants and other organic materials.

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T(w)een Tuesday: Gaming

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

It’s time for gaming--electronic and board!  Challenge yourself or some friends at Big Island Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month.  Snacks will be available. For...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

It’s time for gaming--electronic and board!  Challenge yourself or some friends at Big Island Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month.  Snacks will be available.

For Grades 4-5

 

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T(w)een Craft Canvas Edition

Tuesday, May 28, 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...

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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

Fantasy World Map

Fantasy Map Making

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Embrace your creativity and create a Tolkien-inspired map of your very own fantasy world!

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

Embrace your creativity and create a Tolkien-inspired map of your very own fantasy world!

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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central 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: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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.

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Books 4 Fun

Wednesday, May 29, 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: 24
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!

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, May 29, 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.

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Wildcrafting

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Bring the beauty of nature into your home by turning it into a one of a kind piece of art!  Bedford County Parks and Rec will be here today to teach us how to paint and bui...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Bring the beauty of nature into your home by turning it into a one of a kind piece of art! 

Bedford County Parks and Rec will be here today to teach us how to paint and build things with plants and other organic materials.

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Books 4 Fun

Thursday, May 30, 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!

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Books 4 Fun

Thursday, May 30, 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!

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, May 30, 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.

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, May 30, 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.

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Fiber Club: Knitting, Crocheting, and More

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, or weave, or share your talents with others? Then you're invited to join our New Fiber Club!  Meetings will be held on the Last Thurs...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, or weave, or share your talents with others? Then you're invited to join our New Fiber Club!  Meetings will be held on the Last Thursday of each month.

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LEGO® Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Lego® Club:

Kids from 5 and up come and join us as we play with LEGOS®. Take on the challenge of the month or just use your imagination to build whatever you want with our LEGOS® or DUPLOS®.

Event Details:

Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

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Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Lego® Club

Kids from 5 and up come and join us as we play with LEGOS®. Take on the challenge of the month or just use your imagination to build whatever you want with our LEGOS® or DUPLOS®.

Event Details:

Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Chess Pieces on Books

Chess Club

Thursday, May 30, 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)!

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Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, May 31, 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...

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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. 

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Friday Breakfast Book Club

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bedford Peaks Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friday Breakfast Book Club meets on the last Friday of every month to discuss a different book.  This month's selection is Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan.  ...

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Peaks Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Friday Breakfast Book Club meets on the last Friday of every month to discuss a different book.  This month's selection is 

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Road Trip Adventure

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Using a map, take a road trip through the library to find roadside attractions.   When you are finished with the scavenger hunt, turn in your answer key and provide a ...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Using a map, take a road trip through the library to find roadside attractions.  

Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering written over a picture of a spinning needle and wool

Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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. A morning for knitters, crocheters, spinners...

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Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.