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CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

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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 FOR THANKSGIVING.

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 FOR THANKSGIVING.

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Snacks with Santa

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Sales, Community Events
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Santa will once again be at the Montvale Library, so start the holiday season off right with a visit to see him! After visiting Santa the kids will be able to decorate cookies a...

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Sales, Community Events
Event Details:

Santa will once again be at the Montvale Library, so start the holiday season off right with a visit to see him!

Collage of young children with books.

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

Monday, December 2, 2024 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, December 2, 2024 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 (21 Months - 3 Years Old)

Monday, December 2, 2024 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 children ages 21 months to 3 years old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resou...

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 children 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

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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!

Bedford Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Purpose of Meeting

monthly meeting

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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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, December 4, 2024 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, December 5, 2024 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.

Illustration of a laptop with an orange folder and a magnifying glass on the screen.

Computer 101 Class: Where's My Stuff Edition

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the 1st Thursday of each month as we explore different technology topics.   This month's topic: Where's My Stuff This class will discuss basic file/folde...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us on the 1st Thursday of each month as we explore different technology topics.  

This month's topic: Where's My Stuff

Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah

Adult Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book Club meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 2 PM at the Montvale Library. This month the book we will be discussing is Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah. No registra...

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

Book Club meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 2 PM at the Montvale Library.

The Grinch poster

Thursday Theatre presents The Grinch (2018)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Kids
Event Details:

Join us in the fun as we watch a movie on the big screen at Big Island Library. This month's movie is The Grinch (2018) featuring the voices of Benedict Cumberbatch, Cathy Cavad...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us in the fun as we watch a movie on the big screen at Big Island Library.

Confessions Of A Colorholic at Montvale default image showing blank coloring page and colored pencils

Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 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 ...

Event Details:

Confessions of a Colorholic is from 3 to 4 PM only on the 1st Thursday of the month.

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.

Event Details:

Confessions of a Colorholic is from 3 to 4 PM only on the 1st Thursday of the month.

Woman practicing self defense with the words Self Defense.

"7 Keys to Personal Protection" Presented by Warrior Success Academy

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Warrior Success Academy is back to teach us the fundamentals of self-defense including knowledge, combatives, defensive tactics, crime prevention, and dynamic responses to common s...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Warrior Success Academy is back to teach us the fundamentals of self-defense including knowledge, combatives, defensive tactics, crime prevention, and dynamic responses to common street attacks.

Chess Pieces on Books

Chess Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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, December 6, 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.  

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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Tween-Teen Night

Friday, December 6, 2024 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...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

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Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering

Saturday, December 7, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Game Board

Tabletop Gaming

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Teens, Adults
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!  ...

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! 

White Christmas DVD

Saturday Matinee presents White Christmas

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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...

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. 

Collage of young children with books.

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

Monday, December 9, 2024 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, December 9, 2024 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 (21 Months - 3 Years Old)

Monday, December 9, 2024 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 children ages 21 months to 3 years old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resou...

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 children ages 21 months to 3 years old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.