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Teens in the Kitchen!: Brunch Edition

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

If you’re a teen who enjoys cooking or simply likes trying new foods, this program is for you!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re a teen who enjoys cooking or simply likes trying new foods, this program is for you!

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, June 18, 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.

Fantasy painting. Square bright teal and purple swirling background with sparkles. An open book with a dragon laying across the pages. Dungeons and dragons dice with clearly legible numbers on them. Glowing gold words at the top that read Adventures with Dungeons & Dragons in a fantasy style script.

Adventures with Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, June 18, 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.

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Adult Creative Writing Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Feeling stuck in your writing journey? Need to set aside some dedicated writing time outside of your routine? Want a casual and comfortable environment to work on your project?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feeling stuck in your writing journey? Need to set aside some dedicated writing time outside of your routine? Want a casual and comfortable environment to work on your project?

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Teen Art Night: Carboard Loom Dinosaur Pillows

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Teens age 12 and up are invited to join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for Teen Art Night. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens age 12 and up are invited to join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for Teen Art Night. 

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Chess Club

Thursday, June 18, 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)! 

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.

Side by side 3d pixar style illustration square panels featuring in the first panel a clear plastic bin with sand and small hidden fossils and kid friendly excavation tools, in the second panel is the garden in the reference photo with dinosaur eggs hidden in it, and in the last photo are a young red haired girl and a young Asian boy coloring dinosaur themed coloring pages the background should be blurred bookshelves with colorful books on the shelves.

Dino Day at the Bower Center and the Bedford Central Library

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Stomp, search, and discover at Dino Day!

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

Stomp, search, and discover at Dino Day!

Square 3D movie image of a fantasy book open with a Forest of Trees and a cave with a dragon coming up from the pages. There should be a set of bright, colorful D&D dice. In fantasy styled text above there should be the words TEEN RPG CLUB. The background should be a swirl gradient of blues and purples.

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

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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Dinosaur Cross Stitch for Teens and Adults

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a dinosaur using a simple counted cross-stitch pattern. 

Using two colors of thread, participants will make and take home a 4-inch dinosaur craft. All supplies will be provided, and basic instructions will be available. 

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

Create a dinosaur using a simple counted cross-stitch pattern. 

Using two colors of thread, participants will make and take home a 4-inch dinosaur craft. All supplies will be provided, and basic instructions will be available. 

Square 3D movie image of a fantasy book open with a Forest of Trees and a cave with a dragon coming up from the pages. There should be a set of bright, colorful D&D dice. In fantasy styled text above there should be the words TEEN RPG CLUB. The background should be a swirl gradient of blues and purples.

Teen RPG Club: Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 12-18) Session 2

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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Mizfit Cosplayers of VA

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the Mizfit Cosplayers of VA as they meet once a month to work on cosplays, teach or learn skills, and discuss upcoming cosplay events. 

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

Join the Mizfit Cosplayers of VA as they meet once a month to work on cosplays, teach or learn skills, and discuss upcoming cosplay events. 

Cute illustration of two babies holding books with the words Rock-A-Bye Reader above them.

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

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies with rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.  This session is for children from birth up to 21 months old.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies with rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.  This session is for children from birth up to 21 months old.

Cute illustration of two babies holding books with the words Rock-A-Bye Reader above them.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, June 22, 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.

Cute illustration of two babies holding books with the words Rock-A-Bye Reader above them.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, June 22, 2026 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 infants and toddlers ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources. ...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
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.

Cute illustration of two babies holding books with the words Rock-A-Bye Reader above them.

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

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for toddlers ages 21 months to 3 years old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for toddlers ages 21 months to 3 years old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Collage of photos: Yarn and Knitting Needles, Person Coloring Flowers, and the words New Chapter Typed of a Typewriter

Creative Expressions

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all creative types! The Big Island Writers Group is evolving our lovely club to include makers and crafters of all sorts to further inspire our friendly discussions.

Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Calling all creative types! The Big Island Writers Group is evolving our lovely club to include makers and crafters of all sorts to further inspire our friendly discussions.

Side by side images of a harpsichord and a harp overlaid on sheet music.

Doves & Dragons: Harps and Harpsichord Music

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Forest Main Library Area at Forest Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Join us as we relax and listen to harp and harpsichord music performed by local husband and wife duo...Doves & Dragons! 

No registration is required.

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Main Library Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us as we relax and listen to harp and harpsichord music performed by local husband and wife duo...Doves & Dragons! 

No registration is required.

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Books 4 Fun

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool

Books 4 Fun is our preschool story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared towards engaging and entertaining your child. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our preschool story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared towards engaging and entertaining your child. 

Ai illustration of two dinosaurs reading books.

Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool

Books 4 Fun is our preschool story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared towards engaging and entertaining your child. 

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

Books 4 Fun is our preschool story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared towards engaging and entertaining your child. 

Ai illustration of two dinosaurs reading books.

Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool

Books 4 Fun is our preschool story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared towards engaging and entertaining your child. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our preschool story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared towards engaging and entertaining your child. 

Ai illustration of two dinosaurs reading books.

Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool

Books 4 Fun is our preschool story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared towards engaging and entertaining your child. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our preschool story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared towards engaging and entertaining your child. 

Cute AI pixar style illustration of two young dinosaur characters playing chess in a library.

Stewartsville Chess Club

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Chess Adventures: Millions of Moves in the Making.

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

Chess Adventures: Millions of Moves in the Making.

Cute square 3d pixar style illustration of a Dinosaur Terrarium craft made using a mason jar. The top has artificial moss and a small toy dinosaur glued to it. Inside is a small layer of sand, another small plastic dinosaur, small rocks, small glass pebbles, and more artificial foliage. The jar should be set on a table and the background should be a blurred prehistoric jungle.

Build a Dino Discovery Terrarium

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Dino-sized fun in a jar!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dino-sized fun in a jar!