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Books 4 Fun

Wednesday, June 24, 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. 

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Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Come join us for our interactive story time for children ages 2 to 3 years old - Toddler Time!  This story time will feature books, movement songs, scarves, parachutes, crafts, and musical instruments.

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

Come join us for our interactive story time for children ages 2 to 3 years old - Toddler Time!  This story time will feature books, movement songs, scarves, parachutes, crafts, and musical instruments.

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Invent the Summer STEM Challenge

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids

Invent the Summer is a non-profit organization that helps to inspire the next generation of engineers.  It is a STEM and engineering program for kids 12 and under with weekly challenges to participate in throughout the summer.  At the li

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Invent the Summer is a non-profit organization that helps to inspire the next generation of engineers.  It is a STEM and engineering program for kids 12 and under with weekly challenges to participate in throughout the summer.  At the li

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ESL for Everyone

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Would you like to learn, improve, or practice your English? ESL teacher Barbara Stevenson can help you. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level. Come and meet other people and make new friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to learn, improve, or practice your English? ESL teacher Barbara Stevenson can help you. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level. Come and meet other people and make new friends.

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Mindful Me with the 4H

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids

Building calm, confidence, and healthy habits.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Building calm, confidence, and healthy habits.

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Mindful Me with the 4H

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids

Building calm, confidence, and healthy habits.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Building calm, confidence, and healthy habits.

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Road Scholar Lecture: In Search of Amelia Earhart — The Expedition to Nikumaroro

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In 1937, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart vanished while attempting to fly around the world with navigator Fred Noonan, sparking one of aviation’s greatest and most enduring mysteries. Nearly a century later, archaeologist Dr.

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

In 1937, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart vanished while attempting to fly around the world with navigator Fred Noonan, sparking one of aviation’s greatest and most enduring mysteries. Nearly a century later, archaeologist Dr.

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Books 4 Fun

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island 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: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
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. 

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Books 4 Fun

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville 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: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville 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. 

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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Community 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. ...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale 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.

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Create Your Own Cave Drawing

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Make your mark… the prehistoric way!

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

Make your mark… the prehistoric way!

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LEGO® Dinosaur Contest

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids

Come get creative and build a dinosaur creation of your choice out of LEGOs®! 

Drop in anytime between 1:00pm and 3:00pm to be entered into the contest and be eligible for a special prize for the winners of each age group.

Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come get creative and build a dinosaur creation of your choice out of LEGOs®! 

Drop in anytime between 1:00pm and 3:00pm to be entered into the contest and be eligible for a special prize for the winners of each age group.

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Digging up the Past: Fossil Expedition!

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join us today for a STEM event to uncover the fossilized remains of prehistoric creatures. 

All participants will be able to keep whatever they find.

Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

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

Join us today for a STEM event to uncover the fossilized remains of prehistoric creatures. 

All participants will be able to keep whatever they find.

Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, June 25, 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.

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Fiber Club: Knitting and Crocheting

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, or share your talents with others?

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

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, or share your talents with others?

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LEGO® Club

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
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®.

Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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®.

Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

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Adventures with Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, June 25, 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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Chess Club

Thursday, June 25, 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)! 

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Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, June 26, 2026 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...

Registration is not required unless you wish to receive an email event reminder.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

Registration is not required unless you wish to receive an email event reminder.

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Friday Breakfast Book Club

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bedford Peaks Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

The Friday Breakfast Book Club meets on the last Friday of every month (except on holidays) to discuss a different book.  

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 (except on holidays) to discuss a different book.  

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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Friday, June 26, 2026 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. ...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville 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.

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Teen Movie Night presents The Mummy

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a teen movie night at the Forest Library! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a teen movie night at the Forest Library! 

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Dinosaur Tea-Rex Party

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stewartsville Children's Area at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food/Cooking, Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids

You are cordially invited to the Stewartsville Library's Dinosaur Tea-Rex Party!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food/Cooking, Games, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to the Stewartsville Library's Dinosaur Tea-Rex Party!

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Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11)

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

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

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!