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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, April 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.

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Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 22, 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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ESL for Everyone

Wednesday, April 22, 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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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, April 23, 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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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, April 23, 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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Building Club: Flower Challenge

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us at the Big Island Library for Building Club! Use our assortment of building materials, including LEGO® bricks, wooden blocks, and K’nex connectors, to construct what your imagination sees, OR accept this month's challenge.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library for Building Club! Use our assortment of building materials, including LEGO® bricks, wooden blocks, and K’nex connectors, to construct what your imagination sees, OR accept this month's challenge.

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Teens in the Kitchen!

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Food/Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Teens in the Kitchen:

If you are a teen who likes to cook (or just likes to eat and try new foods), then this is the program for you! At each program, participants will learn new cooking techniques...

What's On The  Menu This Month...

  • Main: Homemade Chicken Nuggets
  • Side: Hashbrown Potato Casserole 
  • Dessert: Rhubarb Custard Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food/Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens in the Kitchen

If you are a teen who likes to cook (or just likes to eat and try new foods), then this is the program for you! 

At each program, participants will learn new cooking techniques and follow recipes to create delicious dishes to taste.   

Then they can take home the recipes so they can use the skills they learned to recreate them for their friends and family.  

What's On The  Menu This Month...

  • Main: Homemade Chicken Nuggets
  • Side: Hashbrown Potato Casserole 
  • Dessert: Rhubarb Custard Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Library Board Community Book Project discussion

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bedford Tharp Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Thank you for participating in our Bedford County Library Community Book Project!    

We will be displaying these books for 2 weeks in each of our library branches, starting with Bedford, Forest and Moneta.  

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

Thank you for participating in our Bedford County Library Community Book Project!    

We will be displaying these books for 2 weeks in each of our library branches, starting with Bedford, Forest and Moneta.  

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Adventures with Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 23, 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, April 23, 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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Chess Club

Thursday, April 23, 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, April 24, 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, April 24, 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, April 24, 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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Afternoon Tea

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Food/Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Treat yourself to an afternoon of tea, snacks, and literary conversation. This program is for ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend - please provide your email address. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food/Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Treat yourself to an afternoon of tea, snacks, and literary conversation. This program is for ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend - please provide your email address. 

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4th Friday: Family Fun & Games

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Bring the whole family and join us for some fun with board games!

Checkers, Bedford Monopoly, or Headbanz.  Other games, Jenga, Tic-tac-toe, and card games will also be available.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and join us for some fun with board games!

Checkers, Bedford Monopoly, or Headbanz.  Other games, Jenga, Tic-tac-toe, and card games will also be available.  

Chinese Cultural Event hosted by One in Christ Church

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Dr. Ying Liu, Professor of Microbiology at Liberty University, is a first generation American. He will be giving a presentation on Chinese cultures and traditions for any adults in...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Dr. Ying Liu, Professor of Microbiology at Liberty University, is a first generation American. He will be giving a presentation on Chinese cultures and traditions for any adults interested.

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Upcycle Play - Fun with Cardboard

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids

All children are creative.

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

All children are creative.

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Family Movie Morning - Matilda

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Family - All Ages

Join the Stewartsville Library for the conclusion of National Library Week with a special screening of Roald Dahl's Matilda! Seats and snacks are limited, so please register to save your seat!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Stewartsville Library for the conclusion of National Library Week with a special screening of Roald Dahl's Matilda! Seats and snacks are limited, so please register to save your seat!

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Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11)

Saturday, April 25, 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!

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Saturday Matinee presents Roofman

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

COMING SOON TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU!
Join us at the Moneta/SML Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon movie screening for adults and teens. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

COMING SOON TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU!
Join us at the Moneta/SML Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon movie screening for adults and teens. 

Square 3D movie image of an 11 year old girl with red hair dressed as a D&D Ranger and a 10 year old Asian boy dressed as a D&D wizard throwing D&D dice inside the pages of an open book with a friendly looking dragon looking on in the background. The words Youth Role Playing Club are written above. The background should be in shades of yellow, orange, and red.

Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11) (Second Session)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Forest Study Room B (by reservation) 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 Study Room B (by reservation)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Monday, April 27, 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.

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

Monday, April 27, 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.