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Saturday Matinee

Saturday, November 1, 2025 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. 

This month's film is TBA.

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

Monday, November 3, 2025 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, November 3, 2025 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, November 3, 2025 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 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.

CLOSED FOR ELECTION DAY

All Day
Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS EXCEPT FOR OUR BEDFORD LOCATION WILL BE CLOSED TODAY FOR ELECTION DAY.

Closing
Branches:
Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library
Description:

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS EXCEPT FOR OUR BEDFORD LOCATION WILL BE CLOSED TODAY FOR ELECTION DAY.

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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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, November 5, 2025 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, November 6, 2025 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.

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Computer 101 Class

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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: TBA

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

This month's topic: TBA

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Adult Book Club

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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's theme: Read a Book about Family! No registration is necessary, new members are a...

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.

This month's theme: Read a Book about Family!

No registration is necessary, new members are always welcome!

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Thursday Theatre

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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 TBA. Plot: TBA Rated: TBA Run Time: TBA Sponsored by the Friend...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 TBA.

Plot: TBA

Rated: TBA

Run Time: TBA

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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.

Chess Pieces on Books

Chess Club

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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, November 7, 2025 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...

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

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, November 7, 2025 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: 6

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

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an epic adventure in the realm of Dungeons & Dragons on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Players will face dangerous foes, use their wits to solve perilous chal...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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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Rock-A-Bye Reader (0-21 Months)

Monday, November 10, 2025 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, November 10, 2025 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, November 10, 2025 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 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.

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Friends of the Forest Library Book Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Forest Library Book Club meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 1:00 PM. Join us to read and discuss our Book of the Month!  This month's selection - TBD...

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

The Friends of the Forest Library Book Club meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 1:00 PM. Join us to read and discuss our Book of the Month! 

This month's selection - TBD

 

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Literary Lakers Book Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join us today for the meeting of the Literary Lakers Book Club at the Moneta/SML Library! We will meet in the community room each month on the Second Monday. We will rea...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come join us today for the meeting of the Literary Lakers Book Club at the Moneta/SML Library!

We will meet in the community room each month on the Second Monday.

CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY

All Day
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Central Library, Big Island Library, Forest Library, Moneta/SML Library, Montvale Library, Stewartsville Library
Description:

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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, November 12, 2025 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.