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Gingerbread House Decorating

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Join us as we build and decorate Gingerbread Houses! Kids under 12 must come with an adult. Please register only the kids. All supplies will be provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us as we build and decorate Gingerbread Houses! Kids under 12 must come with an adult. Please register only the kids. All supplies will be provided. 

Cute AI cartoon of Santa sitting in a cozy, small public library listening to the Christmas lists of a young girl and boy.

Saturday with Santa

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Come join us for a visit with Santa before he jets off with his Reindeer for Christmas!  Snacks and crafts will be provided.

Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us for a visit with Santa before he jets off with his Reindeer for Christmas! 

Snacks and crafts will be provided.

Disney style AI animation of a seven-year-old boy and girl practicing martial arts inside a book. The lighting is bright and the color scheme is mostly blue and purple. The book is open and the pages are glowing with a soft light. The children are wearing white martial arts uniforms with white belts. Both children are in a defensive pose.

Warrior Success Academy Kids Workshop (Ages 6-9)

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children ages 6 to 9 are invited to join us for an introductory workshop focused on conflict avoidance, confidence building, bully prevention, and self-defense techniques presented...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Children ages 6 to 9 are invited to join us for an introductory workshop focused on conflict avoidance, confidence building, bully prevention, and self-defense techniques presented by Cliff Eli Abercrombie, Master Instructor at Warr

Watercolor illustration of a 12-year-old boy and girl practicing martial arts inside a book. The lighting is bright and the colors are vibrant, with a focus on the blue and green hues. AI generated.

Warrior Success Academy Kids Workshop (Ages 10-12)

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children ages 10 to 12 are invited to join us for an introductory workshop focused on conflict avoidance, confidence building, bully prevention, and self-defense techniques present...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Children ages 10 to 12 are invited to join us for an introductory workshop focused on conflict avoidance, confidence building, bully prevention, and self-defense techniques presented by Cliff Eli Abercrombie, Master Instructor at Wa

Holiday BINGO card

Holiday BINGO!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Baubles, Bows, and BINGO! B-4 you end the year, join us for some holiday cheer at our Holiday BINGO Party open to players of all ages! Prizes wrapped with care will be given ...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Baubles, Bows, and BINGO!

B-4 you end the year, join us for some holiday cheer at our Holiday BINGO Party open to players of all ages!

Collage of young children with books.

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

Monday, December 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

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

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

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 THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

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

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

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 THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

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

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

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 THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

Line drawing of a person standing in a tai chi pose in front of a ying yang symbol.

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, December 27, 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. 

The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

Friday Breakfast Book Club

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bedford Peaks Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friday Breakfast Book Club meets on the last Friday of every month to discuss a different book.  This month's selection is The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins.

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 to discuss a different book.  This month's selection is

AI illustration of a group of preschoolers singing in a library.

Music and Movement with Miss Casey

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn with your little one in this interactive music and movement class. Each lesson will include dancing, singing, instrument exploration, and more! Registration is required ...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn with your little one in this interactive music and movement class. Each lesson will include dancing, singing, instrument exploration, and more!

Registration is required

For ages 0-3. 

Disney style AI animation of a seven-year-old boy and girl practicing martial arts inside a book. The lighting is bright and the color scheme is mostly blue and purple. The book is open and the pages are glowing with a soft light. The children are wearing white martial arts uniforms with white belts. Both children are in a defensive pose.

Warrior Success Academy Kids Workshop (Ages 6-9)

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children ages 6 to 9 are invited to join us for an introductory workshop focused on conflict avoidance, confidence building, bully prevention, and self-defense techniques presented...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Children ages 6 to 9 are invited to join us for an introductory workshop focused on conflict avoidance, confidence building, bully prevention, and self-defense techniques presented by Cliff Eli Abercrombie, Master Instructor at Warr

Wonka DVD

Morning Matinee: Wonka

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for breakfast and a movie this morning!  We will be showing the film Wonka starring Timothee Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for breakfast and a movie this morning!  We will be showing the film Wonka starring Timothee Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia

Watercolor illustration of a 12-year-old boy and girl practicing martial arts inside a book. The lighting is bright and the colors are vibrant, with a focus on the blue and green hues. AI generated.

Warrior Success Academy Kids Workshop (Ages 10-12)

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Children ages 10 to 12 are invited to join us for an introductory workshop focused on conflict avoidance, confidence building, bully prevention, and self-defense techniques present...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Children ages 10 to 12 are invited to join us for an introductory workshop focused on conflict avoidance, confidence building, bully prevention, and self-defense techniques presented by Cliff Eli Abercrombie, Master Instructor at Wa

AI illustration of a group of kids playing dungeons and dragons in a forest around a table and a book

Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11)

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds! Each 90-minute session is designed to be fun, challenging, and independent of the session that came before. All y...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

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

80 For Brady DVD

Saturday Matinee presents 80 for Brady

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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. This month we will be showing 80 For...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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. 

Collage of young children with books.

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

Monday, December 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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.

CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY

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

All BPLS locations will be closed today for New Year's 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 today for New Year's Day.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, January 2, 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.