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Chess Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Young Adult 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)!

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)!

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, May 16, 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. 

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Friends of the Forest Library Spring Book Sale

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Adults
:

Come support the Forest Library with your purchase of previously owned children’s books, juvenile fiction, mysteries, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, Puzzles, and more!

 

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Come support the Forest Library with your purchase of previously owned children’s books, juvenile fiction, mysteries, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, Puzzles, and more!

 

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Friends of the Forest Library Spring Book Sale ($5 Bag Sale)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Adults
:

Come support the Forest Library with your purchase of previously owned children’s books, juvenile fiction, mysteries, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, Puzzles, and more!

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Come support the Forest Library with your purchase of previously owned children’s books, juvenile fiction, mysteries, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, Puzzles, and more!

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Is Beekeeping For You?

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, Gardening, Workshop
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Adults
:

Heritage Honey Bee Education

Join us for this interactive program where we learn all about Honey Bees!  

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, Gardening, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Heritage Honey Bee Education

Join us for this interactive program where we learn all about Honey Bees!  

This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group.

5 Cent Book Sale

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Adults
:

Come for this one-day event where all adult, young adult, and children's books* in Stewartsville's book sale can be purchased for 5 cents a piece. 

*All other items will remain their normal price

Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Come for this one-day event where all adult, young adult, and children's books* in Stewartsville's book sale can be purchased for 5 cents a piece. 

*All other items will remain their normal price

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

Friends Board Game Cafe

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
:

FUN & GAMES!!

The Friends of the Bedford Public Library invite you to join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month for a fun afternoon playing board and tabletop games.  

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

FUN & GAMES!!

The Friends of the Bedford Public Library invite you to join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month for a fun afternoon playing board and tabletop games.  

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

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

Monday, May 19, 2025 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 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.

This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, May 19, 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.

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

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

Monday, May 19, 2025 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 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.

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

Read to a Dog

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bedford Story Time Area at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids
:

Come meet a new furry friend at the library!  

Maisie, a certified Therapy dog (Therapy Dogs International), will be here this afternoon to listen as you practice reading out loud.

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Story Time Area
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife
Event Details:

Come meet a new furry friend at the library!  

Maisie, a certified Therapy dog (Therapy Dogs International), will be here this afternoon to listen as you practice reading out loud.

This event is in the "Big Island Library" group.

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us at the Big Island Library to read the book of the month and share insights and stories.  The book club is held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. 

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

Join us at the Big Island Library to read the book of the month and share insights and stories.  The book club is held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. 

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with us!

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with us!

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Adult Creative Writing Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Forest Study Room B (by reservation) 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?

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Study Room B (by reservation)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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?

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, May 21, 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.

This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, May 21, 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. ...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times

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.

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale 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.

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Big Island Library" group.

Building Club: Grocery Edition

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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 the challenge of the month.

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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 the challenge of the month.

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

African American Music with Professor E. Daryl Duff

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Join us as we welcome esteemed vocalist, Professor E. Daryl Duff, to present on the history, development, and impact of the Black Church and African American Music.

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome esteemed vocalist, Professor E. Daryl Duff, to present on the history, development, and impact of the Black Church and African American Music.

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Young Adult 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)!

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)!

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, May 23, 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. 

This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group.

Friends of the Moneta/SML Library Spring Book Sale

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
:

Come shop at the Friends of the Moneta/SML Library Spring Book Sale!  Get ready for summer with lots of goodies to entertain your families and guests all season long and beyond.  

Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Come shop at the Friends of the Moneta/SML Library Spring Book Sale!  Get ready for summer with lots of goodies to entertain your families and guests all season long and beyond.  

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Music and Movement with Miss Casey

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids
:

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. 

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.