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4th Friday: Family Fun & Games

Friday, May 23, 2025 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.  

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.  

Virginia Corvette Club Membership Meeting

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Membership meeting open to the public

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

Membership meeting open to the public

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Community Art Supply Swap: A Color Our World Summer Reading Program Event

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
:

Join the Stewartsville community for an art supply swap to kick off our Summer Reading Program, Color Our World! 

Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the Stewartsville community for an art supply swap to kick off our Summer Reading Program, Color Our World! 

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Friends of the Moneta/SML Library Spring Book Sale

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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.  

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Teen Creative Writing Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
:

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 Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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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Friends of the Bedford Library Caregiver Kit Information Session

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
:

The Friends of the Bedford Library are pleased to announce the addition of Caregiver Kits to the collection at the Bedford Central Library.

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

The Friends of the Bedford Library are pleased to announce the addition of Caregiver Kits to the collection at the Bedford Central Library.

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Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11)

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids
:

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

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

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

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

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids
:

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

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL 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 IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY.

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

ALL BPLS LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY.

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared towards engaging and entertaining your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared towards engaging and entertaining your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 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 pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

 

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

 

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

 

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

 

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Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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!

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Teen Art Night: Neurographic Art Edition

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens and Tweens are invited to join us this summer for Teen Art Night! Participants are encouraged to bring in craft or art projects they are working on or would like to show off.

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens are invited to join us this summer for Teen Art Night! Participants are encouraged to bring in craft or art projects they are working on or would like to show off.

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Stewartsville Support System - A Support Group for Parents of Children with Mental Health Diagnoses

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

On the 4th Tuesday of every month, the Stewartsville Library will be hosting a new support group for parents of children with mental health diagnoses.

Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

On the 4th Tuesday of every month, the Stewartsville Library will be hosting a new support group for parents of children with mental health diagnoses.

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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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.

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Books 4 Fun

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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 pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

 

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

 

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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.

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Books 4 Fun

Thursday, May 29, 2025 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 pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

 

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

 

Color Our World Logo

Books 4 Fun

Thursday, May 29, 2025 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 pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

 

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child. 

Our theme for this session is Color Our World!

 

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Read to a Dog

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids
:

Come meet a new furry friend at the library!  

Maisie, a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, and a certified Therapy dog (Therapy Dogs International), will be here this morning to listen as you practice reading out loud.

 

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come meet a new furry friend at the library!  

Maisie, a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, and a certified Therapy dog (Therapy Dogs International), will be here this morning to listen as you practice reading out loud.

 

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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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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Crafternoon: Rock Painting

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
:

Come help us kick off our Summer Reading Program and paint a rock to help us decorate the outside of our library for this year's theme "Color Our World" so we can make our library as colorful as possible!

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come help us kick off our Summer Reading Program and paint a rock to help us decorate the outside of our library for this year's theme "Color Our World" so we can make our library as colorful as possible!

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading

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.