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AI generated sidewalk chalk drawing of Curious George.

Sidewalk Chalk Contest

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bedford Outside at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
:

Join us outside for our first week of Summer Reading Program to "Color Our World" with sidewalk chalk!  Come show off your artistic skills at our chalk contest.  Each participant will be assigned a square.  

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Outside
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us outside for our first week of Summer Reading Program to "Color Our World" with sidewalk chalk!  Come show off your artistic skills at our chalk contest.  Each participant will be assigned a square.  

Balls of yarn in a bowl and hand crotcheting

Fiber Club: Knitting and Crocheting.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, or share your talents with others?

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

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, or share your talents with others?

Lego® bear and fox in a library

LEGO® Club

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Lego® Club:

Kids from 5 and up come and join us as we play with LEGOS®. Take on the challenge of the month or just use your imagination to build whatever you want with our LEGOS® or DUPLOS®.

Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

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

Lego® Club

Kids from 5 and up come and join us as we play with LEGOS®. Take on the challenge of the month or just use your imagination to build whatever you want with our LEGOS® or DUPLOS®.

Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Illustration of a cute blue dragon holding a D&D book, ai generated

Adventures with Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Bedford STEM Lab at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
:

Children and teens ages 10 and up are invited to join us every other Thursday evening as we go on an epic Dungeons and Dragons Adventure!  Both new and experienced players are welcome.

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford STEM Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Children and teens ages 10 and up are invited to join us every other Thursday evening as we go on an epic Dungeons and Dragons Adventure!  Both new and experienced players are welcome.

Chess Pieces on Books

Chess Club

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Young Adult Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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)!

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

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, May 30, 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. 

THE SILENT PATIENT by Alex Michaelides

Friday Breakfast Book Club

Friday, May 30, 2025 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 to discuss a different book.  This month's selection is

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 High resolution photo of a squeegee covered in paint.

Aha, Art! Squeegee Painting, 2-6 yrs

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Preschool
:

"Color Our World" this summer with Aha, Art! Squeegee Painting. 

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

"Color Our World" this summer with Aha, Art! Squeegee Painting. 

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

Music and Movement with Miss Casey

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Music, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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. 

High resolution photo of a squeegee covered in paint. AI

Aha, Art! Squeegee Painting, 7-12 yrs

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids
:

"Color Our World" this summer with Aha, Art! Squeegee Painting. 

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

"Color Our World" this summer with Aha, Art! Squeegee Painting. 

Tie dye fabric

Pop Culture Tie Dye

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
:

Add a pop of color to your collection with our Pop Culture Tie-Dye! Are you feeling Wicked? Need a reminder that you are Kenough? Or are you just a Very Hungry Caterpillar?

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Add a pop of color to your collection with our Pop Culture Tie-Dye! Are you feeling Wicked? Need a reminder that you are Kenough? Or are you just a Very Hungry Caterpillar?

Big Eyes dvd

Saturday Matinee presents Big Eyes

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, 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. 

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading
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, June 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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, June 2, 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.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville 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: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville 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.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Big Island Community Room at Big Island 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: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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, June 2, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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.

Color Our World logo

Books 4 Fun

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale 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: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale 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!

 

Color Our World Logo with Palette

Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, June 3, 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!

Color our World Logo

Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, June 3, 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!

 

Color Our World Logo

Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, June 3, 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!

 

A lemon sliced in half, next to a white piece of paper with the impression a a lemon slice stamped on it in blue paint. AI photo.

Mini Makers Morning

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Preschool, Kids
:

Join us for a fun-filled morning of creativity and imagination at the library! During each of our Mini Morning Maker programs kids will get a chance to learn about varying art and artists, while also getting to create their own masterpieces.

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

Join us for a fun-filled morning of creativity and imagination at the library! During each of our Mini Morning Maker programs kids will get a chance to learn about varying art and artists, while also getting to create their own masterpieces.

Image of the Amazement Square STEAM Cart superimposed on top of a polka dot background

Tinkering Tuesdays: Shapes Edition

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
:

Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to jump into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with us on the 1st Tuesday of every month!

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to jump into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with us on the 1st Tuesday of every month!

Stitchin' Chicks with a crochet chicken

Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, June 3, 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!