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Quilting Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
For this beginning hand quilting class we are about to embark on a voyage to explore the world of crazy quilting! Consider how you want to design your crazy quilt. Will it be used to cover the lap of a senior or carried about by a toddler, wr...

Tips & Techniques: An Altered Book Workshop presented by the Friends of the Bedford Library

10:00am - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
In this workshop, you will learn some basic techniques for transforming discarded books into a highly personalized piece(s) of art. We will be trying a variety of techniques to transform the cover and pages of your book(s). &nb...

Mushrooms: Putting the "Fun" back in Fungus presented by the Bedford Area Master Gardeners

11:00am - 12:30pm
Gardening, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Come explore the Fun World of Fungi with the Bedford Area Master Gardeners this Spring at your library!  Topics To Be Covered Include... What is a Mushroom? What are the health benefits associated with mushrooms and fungi? The Diffe...

Creative Expressions

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Workshop
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:
Calling all creative types! The Big Island Writers Group is evolving our lovely club to include makers and crafters of all sorts to further inspire our friendly discussions. Do you knit? Crochet? If you enjoy coloring or drawing, we can provide marke...

Stitchin' Chicks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Stitchin’ Chicks

Join us every Monday at 2:00pm (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!

Confessions of a Colorholic

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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.

Fiber Club: Knitting, Crocheting, and More

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, or weave, or share your talents with others? Then you're invited to join our New Fiber Club!  Meetings will be held on the Last Thursday of each month. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, all are...

Tai Chi at the Library

9:30am - 10:30am
Health and Wellness
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration 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.  

Registration is requested (email reminders will be sent to those who register) but drop-ins are welcome.

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. 

Friday Breakfast Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Book Clubs
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 The Husbands by Chandler Baker. ...

Quilting Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
For this beginning hand quilting class we are about to embark on a voyage to explore the world of crazy quilting! Consider how you want to design your crazy quilt. Will it be used to cover the lap of a senior or carried about by a toddler, wr...

Senior BINGO

11:00am - 12:30pm
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
When is it appropriate to shout at the library...when you have a BINGO of course! Adults age 50+ are invited to join us today as we see who has the lucky BINGO cards. Snacks and prizes will be provided.   ...

Saturday Matinee presents The Holdovers

2:30pm - 4:45pm
Movies
Registration
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
COMING SOON TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU! Join us at the Moneta/SML Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon screening of a movie for adults.  This month we will be showing The Holdovers starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Se...

Stitchin' Chicks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Stitchin’ Chicks

Join us every Monday at 2:00pm (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!

Computer 101 Class: Smartphone Basics

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Technology Classes
Registration
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
This month's Computer 101 class is all about Smartphones.  We will learn common terminology, and the basic functions of a smartphone, and provide resources for further instruction.  This class will cover both Android and Apple iOS phones. ...

Adult Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Clubs
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 the book we will be discussing is Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. No registration is necessary, new members are always welcome! ...

Confessions of a Colorholic

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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. ...

AIR at Ghost Ranch Reception and Presentation

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lectures
Registration
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:
Join us for a presentation by fabric artist Arlene Blackburn on her experiences as an Artist in Residence at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, which was the longtime residence and artistic inspiration for artist Georgia O'Keefe. Arlene will share insights a...

Land & Table Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Book Clubs
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Books play a key role in helping us envision and take steps towards positive life change. And it’s a journey - no one ever arrives, but we can encourage each other along the way. The Land & Table book club is a way to engage with the core idea...

Tai Chi at the Library

9:30am - 10:30am
Health and Wellness
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration 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.  

Registration is requested (email reminders will be sent to those who register) but drop-ins are welcome.

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. 

Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering meets on the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. This event is for teens and adults. A morning for knitters, crocheters, spinners, and weavers from beginners to pros. Come learn a new skill or come s...

Tabletop Gaming

12:30pm - 5:00pm
Games
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Join us on the first Saturday of each month from 12:30 PM until 5:00 PM to play a variety of different board and card games. Feel free to bring your own games as well!  All ages are welcome, but children under the age of 12 must be super...

Beginning Quilting: Basket Block

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Curious about quilting?  Adults and teens can join us for a beginner quilting workshop presented by members of the Lake Quilters Guild. Come make a Basket Block and learn how to turn this deceptively simple pattern into larger projects. ...

Stitchin' Chicks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Stitchin’ Chicks

Join us every Monday at 2:00pm (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!

Friends of the Forest Library Spring Book Sale (Members Only Preview)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Book Sales
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! Tonight's preview sale is for Friends Members Only. Memberships may be purcha...