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This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Stitchin' Chicks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Library
Arts & Crafts
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 "Stewartsville Library" group.
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.

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

Rock-A-Bye Reader

10:30am - 11:15am
Bedford Central Library
Story Times
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration 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 "Montvale Library" group.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Library
Story Times
Registration
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Story Time Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration 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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Library
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.

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

Fiber Club: Knitting and Crocheting.

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Moneta/SML Library
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 share your talents with others?

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

LEGO® Club

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Forest Library
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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®.

Event Details:

Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

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

Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Central Library
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Young Adult Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration 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

9:30am - 10:30am
Bedford Central Library
Health and Wellness
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 "Bedford Central Library" group.

Friday Breakfast Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Bedford Central Library
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 TBA.

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

Saturday Matinee

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Moneta/SML Library
Movies
Registration
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration 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. 

This month's film is TBA.

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.
This event is in the "Big Island Library" group.
This event is in the "Forest Library" group.
This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group.
This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.
This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group.

CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

All 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 IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY.

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Stitchin' Chicks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Library
Arts & Crafts
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 "Bedford Central Library" group.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

10:30am - 11:15am
Bedford Central Library
Story Times
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta/SML Library
Story Times
Registration
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Library
Story Times
Registration
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Story Time Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration 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 "Moneta/SML Library" group.

Computer 101 Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Moneta/SML Library
Technology Classes
Registration
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us on the 1st Thursday of each month as we explore different technology topics.  

This month's topic: TBA

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Adult Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montvale Library
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's theme...Read a Fairy Tale or a Classic Book!

No registration is necessary, new members are always welcome!

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

Thursday Theatre

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Big Island Library
Movies
Registration
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us in the fun as we watch a movie on the big screen at Big Island Library.

This month's movie is TBA.

Plot: TBA

Rated: TBA

Run Time: TBA

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Confessions of a Colorholic

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Library
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.

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

Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Central Library
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Young Adult Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration 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

9:30am - 10:30am
Bedford Central Library
Health and Wellness
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 "Montvale Library" group.

Tween-Teen Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Montvale Library
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Teen/Tween Night (Montvale)

2 hours of Kinect gaming, board games, snacks, pizza, and socializing! Meet your friends in Montvale and enjoy teen activities from 5-7 pm on the 1st Friday of each month.  For ages 10-17.

This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group.

Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering

10:00am - 12:00pm
Stewartsville Library
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.