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

Books 4 Fun

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Times
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration 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 to engage and entertain your child.  Our theme for this session is I Dig!   ...
This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group.

Books 4 Fun

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Times
Registration
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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 I Dig!   ...
This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Books 4 Fun

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Times
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration 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 I Dig!   ...
This event is in the "Big Island Library" group.

Adult Book Club

10:30am - 1:00pm
Book Clubs
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 month's selection is The Doctors Blackwell by Janice P. Nimura. Sponsored ...
This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

Read to a Dog

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Animals/Wildlife
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. Maisie is a 2-year-old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.&nb...
This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale 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...
This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

Friends Board Game Cafe

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:
FUN & GAMES!! The Friends of the Bedford Library have a BOARD GAME CAFE!! Join us for an evening of fun playing board and tabletop games. Play our games or bring your own.  Play old standards or learn some new ones, play...
This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

10:30am - 11:00am
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 babies 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.

Books 4 Fun

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Times
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration 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 I Dig!   ...
This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

10:30am - 11:30am
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 babies 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.
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Amazement Square and the Forest Library are teaming together this year to present a series of STEAM programs for children ages 3 to 5.  Each month there will be a different theme and lesson.  This month's lesson is all about Earth Day. ...
This event is in the "Big Island Library" group.

Books 4 Fun

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Times
Registration
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration 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 I DIG!   ...
This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group.

Books 4 Fun

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Times
Registration
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration 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 I DIG!   ...
This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

10:30am - 11:30am
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 babies 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
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 "Big Island Library" group.

STEAM Club: Optical Illusions Edition

2:30pm - 3:30pm
STEM/STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
In this fun and tricky session, we’ll spend some time talking about vision and perspective. Kids will develop different thaumatrope drawings in two parts that, when spun, will look like a single image. (Imagine an image of an empty cage, and a separa...
This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

Teen Art Night: Blackout Poetry Canvas Art

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Teens age 12 and up are invited to join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except for June and July) for Teen Art Night.  Each month we will have a different theme/project.  The library will provide all of the supplies necessary but ...
This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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)! Open to all ages and skill levels, program presenter Lee Fields will be available for instructio...
This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night

Open to anyone regardless of your skill level.  Everyone from experienced painters to someone who has never even picked up a paintbrush is welcome.

This is a time of self-expression, not a teaching class. Come and paint whatever the canvas inspires in you!  

All supplies will be provided. Please dress in clothing you won’t mind getting messy.

Everyone who participates will be able to take their paintings home at the end of the evening.

Registration is required and space is limited.

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

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: 1
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...
This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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...
This event is in the "Forest Library" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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...
This event is in the "Moneta/SML Library" group.

Kids Gardening Program

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gardening
Registration
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Outside
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with us as we plant some native flowers and shrubs in the library garden as part of our new Memorial Garden Project in honor of Lib Walker and Marge Cooper! We will also have a special guest on-site to talk with t...