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Invent the Summer STEM Challenge

12:30pm–2:30pm
Forest Library
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Invent the Summer is a non-profit organization that helps to inspire the next generation of engineers.  It is a STEM and engineering program for kids 12 and under with weekly challenges to participate in throughout the summer.  At the li

Scales & Tales: A Reptile Meet-and-Learn Adventure with the Larsen Family

1:00pm–2:00pm
Bedford Central Library
Animals/Wildlife, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Main Library Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to Unearth a Story® that slithers, crawls, and surprises! 

Mindful Me with the 4H

3:30pm–4:30pm
Forest Library
Health and Wellness, Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Building calm, confidence, and healthy habits.

Books 4 Fun

10:30am–11:30am
Stewartsville Library
Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Rock-A-Bye Reader

10:30am–11:30am
Montvale Library
Story Times
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required

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.

Scales & Tales: A Reptile Meet-and-Learn Adventure with the Larsen Family

10:30am–11:30am
Big Island Library
Animals/Wildlife, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to Unearth a Story® that slithers, crawls, and surprises! 

The Rocket's Red Glare Bursting in Air

10:30am–11:30am
Moneta/SML Library
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Blast Off Into Fun!

Computer 101 Class: Microsoft Word Basics

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

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

This month's topic: Microsoft Word Basics

Scales & Tales: A Reptile Meet-and-Learn Adventure with the Larsen Family

1:00pm–2:00pm
Forest Library
Animals/Wildlife, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to Unearth a Story® that slithers, crawls, and surprises! 

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 on the 1st Thursday of every month (except on holidays) at 2 PM at the Montvale Library.

This month is Reader's Choice - pick any book you want to read and come discuss it with the group.

Scales & Tales: A Reptile Meet-and-Learn Adventure with the Larsen Family

2:00pm–3:00pm
Forest Library
Animals/Wildlife, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to Unearth a Story® that slithers, crawls, and surprises! 

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
Event Details:

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.

Confessions of a Colorholic is from 3 to 4 PM only on the 1st Thursday of the month.

Adventures with Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm–7:45pm
Bedford Central Library
Games
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford STEM Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Chess Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Bedford Central Library
Games
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Peaks Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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)! 

CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE DAY.

CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE DAY.

Rock-A-Bye Reader (0-21 Months)

10:15am–11:15am
Forest Library
Story Times
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies with rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.  This session is for children from birth up to 21 months old.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

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

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.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

10:30am–11:30am
Big Island Library
Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required

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.

Rock-A-Bye Reader (21 Months - 3 Years Old)

11:15am–12:15pm
Forest Library
Story Times
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for toddlers ages 21 months to 3 years old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Books 4 Fun

3:30pm–4:30pm
Montvale Library
Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Books 4 Fun

10:30am–11:30am
Bedford Central Library
Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Books 4 Fun

10:30am–11:30am
Moneta/SML Library
Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Books 4 Fun

10:30am–11:30am
Forest Library
Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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