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This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Recycled Art Exhibit

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Forest Art Exhibit Space at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
:

The Forest Library is having a Recycled Art Contest in April!  Come see what the talented artists in our community can create using materials that would otherwise end up discarded and in landfills.   

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Art Exhibit Space
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Preschool, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Forest Library is having a Recycled Art Contest in April!  Come see what the talented artists in our community can create using materials that would otherwise end up discarded and in landfills.   

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Adult Creative Writing Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Feeling stuck in your writing journey? Need to set aside some dedicated writing time outside of your routine? Want a casual and comfortable environment to work on your project?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feeling stuck in your writing journey? Need to set aside some dedicated writing time outside of your routine? Want a casual and comfortable environment to work on your project?

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

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
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. ...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford 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.

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

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Story Times
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. ...

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.

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Read to a Dog

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Children's Area at Forest Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids
:

Come meet a new furry friend at the library!  

Maisie, a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, and a certified Therapy dog (Therapy Dogs International), will be here this morning to listen as you practice reading out loud.

 

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife
Event Details:

Come meet a new furry friend at the library!  

Maisie, a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, and a certified Therapy dog (Therapy Dogs International), will be here this morning to listen as you practice reading out loud.

 

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Story Times
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. ...

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.

This event is in the "Montvale Library" group.

Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ...

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.

Building Club: Car Edition

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
:

Join us at the Big Island Library for Building Club! Use our assortment of building materials including LEGO® bricks, wooden blocks, and K’nex connectors to construct what your imagination sees OR accept the challenge of the month.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library for Building Club! Use our assortment of building materials including LEGO® bricks, wooden blocks, and K’nex connectors to construct what your imagination sees OR accept the challenge of the month.

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

Fiber Club: Knitting and Crocheting.

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
:

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

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

Chess Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Young Adult Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games
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)!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Young Adult 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)!

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

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, April 25, 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. 

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

Friday Breakfast Book Club

Friday, April 25, 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

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Music and Movement with Miss Casey

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Music
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. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
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. 

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

4th Friday: Family Fun & Games

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
:

Bring the whole family and join us for some fun with board games!

Checkers, Bedford Monopoly, or Headbanz.  Other games, Jenga, Tic-tac-toe, and card games will also be available.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and join us for some fun with board games!

Checkers, Bedford Monopoly, or Headbanz.  Other games, Jenga, Tic-tac-toe, and card games will also be available.  

This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group.

Communi-Tea Party

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Food/Cooking
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
:

Join the Stewartsville Library staff for a tea party to celebrate the coming of spring!

Chat with librarians, enjoy a cup of tea, cookies, and sandwiches, and play some party games with your community. 

Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Food/Cooking
Event Details:

Join the Stewartsville Library staff for a tea party to celebrate the coming of spring!

Chat with librarians, enjoy a cup of tea, cookies, and sandwiches, and play some party games with your community. 

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

Welcome Spring Event

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Bedford Outside at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Gardening, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
:

Join us for a day of fun and activities to Welcome Spring!  This family-friendly event is provided free of charge by the Bedford Public Library Foundation and the Wharton Garden Foundation.

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Outside
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Gardening, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a day of fun and activities to Welcome Spring!  This family-friendly event is provided free of charge by the Bedford Public Library Foundation and the Wharton Garden Foundation.

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

Springtime with Roo: A Family Movie Event

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Movies
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Preschool, Kids
:

Join us for our Welcome Spring Family Day!  Families are invited to take a break from the outdoor activities and come inside to watch Disney's Springtime with Roo!

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Community Events, Movies
Event Details:

Join us for our Welcome Spring Family Day!  Families are invited to take a break from the outdoor activities and come inside to watch Disney's Springtime with Roo!

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11)

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

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

Tea Blends Workshop: Part of our Welcome Spring Community Event

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Food/Cooking, Health and Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Join certified herbalist Cassandra Baldwin for a "Make Your Own Tea Blend" workshop!

Participants will learn how to make their own tea blends as well as the health benefits of different herbs and teas.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food/Cooking, Health and Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join certified herbalist Cassandra Baldwin for a "Make Your Own Tea Blend" workshop!

Participants will learn how to make their own tea blends as well as the health benefits of different herbs and teas.  

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

Saturday Matinee presents White Bird

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Movies
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. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
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 event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11) Second Session

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Forest Study Room B (by reservation) at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Study Room B (by reservation)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

Virginia Corvette Club Meeting

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting - all meetings are open to the public

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

General meeting - all meetings are open to the public

This event is in the "Forest Library" group.

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

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times
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.

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 ages 0-21 months old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.