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This event is in the "Forest Library" group

Forest Friends Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Forest Library
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Forest Friends Book Club meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 1:00 PM. Join us to read and discuss our Book of the Month!  Open to anyone.

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

Literary Lakers Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Moneta/SML Library
Book Clubs
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us today for the meeting of the Literary Lakers Book Club at the Moneta/SML Library!

We will meet in the community room each month on the Second Monday.

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Christmas Concert with Riddle on the Harp

1:30pm–2:30pm
Bedford Central Library
Music, Performances
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Main Library Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Music, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate the season with us as we enjoy a special holiday concert performance by Riddle on the Harp!

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 "Forest Library" group

Paper Quilling: Celebrate the Holidays

4:30pm–6:30pm
Forest Library
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Season's greetings, fellow crafters! Learn how to add a personal touch to your holiday cards and gifts with paper quilling. We’ll be learning how to make snowmen, Christmas trees, and candles for Hanukkah and Kwanzaa!

This event is in the "Big Island Library" group

"Mini" Holiday Paint Night

5:30pm–6:30pm
Big Island Library
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a "mini" Holiday paint night at the Big Island Library!  We will be painting tiny canvases (4x4) on miniature easels to get us into the holiday spirit.  Participants are free to paint whatever they wish.

This event is in the "Stewartsville Library" group

Adult Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Stewartsville Library
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join other readers on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a different book and meet other members of your community!

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Paint Night: Christmas Cottages Edition

6:00pm–7:00pm
Bedford Central Library
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Peaks Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own special flourish to your décor this season at our Holiday Paint Night!  Join us tonight as we decorate small wooden holiday-themed houses.

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 Friends

3:00pm–5:00pm
Moneta/SML Library
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Study Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Moneta Fiber Club Friends group meets the second Thursday of every month (except on holidays) from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. 

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

Christmas Concert with Riddle on the Harp

3:30pm–4:30pm
Moneta/SML Library
Music, Performances
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Main Library Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Music, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate the season with us as we enjoy a special holiday concert performance by Riddle on the Harp!

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

Friends Board Game Cafe

12:00pm–3:00pm
Bedford Central Library
Games
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Peaks Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

FUN & GAMES!!

The Friends of the Bedford Public Library invite you to join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for a fun afternoon playing board and tabletop games.  

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Christmas BINGO

1:00pm–3:00pm
Bedford Central Library
Games
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Tharp Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Escape the holiday hustle and join us for a fun, casual afternoon of Christmas BINGO just for adults.  Relax, socialize, and compete for fun, festive prizes!  It's the perfect way to add a little cheer to your day at the library.

This event is in the "Bedford Central Library" group

Holiday Paint Party: Tea Light Holders

3:00pm–5:00pm
Bedford Central Library
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford STEM Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Little Light, A Lot of Cheer: Paint Your Personalized Holiday Glow

This event is in the "Big Island Library" group

Adult Book Club

10:30am–1:00pm
Big Island Library
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 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 "Forest Library" group

I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night

5:00pm–8:00pm
Forest Library
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

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 "Forest Library" group

Christmas Concert with Riddle on the Harp

1:30pm–2:30pm
Forest Library
Music, Performances
Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Music, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate the season with us as we enjoy a special holiday concert performance by Riddle on the Harp!

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

Chair Yoga

10:30am–11:30am
Moneta/SML Library
Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join holistic health practitioner and licensed yoga instructor Rachel Milne for Chair Yoga. 

Teens and adults are welcome to come get moving at your library! Registration is requested.

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 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

Adult Creative Writing Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
Forest Library
Workshop
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

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.