November 2023

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Wednesday, November 110:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Family Storytime

Join Miss Nicole for an all ages weekly storytime including books, stories, rhymes, shakers, scarves and more. No registration necessary.

Wednesday, November 11:00—3:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

TAG (Teen Activity Group)

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Wednesday, November 12:15—6:15 PM3rd Floor Conference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

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Clinical Study review and exam preparation for 6 Nursing students from Middlesex Community College (Honors)
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Thursday, November 210:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Wiggle Worms: A First Storytime

Join us and learn all the parts of storytime, in a shortened time - about 20 minutes. Designed to introduce children to storytime, all songs and rhymes will be repeated each week so children can learn what to expect, how to participate and grow their listening ears.…Learn More
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Friday, November 310:30 AM—12:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Homeschool Hangout

Are you homeschooling? Looking to meet other families in the area? Join us for an all ages meetup twice a month. Each meeting there will be games, toys, and crafts available, but this is unstructured time for kids and families to socialize. No registration necessary.…Learn More
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Saturday, November 410:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Family Music with Sarah

Family Music with SarahAll ages, no registration needed. When weather allows, this event will be held outside. Sarah is back with all the music and fun we’ve missed!  Join her in the meeting room for singing, dancing, and lots of music-making. Generously sponsored by the…Learn More

Saturday, November 43:00—4:30 PM3rd Floor Conference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Reserved

ReservedGS meeting with a junior troop (4th graders). A regular sort of meeting to plan future badges and activities (no activities)
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Monday, November 610:00—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Ages and Stages Playgroup: 12-23 Months [REGISTER]

This group will meet in the library's large meeting room, and children will have the opportunity to engage with toys and activities to support different areas of their development, based on the Ages & Stages Developmental Milestones. Each meeting will end with a circle time with songs and a story.…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 72:30—4:30 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Crafternoon: Make your own Comic

There's no school today! Join us in the meeting room for all the supplies to create your own comic. There will be coloring sheets for younger siblings that can't read and write yet.  No registration necessary - drop in any time during the 2 hours.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 77:00—8:00 PMOnline

Q & A with Author Lee Goldberg [REGISTER]

Q & A with Author Lee Goldberg [REGISTER]It's a book birthday for one of our very favorite mystery authors! Join us in conversation with Lee Goldberg and celebrate the release of "Calico"! Lee not only writes wonderful mysteries, he's been the writer and producer of one of our favorite TV shows, "Monk", so you know that this will be a fascinating, quirky, and fun discussion.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 77:00—8:30 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Book a Librarian

Book a LibrarianSummer is over and activities turn toward educational pursuits and personal skills development. Need help with using apps or creating social media accounts to help you in your endeavors? Patrons can book a half-hour appointment with our Head of Reference Services by contacting the Reference Desk at 781-275-9440 option 3.…Learn More
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Wednesday, November 810:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Family Storytime

Join Miss Nicole for an all ages weekly storytime including books, stories, rhymes, shakers, scarves and more. No registration necessary.

Wednesday, November 81:00—3:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

TAG (Teen Activity Group)

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.
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Thursday, November 910:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Wiggle Worms: A First Storytime

Join us and learn all the parts of storytime, in a shortened time - about 20 minutes. Designed to introduce children to storytime, all songs and rhymes will be repeated each week so children can learn what to expect, how to participate and grow their listening ears.…Learn More
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Friday, November 10Library Closed

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Saturday, November 11Library Closed

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Sunday, November 12Library Closed

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Monday, November 1310:00—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Ages and Stages Playgroup: 12-23 Months [REGISTER]

This group will meet in the library's large meeting room, and children will have the opportunity to engage with toys and activities to support different areas of their development, based on the Ages & Stages Developmental Milestones. Each meeting will end with a circle time with songs and a story.…Learn More

Monday, November 134:00—4:45 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Construction Club

Join us monthly for Construction Club - we'll have Legos, Keva Planks, and other fun building blocks. This is an unguided program and children are encouraged to use their creativity to build alone or together. Building materials may change month to month.…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 1410:00—11:00 AMZoom

Q&A with Jennifer Gehly He [REGISTER]

Q&A with Jennifer Gehly He [REGISTER]UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL WITH AI TECHNOLOGYIn this captivating workshop, participants will explore how AI technology and tools can supercharge their productivity, ignite their creativity, and elevate their overall well-being. Jennifer will give us a quick overview of how she uses AI to maximize her resources and then we'll spend the majority of time on questions.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 1410:30—11:15 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Preschool Dino-Science

Join Miss Nicole and explore some dino-themed science activities. No registration necessary. Best for ages 3. 5+

Tuesday, November 147:00—8:45 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Board of Library Trustees

Board of Library TrusteesMeeting of the Board of Library DirectorsThe monthly meetings of the Board are now in person.  Webinar link: https://us02web. zoom. us/ (No password required) Telephone 1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 212 5212 6041

Tuesday, November 147:00—8:30 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Book a Librarian

Book a LibrarianSummer is over and activities turn toward educational pursuits and personal skills development. Need help with using apps or creating social media accounts to help you in your endeavors? Patrons can book a half-hour appointment with our Head of Reference Services by contacting the Reference Desk at 781-275-9440 option 3.…Learn More
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Wednesday, November 1510:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Family Storytime

Join Miss Nicole for an all ages weekly storytime including books, stories, rhymes, shakers, scarves and more. No registration necessary.

Wednesday, November 151:00—3:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

TAG (Teen Activity Group)

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Wednesday, November 155:00—9:00 PMLibraryBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

EARLY CLOSING

Library is closed this evening, Wednesday, Nov. 15 due to staff shortages. We will reopen Thursday, Nov. 16 at 9:00 am. All virtual programs will continue as scheduled.

Wednesday, November 156:30—7:30 PMZoom

Virtual Program: Kids Author Visit- Traci Sorell [REGISTER]

In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, enrolled Cherokee member, Traci Sorell, will read her book, Contenders, about the first two Native Americans to appear in the world series! This event is put on in collaboration with other libraries.…Learn More

Wednesday, November 157:00—8:00 PMOnline

Virtual Program: Q & A with Author Virginia Pye [REGISTER]

Virtual Program: Q & A with Author Virginia Pye [REGISTER]This one's for those of you who love historical fiction set in Boston as well as books related to writing and stories of finding yourself! We're celebrating the book birthday of Virginia Pye's "The Literary Undoing of Victoria Swann" with a discussion and Q&A.…Learn More
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Thursday, November 1610:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Wiggle Worms: A First Storytime

Join us and learn all the parts of storytime, in a shortened time - about 20 minutes. Designed to introduce children to storytime, all songs and rhymes will be repeated each week so children can learn what to expect, how to participate and grow their listening ears.…Learn More
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Friday, November 1710:30 AM—12:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Homeschool Hangout

Are you homeschooling? Looking to meet other families in the area? Join us for an all ages meetup twice a month. Each meeting there will be games, toys, and crafts available, but this is unstructured time for kids and families to socialize. No registration necessary.…Learn More
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Sunday, November 195:00—6:00 PMLibrary LobbyBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Artist Reception

Artist Reception for "Photographer's Eye", the current exhibit at the Library running through January 10, 2024. View the photographs by members of the BCA Photographers Club. Juror Gillian Ross will be present to talk briefly about the exhibit.  
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Monday, November 2010:00—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Ages and Stages Playgroup: 12-23 Months [REGISTER]

This group will meet in the library's large meeting room, and children will have the opportunity to engage with toys and activities to support different areas of their development, based on the Ages & Stages Developmental Milestones. Each meeting will end with a circle time with songs and a story.…Learn More

Monday, November 204:00—4:45 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Creation Station

Join us monthly for a new craft program - creation station. Each month there will be one craft to follow (if you want) and various craft supplies to make anything you can think up.  All ages welcome. No registration necessary.

Monday, November 207:00—8:00 PMZoom

An Evening with Bestselling Authors Tess Gerritsen & Paul Doiron [REGISTER]

An Evening with Bestselling Authors Tess Gerritsen & Paul Doiron [REGISTER]Bestselling author TESS GERRITSEN and bestselling author PAUL DOIRON will discuss her brand new book, The Spy Coast, a retired CIA operative in small-town Maine who tackles the ghosts of her past in this fresh take on the spy thriller.  A RITA Award and Nero Wolfe Award winner, Tess Gerritsen has sold over 40 million books in 40 countries, racking up number one bestsellers internationally.…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 217:00—8:30 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Book a Librarian

Book a LibrarianSummer is over and activities turn toward educational pursuits and personal skills development. Need help with using apps or creating social media accounts to help you in your endeavors? Patrons can book a half-hour appointment with our Head of Reference Services by contacting the Reference Desk at 781-275-9440 option 3.…Learn More
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Wednesday, November 2210:30—11:15 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Jr. Construction Club

Join us for a younger version of Construction Club. There won't be any Legos, but there will be lots of other fun to build with. All ages welcome, no registration necessary.
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Thursday, November 23Library Closed

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Friday, November 24Library Closed

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Monday, November 2710:00—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Ages and Stages Playgroup: 12-23 Months [REGISTER]

This group will meet in the library's large meeting room, and children will have the opportunity to engage with toys and activities to support different areas of their development, based on the Ages & Stages Developmental Milestones. Each meeting will end with a circle time with songs and a story.…Learn More

Monday, November 274:00—4:45 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

K-5 Craft: Dino Silhouette Jars

Join us for a monthly craft aimed at children in Kindergarten - 5th grade. This month we are making dinosaur silhouette jars. Select a jar, dino silhouettes and some tissue paper. You'll modge-podge it all together before taking home a new fun "lantern".…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 2810:30—11:15 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Dinosaur Storytime & Craft

Join Rachel, part-time staff member and MLS student, for a special Dino-themed storytime & craft. Best for ages 3+, siblings welcome. No registration necessary.

Tuesday, November 284:00—4:45 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

K-5 Dino Science [Registration Closed]

Join Miss Nicole for some errupting dino-science fun! Designed for kids in Kindergarten - 5th grade. Space is limited and registration is required. Please note: while siblings are often welcome at our programs, this program is too messy to accomodate younger children and grade school children still need to be accompanied by a caregiver.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 287:00—8:30 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

Book a Librarian

Book a LibrarianSummer is over and activities turn toward educational pursuits and personal skills development. Need help with using apps or creating social media accounts to help you in your endeavors? Patrons can book a half-hour appointment with our Head of Reference Services by contacting the Reference Desk at 781-275-9440 option 3.…Learn More
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Wednesday, November 291:00—3:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127

TAG (Teen Activity Group)

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.
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Thursday, November 307:00—8:00 PMOnline

Q & A with Author Travis Baldree [REGISTER]

Q & A with Author Travis Baldree [REGISTER]Who doesn't love a good slice-of-life cozy fantasy with a dollop of romantic froth - with ORCS!?! Join us for a fun conversation with Travis Baldree as he discusses his journey from audiobook narrator to low stakes fantasy writer. And, we'll be celebrating the book birthday of "Bookshops and Bonedust", the eagerly anticipated follow-up to "Legends & Lattes".…Learn More