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Sunday, September 3Library Closed
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Monday, September 4Library Closed
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Tuesday, September 57:00—8:30 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Book a Librarian
Summer 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 More6
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Saturday, September 910:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Family Music with Sarah
All 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 More10
Sunday, September 10Library Closed
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Monday, September 1110:00—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, September 114:00—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. Materials may change month to month. Best for K-5, but siblings are welcome.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 127:00—8:30 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Book a Librarian
Summer 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 More13
Wednesday, September 1310:30—11:15 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Play Dough Day
Join us as one of our most popular events returns - play dough day! Mix, make and play with dough that is safe to eat (though we don't recommend it). In order to contain the mess of this event, caregivers do need to be able to sit on the floor with their little ones.…Learn More
Wednesday, September 131:00—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, September 137:00—8:00 PMOnline
Q & A with Author Heather Wolf [REGISTER]
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This one is for our bird and nature lovers! Author Heather Wolf will be with us discussing her new book "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are". It will be a fascinating conversation about being in the moment and noticing the wonderful and varied birds around us.…Learn More14
Thursday, September 1410:30—11:15 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Pirate Story & Craft
Join Miss Nicole for a special pirate themed storytime, followed by a craft. All ages welcome, no registration necessary.
Thursday, September 144:00—5:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
CANCELED - MCBA Book Club (Massachusetts Children's Book Award)
Children entering 4th - 6th grade are invited to join us for a new book club! The Masschusetts Children's Book Award (MCBA) is a list of nominees put out by teachers and librarians every year that becomes a kids choice award. Students that read at least 5 books on the list before April 2024 can vote for their favorite to be announced in May.…Learn More
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Friday, September 1510:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Move & Groove
Sing, dance, and make merry noise in this guided exploration of music and movement for young children and their caregivers. Dress comfortably. Best for toddlers, 2+16
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Sunday, September 17Library Closed
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Monday, September 1810:00—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, September 184:00—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, September 187:00—8:00 PMOnline
Q & A with Author Erica Cirino [REGISTER]
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Join Erica Cirino, photojournalist, scientist, and artist, as she discusses her book "Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis". As plastic pollution piles up, time to negotiate real solutions is running out, and meanwhile plastics’ impacts on the Earth and our health grows worse.…Learn More19
Tuesday, September 194:00—4:45 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Talk Like a Pirate Day Party
September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day and we plan on celebrating! Join us in the meeting room for crafts, games and more! Best for 4+ - no registration necessary.
Tuesday, September 197:00—8:30 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Book a Librarian
Summer 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 More20
Wednesday, September 2011:00—11:45 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Jr. Contruction 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.
Wednesday, September 201:00—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, September 207:00—8:00 PMOnline
Q & A with Author Piper Huguley [REGISTER]
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Piper Huguley is an author of historical fiction featuring African American characters. She tells the untold stories of people who might have been lost to time. Her most recent book, "By Her Own Design: a novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register" tells the inspiring story of the Black fashion designer of Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress.…Learn More21
Thursday, September 216:30—8:30 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Friends' RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Members Only Preview - FOL Fall Book Sale
If you are a member, you can take advantage of this special preview sale of the Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library Fall Book Sale before it kicks into gear for the general public on Friday. Membership lapsed or not a member? No problem. There will be membership forms available at the preview sale.…Learn More22
Friday, September 221:00—5:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Friends' RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
FOL Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library will host their Annual Fall Book Sale. Don’t miss out on hundreds of books, both fiction and non-fiction, DVDs, CDs and more for adults, teens and children. Wonderful books and merchandise at great prices.
And remember, 100% of all proceeds go directly to support Bedford Free Public Library programs and acquisitions.…Learn More23
Saturday, September 2310:00 AM—4:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Friends' RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
FOL Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library will host their Annual Fall Book Sale.
Don’t miss out on hundreds of books, both fiction and non-fiction, DVDs, CDs and more for adults, teens and children.
Wonderful books and merchandise at great prices.…Learn More24
Sunday, September 241:00—4:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Friends' RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
FOL Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library will host their Annual Fall Book Sale.
Don’t miss out on hundreds of books, both fiction and non-fiction, DVDs, CDs and more for adults, teens and children.
Wonderful books and merchandise at great prices.…Learn More25
Monday, September 2510:00—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Ages and Stages Playgroup: 12-23 Months [REGISTER] - MEETING OFFSITE
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, September 264:00—4:45 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Percy Jackson Bingo
Calling all fans of the books. Celebrate the newest Percy Jackson, The Chalice of the Gods with themed Bingo. Everyone who attends will be entered into a raffle for the new book. You can also win other Rick Riordan and Rick Riordan presents as bingo prizes.…Learn More
Tuesday, September 267:00—8:30 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Book a Librarian
Summer 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 More27
Wednesday, September 2710:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Family Storytime
Join Miss Nicole for weekly stories, songs, scaves, eggs and more! This 30 minute storytime is intended for all ages, but if your little ones needs a shorter storytime join us for Wiggle Worms on Thursdays. (Or attend both!) No registration necessary.…Learn More
Wednesday, September 271:00—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, September 2810:00—11:30 AMZoom
Genealogy Club
WELCOME BACK! REUNION EPISODEIt's been a while since last we met. Here's our chance to reunite! Let's share what we discovered during the summer months. Join the Zoom Meeting at:https://us02web. zoom. us/j/83930719189?pwd=T2ZhV2VONnh3VmhLSTNsSCtzUlBWUT09Meeting…Learn MoreThursday, September 2810:30—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, September 2910:30—11:30 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Homeschool Book Club: Ages 8-11
Home school students are invited to join us as we read, discuss and complete activities with Miss Sue. Recommended for children ages 8-11. Have an older child? They can join Pam, our Teen Librarian at the same time in a group meant for ages 11-14. September's Book: Because of the Rabbit by Cynthia LordRegistration requested.Friday, September 2910:30—11:30 AMReference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Homeschool Book Club: Ages 11-14
Home school students are invited to join us as we read and discuss with Teen Librarian Pam. Recommended for children ages 11-14. Have a younger child? They can join Children's Librarian Sue at the same time in a group meant for ages 8-11. September's Book: When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria JamiesonRegistration requested.30
Saturday, September 3010:30—11:30 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Pirate Ship Building
Join us in the morning and use your imagination to create a pirate ship out of a cardboard box and some other materials. All ages welcome. No registration necessary.