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Wednesday, May 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, May 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.
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Thursday, May 210:00 AM—12:00 PMReference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Knitting With Norma
Everyone is welcome to knit with Norma.Thursday, May 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 More3
Friday, May 310:30—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. May's Book: Nathaniel Fludd Beastologist Book One: Flight of the Phoenix by R.…Learn MoreFriday, May 310:30—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.
May's Book: The Story of Owen by EK JohnstonRegistration requested.…Learn More4
Saturday, May 410:30—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 MoreSaturday, May 412:30—4:30 PM3rd Floor Conference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
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Providing financial training for internal staff meeting5
Sunday, May 5Library Closed
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Monday, May 6Library Closed
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Tuesday, May 710:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Tuesday Tales: a Family Storytime
Join our part-time staff member Rachel for a new weekly storytime! This storytime is open to all ages and will feature books, flannels, rhymes and more. No registration necessary.Tuesday, May 77:00—8:30 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Book a Librarian
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. Be sure to bring any needed passwords along with your device.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 77:00—8:30 PMReference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Willow's Crafting Corner
Our resident fiber artist Willow will be available for tips, tricks, and crafting conundrum help. Come hang out and work on your latest project!8
Wednesday, May 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, May 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.
Wednesday, May 83:00—5:00 PM3rd Floor Conference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Staff Meeting
Staff MeetingWednesday, May 87:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Romance Book Recs and Conversation with Lorelei of Lorelie's Lit Lair
Romance Book Recs and Conversation with Lorelei of Lorelie's Lit LairWednesday, May 87:00—8:00 PMOnline
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VIRTUAL: Young Adult Authors Autumn Allen, TM Blanchet, and Desmond Hall
Literary Café presents: Writing Young Adult Novels
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Thursday, May 910:00 AM—12:00 PMReference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Knitting With Norma
Everyone is welcome to knit with Norma.Thursday, May 910:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
CANCELED - Wiggle Worms: A First Storytime
This week is canceled due to our Kindergarten Field Trip visit. We will see you next week. 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 More10
Friday, May 104:00—4:45 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
CANCELED - K-5 Crafternoon: Turtle in a Jar
Join us to make turn a jar into a mini aquarium, complete with tiny plastic Murphy. Best for children in Kindergarten - 5th grade. No registration necessary. 11
Saturday, May 1112:45—4:30 PM3rd Floor Conference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
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Conference Room is Reserved
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Sunday, May 12Library Closed
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Monday, May 134:00—4:45 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Murphy's Birthday Party
It's May and that means it's time to celebrate Murphy's birthday! We'll have turtle themed crafts, games, cupcakes and more to celebrate. Best for ages 4+. 14
Tuesday, May 1410:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Tuesday Tales: a Family Storytime
Join our part-time staff member Rachel for a new weekly storytime! This storytime is open to all ages and will feature books, flannels, rhymes and more. No registration necessary.Tuesday, May 147:00—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 MoreTuesday, May 147:00—8:30 PMReference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Willow's Crafting Corner
Our resident fiber artist Willow will be available for tips, tricks, and crafting conundrum help. Come hang out and work on your latest project!Tuesday, May 147:00—9:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Zoom
Bedford Free Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 ⋅ 7pm – 9 pm (Eastern Time - New York)
Bedford Free Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled hybrid (in-person & Zoom) meeting.
Join the Zoom Meeting here. Meeting ID: 212 5212 6041
Passcode: 085661…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 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, May 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.
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Thursday, May 1610:00 AM—12:00 PMReference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Knitting With Norma
Everyone is welcome to knit with Norma.Thursday, May 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 MoreThursday, May 164:15—6:15 PM3rd Floor Conference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
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I will be conducting a 2 hour tutoring session on reading and writing for 2 students.…Learn MoreThursday, May 166:30—7:30 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Haunted Happenings with Jeff DePaoli: Midsummer Scream
Who doesn't love a great convention?!?!? Midsummer Scream is the world's largest Halloween and Horror Convention, often described as Southern California's kick-off of the Halloween season. Join David Markland, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Midsummer Scream, and Jeff DePaoli, host of "That Halloween Podcast", as they talk all about these fantastic haunted happenings around the country!Midsummer Scream The event features previews from local haunted attractions and Halloween events of their fall plans, celebrity guests from the worlds of spooky and horror film, TV, and video games, hundreds of vendors to shop from, and live entertainment across multiple stages, and the Hall of Shadows: a massive hall filled with haunted walk-thrus and displays set up just for the weekend, showcasing the talents of SoCal's best pro and home haunters.…Learn More17
Friday, May 172:00—2:45 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Preschool Science
Join Miss Nicole in the meeting room and explore various science related stations and activities. Stay for five minutes or the whole 45, stay at one station or try them all. Your child can lead with this drop-in program. Best for ages 3+, no registration necessary.…Learn More18
Saturday, May 1810:00—11:30 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Drop-in Crafts
Join us in the meeting room and explore your creativity! We'll set out a variety of craft supplies and kids can create to their heart's content (or until 11:30). All ages welcome. No registration necessary. 19
Sunday, May 19Library Closed
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Monday, May 204:00—4:45 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Construction Club
Join us 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. Best for K-5, but siblings are welcome. No registration necessary.Monday, May 207:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with Romance Author Camilla Evergreen
Virtual - Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with Romance Author Camilla Evergreen: "How to Find Love When You're Weird"21
Tuesday, May 2110:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Tuesday Tales: a Family Storytime
Join our part-time staff member Rachel for a new weekly storytime! This storytime is open to all ages and will feature books, flannels, rhymes and more. No registration necessary.Tuesday, May 217:00—8:30 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Book a Librarian
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. Be sure to bring any needed passwords along with your device.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 217:00—8:30 PMReference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Willow's Crafting Corner
Our resident fiber artist Willow will be available for tips, tricks, and crafting conundrum help. Come hang out and work on your latest project!Tuesday, May 217:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Democracy Talks: Access to Books in the context of mass incarceration
Kelly Brotzman, Executive Director of the Prison Book Program in Quincy, MA, will discuss mass incarceration in the US, the role of education in reducing recidivism, the critical role books play for people in prison, and Prison Book Program's role in getting reading material to folks behind bars.…Learn More22
Wednesday, May 2210:30—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, May 221:00—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, May 2310:00 AM—12:00 PMReference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Knitting With Norma
Everyone is welcome to knit with Norma.Thursday, May 2310:00—11:15 AMOnline
Zoom
Genealogy Club
Huzzah! Researching Your Revolutionary Roots by Kathy KaldisDo you have Revolutionary Roots? Discover how to trace your family back to the Revolutionary War and document their service. Attendees will learn about the essential genealogical and historical records commonly used when documenting lineages back to the Revolutionary War.…Learn MoreThursday, May 2310:30—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 MoreThursday, May 231:00—2:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Guardians of Truth: Combatting AI Deep Fakes
Guardians of Truth: Combatting AI Deep Fakes Thursday, May 233:00—5:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Never Fading Poppies Project (BHS)
This is a student led nonprofit organization call Never Fading Poppies to show appreciation for veterans. This year our Memorial Day Activities will focus on making Poppies.
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Sunday, May 26Library Closed
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Monday, May 27Library Closed
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Tuesday, May 2810:30—11:00 AM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Tuesday Tales: a Family Storytime
Join our part-time staff member Rachel for a new weekly storytime! This storytime is open to all ages and will feature books, flannels, rhymes and more. No registration necessary.Tuesday, May 287:00—8:30 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Book a Librarian
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. Be sure to bring any needed passwords along with your device.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 287:30—8:30 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Materials and Medicine: An Evening with MIT Professor and Inventor Robert Langer
Science Café - Materials and Medicine: An Evening with MIT Professor and Inventor Robert Langer29
Wednesday, May 2910:30—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, May 293:00—4:00 PM1st Floor Meeting RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
K-5 Crafternoon: Turtle in a Jar
Join us to make turn a jar into a mini aquarium, complete with tiny plastic Murphy. Best for children in Kindergarten - 5th grade. No registration necessary. Wednesday, May 297:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: New Yorker Cartoonist and Bestseller Bob Eckstein Shares His Favorite Museums and Cartoons
New Yorker Cartoonist and Bestseller Bob Eckstein Shares His Favorite Museums and Cartoons30
Thursday, May 3010:30—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 MoreThursday, May 304:00—8:00 PMLibraryBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Book Donation Event
Due to the HVAC project, the Friends are unable to accept regular book donations. However, on Thursday, May 30th from 4-8 pm, the Friends will host a donation event. Members of the Friends will be available to accept your book donations. Children's book donations are especially needed.…Learn More
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