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Tuesday, October 19:30—10:00 AMPlay RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Baby Lapsit
Babies 0-18 month and their caregiver can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Due to our HVAC construction, this event will be held in our Play Room. The Play Room will be closed on Tuesday mornings until 10:15 AM.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 12:00—3:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Croatia and Montenegro ("Pearls in the Adriatic")
Dubrovnik, Croatia, and Kotor, Montenegro are vibrant and scenic neighbors on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. They share a complex geography and history. Travel to this Off the Beaten Track region and see the beauty and complexity of the region. Led by Jack Holmes, a travel photographer and owner of "Images From Near and Far" at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 14:00—4:45 PMChildren's RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Craft: "Stained Glass" Unicorns
To celebrate the launch of Reading Dragons and Friends, we are having a craft days for Dragons, Unicorns and Griffins! Join us in the children's room to create a unicorn craft reminicent of stained glass using tissue paper and black paper. This craft is best for ages 5+.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 16:30—8:30 PMLibraryBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
The Stitch Doctor Is In!
Come see Willow at the Circulation desk for a quick consult on your crafting conundrums. She specializes in crochet but can help with most craft projects. Or chat with Margaret in Children’s. She offers help with knitting projects: pattern decoding, yarn varieties, and knitting stitches.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 17:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Even Bigger and Better: The Strong National Museum of Play’s New Expansion
We love museum talks and this one is guaranteed to be fun - it's the Strong National Museum of Play, after all. Join Christopher Bensch, Vice President for Collections, for this presentation about what's new and awesome at the museum. Play is not just for the little ones! Following years of planning and development, in June 2023, The Strong opened a 90,000 SF expansion that takes the museum experience to a new level.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 17:00—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 More
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Wednesday, October 29:30—11:30 AMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Job Seekers Networking Group - Cover Letters & AI
Cover Letters and Using AI
Wednesday, October 210:30—11:00 AMTeen Area [TNA]BFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Family Storytime (in the Teen Room)
Family Storytime is open to all ages and filled with books, rhymes, music and more. Join us for fun, bonding and learning. Family Storytime is open to all children with a caregiver, but recommended for ages 0-5. Due out our HVAC project, we will not have access to the meeting room for October and November and Family Storytime will meet upstairs in the Teen Room.…Learn More
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Friday, October 410:30—11:15 AMLibrary LawnBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Animal Long Jump
Can you jump as far as a guinea pig? How about a grasshopper? Come test your skills against some of the animal kingdom's champion long jumpers! All ages. If the weather is bad, this program will be held indoors. Updates will be posted here.
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Monday, October 72:00—3:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Resume & Cover Letter Best Practices
Discover the latest best practices for resume and cover letter writing. Led by Kelli Hrivnak, the founder of Knak Digital, a boutique recruitment firm that specializes in identifying and matching technology, digital marketing, and creative talent with hyper-growth businesses.…Learn More
Monday, October 74:00—4:45 PMReference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Page Turners' Book Group (Ages 8-11)
Kids ages 8-11 are invited to join Miss Sue for our monthly book group. While we encourage reading together as a family, kids are expected to attend without a parent. At our first meeting, we will discuss Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller.
Registration requested.
Monday, October 74:00—4:45 PMReference Area - 2nd FloorBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Page Turners' Book Group (Ages 11-14)
Teens ages 11-14 are invited to join Teen Librarian Pam for our monthly book group. At our first meeting, we will discuss Uglies by Scott Westerfeld.
Registration requested.
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Tuesday, October 89:30—10:00 AMPlay RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Baby Lapsit
Babies 0-18 month and their caregiver can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Due to our HVAC construction, this event will be held in our Play Room. The Play Room will be closed on Tuesday mornings until 10:15 AM.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 84:00—5:00 PMReference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Teen Council
Middle school and high school students are invited to join the Bedford Free Public Library Teen Council! Help us make the Teen Room the best it can be! Bring your ideas for programs and collections. Help plan and host events for younger kids. Earn community service hours.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 86:30—8:30 PMLibraryBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
The Stitch Doctor Is In!
Come see Willow at the Circulation desk for a quick consult on your crafting conundrums. She specializes in crochet but can help with most craft projects. Or chat with Margaret in Children’s. She offers help with knitting projects: pattern decoding, yarn varieties, and knitting stitches.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 87:00—10:30 PMOnline
Zoom
Board of Trustees Meeting
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Tuesday, October 87:00—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 More
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Wednesday, October 910:30—11:00 AMTeen Area [TNA]BFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Family Storytime (in the Teen Room)
Family Storytime is open to all ages and filled with books, rhymes, music and more. Join us for fun, bonding and learning. Family Storytime is open to all children with a caregiver, but recommended for ages 0-5. Due out our HVAC project, we will not have access to the meeting room for October and November and Family Storytime will meet upstairs in the Teen Room.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 910:30—11:30 AMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: A Closer Look at Chipmunks and Squirrels with the Mass Audubon
It's hard to miss the fall frenzy, and sometimes humorous antics, of chipmunks and squirrels scurrying across forests and backyards in search of food for winter storage. Take a closer look at their lives and learn about the different members of the Massachusetts squirrel family, including our newest resident, the black squirrel.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 97:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL : Presidential Paranormal with Tim Weisberg
Enjoy an entertaining look at the supernatural side of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. From séances in the Crimson Room with Mary Todd Lincoln to secret alien exchange programs under Dwight Eisenhower, there’s no shortage of weirdness regarding the White House.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 104:00—4:45 PMChildren's RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Craft: Pixel Bead Griffins
To celebrate the launch of Reading Dragons and Friends, we are having a craft days for Dragons, Unicorns and Griffins! Join us in the children's room and use pixel beads to create griffins. Best for ages 6+. No registration necessary.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 12All DayChildren's RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Pokemon Day
Join us in the children's room for Pokemon themed crafts, games, pixel beads and more. No registration necessary. Activities best for those 5+.
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Monday, October 14Library Closed
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Tuesday, October 159:30—10:00 AMPlay RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Baby Lapsit
Babies 0-18 month and their caregiver can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Due to our HVAC construction, this event will be held in our Play Room. The Play Room will be closed on Tuesday mornings until 10:15 AM.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 1510:30—11:30 AMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Paris (A LIVE Walk In The Latin Quarter Of Paris)
French tour guide Patrick Herpe returns to give viewers a live tour of Paris. He'll be walking while ZOOMing with us to show live video of the Latin Quarter of Paris, on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne. He'll discuss the history of each Paris landmark he spotlights, and offer tips for traveling to Paris.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 156:30—8:30 PMLibraryBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
The Stitch Doctor Is In!
Come see Willow at the Circulation desk for a quick consult on your crafting conundrums. She specializes in crochet but can help with most craft projects. Or chat with Margaret in Children’s. She offers help with knitting projects: pattern decoding, yarn varieties, and knitting stitches.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 157:00—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 More
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Wednesday, October 169:30—11:30 AMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Job Seekers Networking Group -Thinking Outside the Box
Thinking outside the box.
Wednesday, October 1610:30—11:00 AMTeen Area [TNA]BFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Family Storytime (in the Teen Room)
Family Storytime is open to all ages and filled with books, rhymes, music and more. Join us for fun, bonding and learning. Family Storytime is open to all children with a caregiver, but recommended for ages 0-5. Due out our HVAC project, we will not have access to the meeting room for October and November and Family Storytime will meet upstairs in the Teen Room.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 163:00—3:45 PMChildren's RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
STEM Craft: Doodle Prisms
Mix creativity and geometry with this activity. Decorate a flat shape and then complete the 3D puzzle to fold it into a prism. 3D folding may be best for ages 7+ but all ages can color in the shapes.
Wednesday, October 167:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Artist Ricardo Diseño & Writer Steve Mockus Discuss "Eerie Legends"
it's that time of the year when all that go bang in the night come out to play! Join us for a chat with artist Ricardo Diseño and writer Steve Mockus as they discuss their latest book, Eerie Legends: An Illustrated Exploration of Creepy Creatures, the Paranormal, and Folklore from around the World - a fascinating and frightening collection of folk tale monsters, ghosts, and other scary things that dwell in the dark.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 167:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow
Nestled on the banks of the Hudson River, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown are steeped in history and ghost lore. Famous for Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” the storied Westchester region also has a dark history of witches, spies, and pirates.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 1710:30—11:30 AMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Women Impressionist Painters
Explore the contributions of women Impressionist painters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in France and America. Berthe Morisot, Maria Braquemond, and American Mary Cassatt participated in the French Impressionist exhibitions between 1874 and 1886.…Learn More
Thursday, October 176:30—7:30 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli & Brett Bertolino
Join Brett Bertolino, Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group's Director of Special Projects, and Jeff DePaoli, host of "That Halloween Podcast", as they talk all about The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor which has been named one of the Top 10 Most Haunted Places in America by Time Magazine!The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor: Named one of the Top 10 Most Haunted Places in America by Time Magazine, The Queen Mary has become synonymous with ghost sightings, scares, and paranormal activity in Southern California.…Learn More
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Friday, October 187:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: The Mysteries of the Irish Hell Fire Club
One of the United Kingdom's leading paranormal investigators Steve Parsons will discuss the mysteries of the Irish Hellfire Club. The Wall Street Journal has called Steve Parsons “The Gold Standard in Ghost Hunting. " Ireland, the home of Halloween.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 19Library Closed
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Monday, October 212:00—3:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Insider Insights on the White-Collar Job Market
Insider Insights on the White-Collar Job Market
Monday, October 213:30—5:00 PMChildren's RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Lego Building
Join us in the children's room for Lego Building! Build creatively together or alone. Recommended for ages 5+
Monday, October 217:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Monster Romance Panel with Kass O'Shire, Lyonne Riley, & Ami Wright
Join us for another Monster Romance Panels! This time, we welcome authors Kass O'Shire, Lyonne Riley, and Ami Wright as they talk about the rise of monster romances, their favorite monsters to write (and match up with a hero/heroine), diversity in the genre, their publishing journeys, and so much more.…Learn More
Monday, October 217:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Environmental & Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
The Environmental & Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
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Tuesday, October 229:30—10:00 AMPlay RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Baby Lapsit
Babies 0-18 month and their caregiver can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Due to our HVAC construction, this event will be held in our Play Room. The Play Room will be closed on Tuesday mornings until 10:15 AM.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 2210:30—11:30 AMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, the largest nation on the Arabian Peninsula, has witnessed enormous changes during the last hundred years - notably, the rise in power of strict religious conservatives and untold wealth from the discovery of the world’s largest source of petroleum.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 224:00—4:45 PMChildren's RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
DIY Spooky Headbands
Learn how to make a spooky headband. There are three designs you can choose from: pumpkin, bat or spider. Best for ages 5+. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, October 227:00—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 More
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Wednesday, October 2310:30—11:00 AMTeen Area [TNA]BFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Family Storytime (in the Teen Room)
Family Storytime is open to all ages and filled with books, rhymes, music and more. Join us for fun, bonding and learning. Family Storytime is open to all children with a caregiver, but recommended for ages 0-5. Due out our HVAC project, we will not have access to the meeting room for October and November and Family Storytime will meet upstairs in the Teen Room.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 237:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: The History of the Ouija Board
Explore the history of the Ouija board, its various uses throughout the ages, and its past and present reputation. Led by Shannon Sylvia, author of Paranormal Unwrapped. Sylvia is a popular paranormal investigator who was a Season 1 cast member of Ghost Hunters International on SyFy and appeared in an episode of Paranormal State on A&E.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 237:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL:The Origins and Evolution of Project 2025 with Professor Brian Conley
The Origins and Evolution of Project 2025 with Professor Brian Conley
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Thursday, October 2410:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Sensory Bins
Join us in the children's room for sensory bin stations. Drop in and out anytime between 10 AM - 12 PM to explore the stations at your children's pace and interest level.
Thursday, October 2410:00—11:30 AMZoom
VIRTUAL: Genealogy Club
Working with Census Reports by Seema KenneyLearn the purpose of the census, the instructions and methods for the enumerators, and the hidden gems you find when reading the entire page and putting your ancestors’ information into historical context.…Learn More
Thursday, October 241:00—2:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: A History of Shipwrecks with Captain Greg Ketchen (Retired)
Join Captain Greg Ketchen as he discusses shipwrecks - the well-known ones, the obscure ones, and the most impactful. This talk will focus primarily on, but not be limited to, historic shipwrecks that have occurred south and east of Massachusetts. The region has been called the Graveyard of the North Atlantic with over 3,000 wrecks here since European sailors first began exploring the shores of the western Atlantic.…Learn More
Thursday, October 247:15—9:00 PMOnline
Zoom
CANCELED - VIRTUAL: Democracy Talks: Understanding the Crisis in Sudan
Understanding the Crisis in Sudan
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Friday, October 25Library Closed
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Sunday, October 275:00—6:00 PMLibrary LobbyBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Artist's Reception
Jill Goldman-Callahan is an abstract painter whose layered surfaces may incorporate sand, coffee beans, cardboard, or rock dust. Goldman-Callahan has a BA in Fine Art and Anthropology from Bennington College and a Masters in Art Therapy from Lesley University.…Learn More
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Monday, October 282:00—3:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP - 10 Essential Ways To Avoid Job Scams & Conduct A Productive Modern Search
Avoid Job Scams with Mark Anthony Dyson
Monday, October 284:00—4:45 PMChildren's RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Craft: Thumbprint Art
Use your imagination to create a picture using thumbprints. Best for ages 2+
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Tuesday, October 299:30—10:00 AMPlay RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Baby Lapsit
Babies 0-18 month and their caregiver can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Due to our HVAC construction, this event will be held in our Play Room. The Play Room will be closed on Tuesday mornings until 10:15 AM.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 292:00—3:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Greece (Thrace) With The Traveling Librarian
Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, for his newest armchair travel presentation. This series highlights travel photography and travel tips about destinations around the world. This month, travel to Thrace. Nestled in northeastern Greece, Thrace boasts stunning landscapes, from lush mountains to serene coastlines.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 297:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL : The Art of Commemoration and America’s First Rural Cemetery
Mount Auburn America’s First Rural Cemetery
Tuesday, October 297:00—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 More
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Wednesday, October 3010:30—11:00 AMTeen Area [TNA]BFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Family Storytime (in the Teen Room)
Family Storytime is open to all ages and filled with books, rhymes, music and more. Join us for fun, bonding and learning. Family Storytime is open to all children with a caregiver, but recommended for ages 0-5. Due out our HVAC project, we will not have access to the meeting room for October and November and Family Storytime will meet upstairs in the Teen Room.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 302:30—3:30 PM3rd Floor Conference RoomBFPL7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA, 01730-2127
Planning Meeting with PDC
Nicole meeting with PDC to discuss Lunar New Year.
Wednesday, October 307:00—8:00 PMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL: Ghost Lore & Paranormal Reports From Western Massachusetts
Ghost stories from the Berkshires have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Did you know that at the Mount, the former home of famous author Edith Wharton, a shadowy phantom haunts the halls? Or that a ghost train still steams through the Hoosac Tunnel? Can you believe there's a top-hatted ghost who wakes guests in the night at the historic Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Berkshires forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!Led by Robert Oakes, author of The Ghostly Tales of the Berkshires and Ghosts of the Berkshires.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 3110:30—11:30 AMOnline
Zoom
VIRTUAL Edward Hopper -- Sunlight and Solitude
Whether it is a bustling city or a Cape Cod beach, Edward Hopper’s iconic paintings capture a feeling of stillness and quiet tension. Learn more about Hopper’s career, early influences and how his work relates to the work of other artists from the same generation.…Learn More