Use your library card to book a discounted pass to the Trustees of Reservations. There are more than 120 properties from the Cape to the Berkshires for you to enjoy. You can tour historic homes, visit art museums, meet friends at the farms, picnic, and hike for miles.
Reserve your pass here.
Has it been a while since you visited the Bedford Free Public Library? Or are you a frequent visitor but typically only use one area? Perhaps you never leave the Children’s Room or the Computer stations near the Reference Desk. Here’s a chance to explore the entire building via this 360° virtual tour. Let’s go!
Call artists of all ages (kids, teens and adults). Your design could become one of our official summer reading bookmarks, and be displayed in the library!
Entries must be submitted between April 1-30 with the official entry form. Download it here or pick one up in the children’s room.
Designs should feature the general theme of Fantasy. Incorporating the slogan “Reading unlocks magic” is encouraged.
All entries will be displayed in the library in May.
Join professional musician Sarah Gardner in the meeting room for singing, dancing, and lots of music-making. This program is a band style where children play various instruments together.
Family Music with Sarah is best for children ages 0-5 and a caregiver. Children’s events events are open to children (0-11) and their caregivers and siblings. There is no registration or ticketing for Family Music with Sarah – drop in on the fun.
Bring your handwork to the Reference Room and join fellow crafters in a fun and supportive meetup. Knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, and any other mess-free craft is welcome. Thursday mornings from 10:00am to 12:00pm and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
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.
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.
Slots available at: 7-7:30 pm / 7:30-8 pm / 8-8:30 pm
The Minuteman Library Network provides free unlimited access to bostonglobe.com to resident cardholders of all member libraries through a 72-hour access pass, for up to 500 users at a time.
Follow this link, enter your Minuteman library card number, then follow-up the steps to create or login with a BostonGlobe.com account. If successful, that account will receive a welcome email and have 72-hours access to all subscriber content.
Winter is the perfect time for puzzles!
Stop by the Reference Room on Saturday, January 17th between 10am and 4pm to get some new jigsaw puzzles and drop off old ones to share.
We’ll also have a selection of crossword puzzles and other brain teasers for you to try.
Celebrate International Games Month with an informal afternoon of games. We’ll have board games, card games, and some simple role-playing games on hand. Learn a new game or play an old favorite, with your friends, family, or other members of the community. We’ll also have board games, video games, and gaming-related books available to check out.
Saturday November 22, 2pm to 4pm