Posting & Distribution of Materials

The Library provides designated bulletin boards for posting and distributing information of community interest, including civic, cultural, educational, and local government agency materials. Two boards are reserved exclusively for Library information – such as events and initiatives – and for town government notices, including meeting schedules, job postings, and general announcements.

All materials for posting or distribution must be submitted for approval by a designated Library staff member. Individuals may not post or place their own materials unless directed to do so by designated Library staff. Distributing literature or leaflets by members of the public is not allowed inside Library facilities. Any items posted or left at the Library without approval will be removed and discarded.

Materials will be posted on the community bulletin board from nonprofit groups and agencies on a space available basis. Preference will be given to events or groups that are near Bedford geographically or which are closer in time on the calendar. Posting should be limited to 8.5”x11” in size.

Events from non-profit organizations that fit these criteria may be posted even if the event has a charge. The Library does not post materials from for-profit organizations regardless of educational or cultural value.

Events sponsored by political groups and/or featuring political candidates that are open to the public, with or without charge, may be posted, but literature promoting a specific candidate may not.

Providing space for the posting or distribution of materials does not imply Library endorsement of the events or information provided.

Interpretation of these guidelines is the responsibility of the Library Director.

Approved by the Bedford Free Public Library Board of Trustees: November 2021, revised February 10, 2026