Meet our newest Kid Librarian, Elena! Elena is a rising 6th grader.

Elena’s display, “Treasured Classics and Modern Retellings,” will be in the Children’s Room from August 4 – August 11.

Q+A

What’s your favorite thing about visiting the library?

My favorite thing about visiting the library is checking out books. I especially like the “new books” section. The library puts together a display of over 20 recently released books. I really like reading the backs of the books to get a sneak peek before deciding which ones I want. The display offers books from many genres, which is helpful because you can find many different kinds of stories, even ones you might not normally pick up.

What are you reading right now?

Right now, I am reading a classic, Anne of Green Gables. It is a story about an orphan girl who gets adopted by the Cuthberts. This family of two has never dealt with kids before, so their experience with the very talkative and imaginative Anne Shirley is a whole new adventure.

What is your favorite series?

My favorite series is Harry Potter. I am an avid reader and have a long list of favorite books, but Harry Potter is at the top of that list. I love Harry Potter because it consists of adventure, and loyalty. This series is a magical one. Really! Dueling with wands, flying broomsticks, dragons and mermaids. These are all elements of these fantastical stories. 

To see Elena’s recommendations in our online catalogue, click here!

Meet our newest Kid Librarian, Iliyana! Iliyana is a rising 5th grader.

Iliyana’s display, featuring novels in verse, will be in the Children’s Room from July 28 – August 4. 

Q+A

• What’s your favorite thing about visiting the library?

  • Checking out books. I love reading!
• What are you reading right now?

  • I’m reading four books right now. Wishtree, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Odder, and Willodeen.

• What is your favorite book?

  • Good Different by Meg Eden.

• What are your hobbies besides reading?

  • Basketball, karate, writing stories, and math, other than subtraction.

To see Iliyana’s recommendations in our online catalogue, click here!

Meet our newest Kid Librarian, Phoebe! Phoebe is a rising 5th grader.

Phoebe’s display, featuring books with traveling adventurers, will be in the Children’s Room from July 21 – July 28.

Q+A

• What’s your favorite thing about visiting the library?

  • Getting new books!
• What are your other hobbies besides reading?

• • Dancing.
• What is something you like to learn about?
  • Math.

To see Phoebe’s recommendations in our online catalogue, click here!

Meet our newest Kid Librarian, Nathan! Nathan is a rising 6th grader.

Nathan’s display, Fun Books for Older Kids, will be in the Children’s Room from July 14 – July 21.

Q+A

• What’s your favorite thing about visiting the library?
  • I have really liked the activities in the meeting room. I especially liked doing the building activities with LEGO.
• What are you reading right now?
  • I am currently reading Harry Potter and The Cursed Child.
• What is your favorite book series? 
  • I really like reading the Percy Jackson series. It’s an exciting adventure series about heroes and Greek mythology.
• What are your other hobbies besides reading?
  • I like building LEGO creations and using them to make LEGO stop-motion animations.

To see Nathan’s recommendations in our online catalogue, click here!

Meet our first Kid Librarian, Audrey! Audrey is a rising 4th grader.

Audrey’s display, Animal Mysteries, will be in the Children’s Room from July 7 – July 14.

Q+A

What are you reading right now?

I am reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Oliver’s Ghost, and Cinders and Sparks.

What is your favorite book or book series? What would you want to tell other kids about this book/series?

Fabio the World’s Greatest Flamingo Detective is my favorite series because animals get the chance to be detectives just like humans. It is funny too!

What is your favorite thing about Bedford?

My favorite thing about Bedford is it has everything a kid likes- a toy store, an ice cream shop, a farm with animals, and it is home!

To see Audrey’s recommendations in our online catalogue, click here!

Meet our first Kid Librarian, Isabella! Isabella is a rising 5th grader.

Isabella’s display, The Best Graphic Novels for Summer, will be in the Children’s Room from June 27-July 6. 

Q+A

What are you reading right now?

Finally Heard and Not Quite a Ghost.

What is your favorite book or book series? 

My favorite book series is Hotel Flamingo by Alex Milway. I love the books Smile, Sisters, Ghosts, and Drama by Raina Telgemeier.

What is your favorite movie, TV show, or video game? What would you want to tell other kids about it?

My favorite movie is Coraline because it’s a bit scary and I like scary movies. One of my favorite TV shows is Are You Afraid of the Dark? because it is kids telling the ghost stories.

What is your favorite thing about Bedford?

My favorite thing about Bedford is Bedford Farms! Get the soft serve twist with sprinkles!

To see Isabella’s recommendations in our online catalogue, click here!

All students entering 3rd – 5th grade are asked to read one book chosen from a list of ten authors. We’ve created an Aspen List with some of the books from each author to make it easier for you, but it does not include everything. Click here for that list.

The authors are: 

• Gordon Kormon
• Lenore Look
• Pam Munoz Ryan
• Zanib Mian
• Katherine Applegate
• Nikki Grimes
• Mike Lupica
• Debbi Michiko Florence
• Ron Roy
• Saadia Faruqi

For information about Middle School and High School summer reading click here.

APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED. Check back this summer for the great displays made by our kid librarians.