Hey, kids! Summer reading starts on July 1st! When you’ll sign up, you’ll get a pet to read to all summer long. (It’s a pretend pet.) You’ll also get your first collectible critter badge to fit this year’s animal theme.
Ms. Elaine and Ms. Bethany have the scoop in the video, and you can visit the Summer Reading page to get all of the details.
Sign up at bedfordlibrary.beanstack.org!
The Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library are holding a
Last Chance! Fall Book Sale. Saturday, October 16th from 10 am to 2 pm.
Outside under the portico (curbside pickup area).
Help them clear excess inventory.
Bargains Galore!
Today is Earth Day, and we have quick picks ready for you! Browse these books for information and inspiration.
Skip to End of CarouselCelebrate Earth Day on April 22nd (and every day!) with these recommended books and documentaries.
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You can use this EMF meter to detect electromagnetic field radiation from cell towers, Wi-Fi routers, overhead AC power lines, transformers, and household appliances. It is a well-known staple in ghost hunting kits. Ghost hunters will also want our UV LED Flashlight because ghosts may be visible in different light spectrums.
Is working on D.I.Y. projects one of your goals for the spring? Take a look at our Library of Things page to reserve a Laser Distance Measure, Magnetic Stud Sensor, Thermal Leak Detector, or another of the many useful tools in our collection. We also have just what you need to preserve family photos or VHS tapes from the past if that is one of your goals!
TAG (Teen Activities Group) is for everyone in middle school and high school and normally meets every other Wednesday. Right now, we’re offering take-and-make kits available every other week, first-come first-serve, at our contact-free pick-up location.
Week of April 12 – 3D Coloring Puzzle – Grab a bag of supplies to color and build a 3D puzzle. Kits will be available, first come first served, next to the library contact-free pickup tables.
Week of April 26 – Pom Pom Flowers – Grab a bag of supplies to learn how to make pom pom flowers out of yarn and pipe cleaners. Kits will be available, first come first served, next to the library contact-free pickup tables.
Women’s History Month just wrapped up last week, but it’s never too late to take a look at these great books. (Looking for even more recommendations? Take a look at our full collection of book lists.)
Picture Book Biographies
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Skip to End of CarouselMany, many thanks to the folks who created such fantastic dioramas this year! We are once again blown away by the creativity and care that goes into making these dioramas.
Unfortunately, we received only a handful of entries, but we think they’re all winners! We are going to forgo voting this year, but you can still enjoy the photos of the dioramas.
We hope for another robust year of dioramas in 2022 – start thinking of ideas now!