Sunday, December 31st: closed
Monday, January 1st: closed
The library will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd at 9am.
Checkout a digital magazine!
Did you know that the Library has a collection of digital magazines for you to enjoy? We have many familiar print titles like The New Yorker and some, like Town and Country, that we have never offered in print. In addition, we also have digital-only journals ~ PC World and Macworld are just a click away!
New issues are released simultaneously with print editions, and may even be available for immediate download before the print copies arrive at the library.
There are no limits to checkouts. You can take out as many issues as you want and keep them as long as you wish. There are no overdues and no fines!
The digital backlist is always available.
It is easy to read digital magazines online through a browser or download them on the RBdigital app.
Library Holiday Hours
The holiday hours for the library:
Sunday, December 24th: closed
Monday, December 25th: closed
The Library will reopen on Tuesday, December 26th at 9 am.
Device Buying Advice
MONDAY, DEC. 11
2:00-5:00 pm
Got questions about which device best suits your needs?
Or not sure about that device listed on your gift list?Just stop by the Shared Study Room located next to the Reference Desk and get tips from our Head of Reference.
Or not sure about that device listed on your gift list?Just stop by the Shared Study Room located next to the Reference Desk and get tips from our Head of Reference.
This is a ‘drop-in’ program – no registration needed.
Video Games from the Library
Everyone expects to find books and movies at the library, but did you know we have a large selection of video games too? Whether you want to play an old favorite or check out a new release (maybe before you purchase it), we have tons of games for you.
We have games for:
Games go out for 3 weeks, and they can be renewed! There is a limit of 6 games per household.
Games rated E through T are in the Teen Room on the second floor, and M games are near the DVD section on the first floor.
Don’t see a title you’re looking for? Leave a comment at the Reference Desk or by emailing us – we’re always looking for new titles to buy!
December TAG Events
TAG (Teen Activities Group) meets most Wednesdays at 1:30 pm during the school year and is open to everyone in grades 6 through 12. We enjoy snacks and all different kinds of activities – crafts, games, movies, experiments, and more! There is no sign-up – just drop in!
Upcoming TAG meetings:
12/6: HOLIDAY CRAFTS We’ll have tons of craft materials, including perler beads and our button maker, so you can make gifts for friends and family.
12/13: STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (Re)watch the first movie in the trilogy before The Last Jedi is released.
12/20: SNOW GLOBES Make your own winter wonderland in a jar.
Art Show
Artists for the 2017-2018 Biennial Community Art Show sponsored by the Bedford Free Public Library Art Steering Committee:
Stephanie Angelo, L’Inconnue, acrylic on canvas
Judy Babcock, Abstract Waterlilies, acrylic
Bob Bass, Three by Two, archival inkjet print
Bob Bass, Great Swell at Lucy Vincent Beach, archival inkjet print
Robert Bicknell, Graniteville Reflections, archival inkjet print
Marcia Bushnell, Refugees in Transit, oil on canvas
Melinda Dietrich, North Point Cove, watercolor
Melinda Dietrich, Squam Lake, watercolor
Anita Feld, Tree Peony #7, wood block
Elizabeth Flemings, Mist Rising, acrylic
Elizabeth Flemings, Cliff Hangers, solar etching with collage
Maria Green, Reflection, collage and woodblock monoprint
Brian Guay, Brian the Farmer
Tim Martin, Sea Wall and Wildflowers, acrylic
Victoria Roark, Shawsheen River, pastel
Sarah Scoville, Purple Haze, monoprint/acrylic on paper
Sarah Scoville, Beach House 4, monoprint/acrylic on paper
Doris Smith. Happy Owls #2, woodcut
Doris Smith, Happy Owls #10, woodcut
Laura Wallace, Smoking the Bees, batik
Linda Wolk Old Albeuquerque,New Mexico, archival inkjet print
Linda Wolk, ‘Zozo, New Mexico, archival inkjet print
Please email any corrections to names or titles to charlottes.studio@gmail.com.
Show on view Monday, Nov. 20 until Wed. Jan. 10.
Please join us for a reception honoring the artists, Saturday, Dec. 2, 5-6 pm.
Hours and directions to the library can be found at www.bedfordlibrary.
Chilton Automotive
Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs! Chilton Library offers step-by-step service and repair procedures, along with a labor estimating tool to help you confidently determine your next move.
Music From the Library
Did you know that you can get digital music from the library as well as CDs?
Sign up for Freegal, which allows you three free MP3s per week – they’re yours to keep, no expiration!
Or try hoopla, which has whole albums to stream or download to your device (these only last a week, but you can check out up to 10 per month!).
Of course, you can always search our catalog for music CDs as well.
Small Portable Scanner
Our new Doxie Flip scanner is perfect for scanning on the go! It is battery operated and lightweight so you can easily scan photos, index cards, stamps, and other objects wherever you are. The AutoStitch feature helps you scan larger images, too.