Did you know that the library has a new beehive? We’re doing our part to support honey bee populations by hosting a hive of Italian bees on the roof. The bees are settling in, and all are welcome to watch the buzzing from the mezzanine windows, looking toward the high school. (Grab a graphic novel while you’re there!)
On Exhibit in the Gallery….
Finding Beauty in Chaos:
Paintings by Wilson Hunt and Photographs by Steven Duede
September 14 to November 8, 2017.
Paintings by Wilson Hunt and Photographs by Steven Duede
September 14 to November 8, 2017.
Wilson Hunt
Wilson Hunt is an abstract expressionist painter and digital photographer, living and working in Boston. He developed his interest in things visual as an undergraduate at Harvard. He has studied at Harvard, Syracuse University, the Museum School in Boston, and Mass Art.
Steven Duede
An artist, transitioning from painting and mixed media in the late 2000’s to working exclusively in photography, Steven Duede brings a sense of painting to his use of the camera. A transplant from Ohio, Steven has been living and working in the Boston area since 2001.
Flag Stories and Showing with Sharon McDonald
On Saturday, May 13th, from 11am to 4 pm, the Library is hosting a “Flag Stories and Showing” with Town Historian, Sharon McDonald. This drop by event is part of the Freedom’s Way Hidden Treasures 2017, a month long program celebrating and promoting the natural, historical and cultural resources of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area.
Tumblebooks: try the new app!
Tumblebooks, the library’s read-along book subscription on the computer, now has a new app to make it easier than ever to share fun books with kids. Just download the app and sign in with your library card.
Please note that this will only work for Bedford patrons whose library cards begin with 24861_____. If your card came from a different library, check to see if that library has a subscription.
Happy reading!
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May TAG Events
TAG is a weekly program for everyone in grades 6-12, Wednesdays starting at 1:30 PM. There is no registration needed – just drop in with your friends! We have different snacks and activities every week.
5/3 Beanboozled
Lawn Clippings or Lime? Booger or Juicy Pear? Which jelly bean will you get? (We’ll also have regular jelly beans for the less adventurous.)
5/10 Friendship Bracelets
Create colorful bracelets to share with friends this summer.
5/17 Movie: Labyrinth
Sarah wishes the Goblin King would take away her annoying little brother, but when he does, she must find her way through the Labyrinth to retrieve him.
5/24 Ice Cream Taste Test
Who has the best chocolate and vanilla ice cream around? This blind taste test will determine a winner!
5/31 Giant Games on the Lawn
Say goodbye to TAG for the year with giant games and snacks on the lawn.
Meet the Author!
Monday, May 8th 7 pm.
Mystery Writer Sherry Harris will speak to the general public and members of the Hanscom AFB Book Club about how her Garage Sale series came to be.
Sherry started bargain hunting in second grade at her best friend’s yard sale. As an adult, she honed her bartering skills moving around the country while her husband served in the Air Force. Sherry uses her love of garage sales, her life as a military spouse, and her time living in Massachusetts (at Hanscom AFB) as inspiration for the Sarah Winston Garage Sale series.
Tagged for Death, The Longest Yard Sale, All Murders Final, and A Good Day to Buy are available through our catalog now.
Welcome to a virtual tour of our Library
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!
Medicare 101- What you need to know
Understanding your Medicare Options
Tuesday, May 2 – 7pm
” Becoming medicare eligible soon ? A representative from Tufts Health Plan will be
at the Library on Tuesday, May 2nd at 7pm, to give a Medicare 101 presentation on understanding medicare and your medical options.”
Barbara Lynch from the Tufts Health Plan will review your Medicare options, including answers to these questions:
What is Medicare and how does it work?
How can you enroll in Medicare?
When can you enroll in Medicare?
What other options are available in addition to Medicare?
This program is free and open to the public.
Reading Without Walls Challenge
Join this reading challenge! Gene Luen Yang, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, writes amazing graphic novels. He’s also set a nation-wide Reading Without Walls challenge. The Bedford Free Public Library has a special program to help you keep track of your progress in the challenge. The Challenge will run from Sunday, April 9th, through Wednesday, May 31st, and you can click here to sign up a few days early!
Here’s Gene to tell you more about his challenge:
April TAG Events
TAG is a weekly program for everyone in grades 6-12, Wednesdays starting at 1:30 PM. There is no registration needed – just drop in with your friends! We have different snacks and activities every week.
4/5 Duct Tape Crafts
Get creative making duct tape wallets, jewelry, and more!
4/12 Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Newt Scamander gets into magical trouble in 1926 New York City.
4/19 NO TAG – School Vacation
4/26 Team Trivia
Bring your thinking caps and compete in small teams against your fellow TAGers.