Bedford Free Public Library

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Our monthly craft program for adults features a different craft every month. February's craft: Intro to Junk JournalingLearn the basics of Junk Journaling, a form of creative art journaling featuring upcycled materials and focusing on creativity over perfection.…Learn More

Everyone is welcomed to knit with Norma.

Non-walking babies 0-18 months and their caregivers can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Lapsit lasts approxmately 25 minutes, but babies and caregivers are welcome to stay for playtime following the program.…Learn More

This is part of the Library Speakers Consortium program. It is an online program. Click here to register. Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era.…Learn More

Discover the art of Bullet Journaling in this fun and hands-on workshop! Learn how to organize your schedule, track goals, and explore your creative side through layouts, doodles, and calligraphy. Perfect for anyone curious about turning planning into a personal expression.…Learn More

Join Rachel for an early literacy based all-ages storytime with an alphabet theme! Each week's storytime will highlight a specific letter, and feature rhymes, flannels and songs. Alphabet Storytime is best for families with toddlers and preschoolers, though families with children of all ages are welcome.…Learn More

Join Shay for a cookie decorating afternoon. You must register to guarantee a spot, but we may have extra cookies day-of if there is space.

Join us in the meeting room for crafts, games and activities celebrating the winter olympics. Best for children in Kindergarten - 5th grade, sibling welcome.

Get creative with an evening of Lego Building! All Legos are provided, and have to remain here in the library. This is an unguided program. Recommended for ages 4+, there will be a small amount of Duplos for younger siblings.

"Let's a go" play Mario Party! Come join Shay for an hour of Mario Party Superstars and more!

Join us for a special evening storytime during school vacation week with Miss Nicole. Come in your pajamas for stories, songs and rhymes before returning home for bed. This storytime is recommended for children ages 4-7, siblings welcome. No registration or tickets are required.…Learn More

Join us for a special evening storytime during school vacation week with Miss Nicole. Come in your pajamas for stories, songs and rhymes before returning home for bed. This storytime is recommended for children ages 4-7, siblings welcome. No registration or tickets are required.…Learn More

Everyone is welcomed to knit with Norma.

Welcome to the Summer Olympics. .. Baby Edition! Come explore some activities to encourage your baby to develop their gross motor skills and have fun. Events will include baby basketball, "swimming" (in a kiddie pool filled with plastic balls), weightlifting, and of course, the 100-meter crawl.…Learn More

Join Rachel once a month for all things Pokemon. We'll have themed crafts and activities, plus time and space for fans to meet and discuss their favorite parts of the game/show. While children may bring Pokemon cards with them, we will not be leading the game and we will not allow trading during the event.…Learn More

Children ages 7-10 and their caregivers can join us for some Mario Kart fun! Take turns playing Mario Kart on the big screen. Space is limited and registration is required.

The Coconut Grove Fire of 1942In 1942, the place to be and be seen in Boston was the Coconut Grove nightclub in the Bay Village. The terrible fire that engulfed the Coconut Grove on November 28 of that year remains the worst nightclub fire in US history.…Learn More

Join professional musicial Sarah Gardner in the meeting room for singing, dancing, and lots of music-making. This program is a band style where children play various instruments together. Family Music with Sarah is best for children ages 0-5 and a caregvier.…Learn More

The Bedford Bibliophiles Book Club reads a variety of fiction and non-fiction, encourages thoughtful discussion, and fosters community and a love of reading. Our book this month is: Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson

Toddler Storytime is aimed primarily at children 18 mo - 3 years. This storytime is only 20 minutes. All songs, rhymes and flannel boads are repeated every week to help children learn and grow into storytime expectations. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

Family Storytime is designed for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Children and caregiver(s) will listen to stories, dance, rhyme and more in an early literacy based storytime that lasts approximately 30 minutes. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

This is part of the Library Speakers Consortium program. It is an online program. Click here to register. Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.…Learn More

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Join us for a monthly movie night, showing a variety of films old and new. Free popcorn is provided!This month's movie: TBA

Everyone is welcomed to knit with Norma.

Non-walking babies 0-18 months and their caregivers can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Lapsit lasts approxmately 25 minutes, but babies and caregivers are welcome to stay for playtime following the program.…Learn More

Join Rachel for an early literacy based all-ages storytime with an alphabet theme! Each week's storytime will highlight a specific letter, and feature rhymes, flannels and songs. Alphabet Storytime is best for families with toddlers and preschoolers, though families with children of all ages are welcome.…Learn More

Join the Bedford Free Public Library and the Parents Diversity Council for a celebration of Lunar New Year. Join us at 2 PM in the cafeteria for crafts and activities run by volunteers. At 3 PM, we'll move to the auditorium for performances by Bedford Chinese Instrumental Ensemble and New England Wushu Martial Arts.…Learn More

Sing, dance, and make merry noise. We'll explore rhythm and multiple musical instruments and manipulatives in this guided exploration of music and movement for young children and their caregivers. Dress comfortably. Music and percussion instruments are great for early literacy development and this may be a good fit for more active children that wiggle though storytime.…Learn More

Toddler Storytime is aimed primarily at children 18 mo - 3 years. This storytime is only 20 minutes. All songs, rhymes and flannel boads are repeated every week to help children learn and grow into storytime expectations. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

Family Storytime is designed for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Children and caregiver(s) will listen to stories, dance, rhyme and more in an early literacy based storytime that lasts approximately 30 minutes. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

This is part of the Library Speakers Consortium program. It is an online program. Click here to register. Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them.…Learn More

Everyone is welcomed to knit with Norma.

Non-walking babies 0-18 months and their caregivers can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Lapsit lasts approxmately 25 minutes, but babies and caregivers are welcome to stay for playtime following the program.…Learn More

Join us as we create a craft to benefit others. This program will be offered various times throughout the spring and may include creating kindness rocks, decorating bags for the food banks, creating dog toys for an animal shelter and more. Specific project and recommended ages based on difficulty to be announced closer to the event.

Join Rachel for an early literacy based all-ages storytime with an alphabet theme! Each week's storytime will highlight a specific letter, and feature rhymes, flannels and songs. Alphabet Storytime is best for families with toddlers and preschoolers, though families with children of all ages are welcome.…Learn More

Join us for a special Storytime & Craft. Learn about the holiday Eid through stories and a craft. No registration necessary. Best for ages 4+.

Drop in and out to explore the different sensory experiences in the meeting room at your children's pace and interest level. Stay 10 minutes or the whole hour - the choice is yours. Open to children 0-5 and their caregivers.

Shelf to Table is a twist on the traditional book club - each month, we'll talk about and sample dishes from a different cookbook. Attendees are encouraged to cook one of the recipes in the book to share, and then we'll discuss how we felt about the recipes and the book overall.…Learn More

Toddler Storytime is aimed primarily at children 18 mo - 3 years. This storytime is only 20 minutes. All songs, rhymes and flannel boads are repeated every week to help children learn and grow into storytime expectations. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

Family Storytime is designed for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Children and caregiver(s) will listen to stories, dance, rhyme and more in an early literacy based storytime that lasts approximately 30 minutes. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

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Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Our monthly craft program for adults features a different craft every month. Check back for more details!

Non-walking babies 0-18 months and their caregivers can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Lapsit lasts approxmately 25 minutes, but babies and caregivers are welcome to stay for playtime following the program.…Learn More

This is part of the Library Speakers Consortium program. It is an online program. Click here to register. You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.…Learn More

Join Rachel for an early literacy based all-ages storytime with an alphabet theme! Each week's storytime will highlight a specific letter, and feature rhymes, flannels and songs. Alphabet Storytime is best for families with toddlers and preschoolers, though families with children of all ages are welcome.…Learn More

Sweet vs Savory! Crunchy vs Chewy! Who will win the ultimate snack competition! Come hang out and vote in our ultimate snack bracket. The winner will be a featured snack at TAG later in the month!

Toddler Storytime is aimed primarily at children 18 mo - 3 years. This storytime is only 20 minutes. All songs, rhymes and flannel boads are repeated every week to help children learn and grow into storytime expectations. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

Family Storytime is designed for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Children and caregiver(s) will listen to stories, dance, rhyme and more in an early literacy based storytime that lasts approximately 30 minutes. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Non-walking babies 0-18 months and their caregivers can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Lapsit lasts approxmately 25 minutes, but babies and caregivers are welcome to stay for playtime following the program.…Learn More

Use tools to explore inside old/broken/defunct technology. Open to children in grades K-5 with a caregiver.

Join Rachel for an early literacy based all-ages storytime with an alphabet theme! Each week's storytime will highlight a specific letter, and feature rhymes, flannels and songs. Alphabet Storytime is best for families with toddlers and preschoolers, though families with children of all ages are welcome.…Learn More

Join Rachel once a month for all things Pokemon. We'll have themed crafts and activities, plus time and space for fans to meet and discuss their favorite parts of the game/show. While children may bring Pokemon cards with them, we will not be leading the game and we will not allow trading during the event.…Learn More

Toddler Storytime is aimed primarily at children 18 mo - 3 years. This storytime is only 20 minutes. All songs, rhymes and flannel boads are repeated every week to help children learn and grow into storytime expectations. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

Family Storytime is designed for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Children and caregiver(s) will listen to stories, dance, rhyme and more in an early literacy based storytime that lasts approximately 30 minutes. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

This is part of the Library Speakers Consortium program. It is an online program. Click here to register. Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.…Learn More

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Join us for a monthly movie night, showing a variety of films old and new. Free popcorn is provided!This month's movie: TBA

Non-walking babies 0-18 months and their caregivers can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Lapsit lasts approxmately 25 minutes, but babies and caregivers are welcome to stay for playtime following the program.…Learn More

Join Rachel for an early literacy based all-ages storytime with an alphabet theme! Each week's storytime will highlight a specific letter, and feature rhymes, flannels and songs. Alphabet Storytime is best for families with toddlers and preschoolers, though families with children of all ages are welcome.…Learn More

Join professional musicial Sarah Gardner in the meeting room for singing, dancing, and lots of music-making. This program is a band style where children play various instruments together. Family Music with Sarah is best for children ages 0-5 and a caregvier.…Learn More

The Bedford Bibliophiles Book Club reads a variety of fiction and non-fiction, encourages thoughtful discussion, and fosters community and a love of reading. Our book this month is: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Join us as we create a craft to benefit others. This program will be offered various times throughout the spring and may include creating kindness rocks, decorating bags for the food banks, creating dog toys for an animal shelter and more. Specific project and recommended ages based on difficulty to be announced closer to the event.

Join professional musicial Sarah Gardner in the meeting room for singing, dancing, and lots of music-making. This program is a band style where children play various instruments together. Family Music with Sarah is best for children ages 0-5 and a caregvier.…Learn More

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Shelf to Table is a twist on the traditional book club - each month, we'll talk about and sample dishes from a different cookbook. Attendees are encouraged to cook one of the recipes in the book to share, and then we'll discuss how we felt about the recipes and the book overall.…Learn More

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Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Our monthly craft program for adults features a different craft every month. Check back for more details!

From a tiny anole and a huge Komodo dragon to the venomous Gila monster, lizards can look very different. How are they similar? How do their differences actually help lizards survive around the world and even here? Find out about some of the amazing abilities of different lizards and don’t miss our special lizard guests.…Learn More

From a tiny anole and a huge Komodo dragon to the venomous Gila monster, lizards can look very different. How are they similar? How do their differences actually help lizards survive around the world and even here? Find out about some of the amazing abilities of different lizards and don’t miss our special lizard guests.…Learn More

Join us for themed crafts and activities celebrating the grooviest cat around - Pete the Cat! Best for ages 3+

Get creative with an evening of Lego Building! All Legos are provided, and have to remain here in the library. This is an unguided program. Recommended for ages 4+, there will be a small amount of Duplos for younger siblings.

Join us for a monthly movie night, showing a variety of films old and new. Free popcorn is provided!This month's movie: TBA

Join Rachel once a month for all things Pokemon. We'll have themed crafts and activities, plus time and space for fans to meet and discuss their favorite parts of the game/show. While children may bring Pokemon cards with them, we will not be leading the game and we will not allow trading during the event.…Learn More

Join professional musicial Sarah Gardner in the meeting room for singing, dancing, and lots of music-making. This program is a band style where children play various instruments together. Family Music with Sarah is best for children ages 0-5 and a caregvier.…Learn More

The Bedford Bibliophiles Book Club reads a variety of fiction and non-fiction, encourages thoughtful discussion, and fosters community and a love of reading. Our book this month is: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Toddler Storytime is aimed primarily at children 18 mo - 3 years. This storytime is only 20 minutes. All songs, rhymes and flannel boads are repeated every week to help children learn and grow into storytime expectations. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

Family Storytime is designed for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Children and caregiver(s) will listen to stories, dance, rhyme and more in an early literacy based storytime that lasts approximately 30 minutes. Weekly storytimes (except Baby Lapsit storytime) require tickets as space is limited.…Learn More

Join us in the Meeting Room every Wednesday after school at 1pm for activities and snacks! Everyone in middle school and high school is welcome.

Non-walking babies 0-18 months and their caregivers can join us for a lap based storytime with books, bounces, rhymes and more. Enjoy bonding, fun and learning! Lapsit lasts approxmately 25 minutes, but babies and caregivers are welcome to stay for playtime following the program.…Learn More