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Laptime for Pipsqueaks

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

This storytime utilizes "lap bounces," fingerplays, songs, and picture books to underline the importance of talking, singing, and reading with babies. Puppets, shakers, and colorful scarves also engage our littlest patrons and encourage caregiver/child interaction. 

If you are new to Storytimes, please register to receive reminders and any schedule changes. Walk-ins are also welcome!

Rachel Izes is the coordinator for the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Fine Book Discussion - We Solve Murders

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Book Group
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For Adults and Seniors, join us once a month at the Bedford Hills Community House to discuss popular fiction novels.

Guided Journaling

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults & Seniors
Literary Event
Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Literary Event
Event Details:

Start your weekend by exploring a creative and reflective process in the comfort of your home. Through guided journaling, we explore our ideas and memories through fun, interactive prompts.

Music and Mindfulness

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Early Literacy, Health & Wellness, Special
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Literacy, Health & Wellness, Special
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come sing, move, and find your calm! Children will explore their emotions through lively songs, fun movement, and storytelling activities designed to help them connect with their feelings.

Getting Started with the College Process

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Virtual, Workshop
Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Virtual, Workshop
Event Details:

Are you a high school sophomore or junior or the parent of one who is feeling overwhelmed by starting the college application process? Join Mollie Reznick from The College Connection in this virtual workshop.

Little Folks & Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Little Folks & Friends

We embrace the boundless energy of toddlers and focus on stories, singing, and movement. Storytimes are centered on a theme to increase vocabulary and knowledge of a subject. Toddlers learn sounds, letter/number recognition, and language patterns while having fun with their caregivers and peers.

If you are new to Storytimes, please register to receive reminders and any schedule changes. Walk-ins are also welcome!

 

Rachel Izes is the coordinator of the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Little Owls

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Book Group, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Children in Grades K-2 come together at the library for weekly art activities and thematic read alouds.

 

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

This storytime utilizes "lap bounces," fingerplays, songs, and picture books to underline the importance of talking, singing, and reading with babies. Puppets, shakers, and colorful scarves also engage our littlest patrons and encourage caregiver/child interaction. 

If you are new to Storytimes, please register to receive reminders and any schedule changes. Walk-ins are also welcome!

Rachel Izes is the coordinator for the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Books & BowWows

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids
Book Group, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Children learning to read share a few pages or show illustrations from a favorite book to Trixie the Labrador Retriever, a Pet Partners certified therapy dog accompanied by her owner. Walk-ins welcome.

Little Folks & Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Little Folks & Friends

We embrace the boundless energy of toddlers and focus on stories, singing, and movement. Storytimes are centered on a theme to increase vocabulary and knowledge of a subject. Toddlers learn sounds, letter/number recognition, and language patterns while having fun with their caregivers and peers.

If you are new to Storytimes, please register to receive reminders and any schedule changes. Walk-ins are also welcome!

 

Rachel Izes is the coordinator of the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Little Owls

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Book Group, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Children in Grades K-2 come together at the library for weekly art activities and thematic read alouds.

 

Mother's Day Cards and Crafts

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Drop-In, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Drop-In, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Create a heartfelt card or special gift that's sure to make Mom smile! Join us for a fun crafting session where we'll provide all the supplies you need to design a special Mother's Day surprise.

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

This storytime utilizes "lap bounces," fingerplays, songs, and picture books to underline the importance of talking, singing, and reading with babies. Puppets, shakers, and colorful scarves also engage our littlest patrons and encourage caregiver/child interaction. 

If you are new to Storytimes, please register to receive reminders and any schedule changes. Walk-ins are also welcome!

Rachel Izes is the coordinator for the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Outdoor Wonders - A Pollinator's Adventure

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Families
Bilingual Spanish, Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Bilingual Spanish, Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for a nature-inspired event series where children can learn about the outdoors and connect with the natural world around them. Sessions take place on

¡FIESTA!

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Bilingual Spanish, Early Literacy, Special, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Bilingual Spanish, Early Literacy, Special, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

FIESTA

Flor Bromley presents stories, music, movement, and puppetry, in both English and Spanish. An entertaining and popular program to engage young families.



Flor Bromley is a recording artist, bilingual singer/songwriter, actress, storyteller and puppeteer. She has a degree in Acting, Musical Theatre Performance and a BA in Theatre Education. She is originally from Peru.

Little Folks & Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Little Folks & Friends

We embrace the boundless energy of toddlers and focus on stories, singing, and movement. Storytimes are centered on a theme to increase vocabulary and knowledge of a subject. Toddlers learn sounds, letter/number recognition, and language patterns while having fun with their caregivers and peers.

If you are new to Storytimes, please register to receive reminders and any schedule changes. Walk-ins are also welcome!

 

Rachel Izes is the coordinator of the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Little Owls

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Book Group, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Children in Grades K-2 come together at the library for weekly art activities and thematic read alouds.

 

STEM Activity - Tessellations

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Drop-In, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Drop-In, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Discover the art of tessellations in this hands-on workshop. Learn how repeating patterns fit together without gaps, then create your own unique design using simple shapes and colors. 

SHORTS: Listen, Talk, Go . . . May

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Virtual, Book Group
Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Virtual, Book Group
Event Details:

SHORTS: Listen, Talk, Go...

Do you like a good story, but are too busy to commit to a book club? The Library presents a monthly series for adults. Hear great short stories read aloud followed by a short discussion.

Gail Greenstein The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas 
by Ursula K. Le Guin 
Heide Shilstone, Host & Moderator

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

This storytime utilizes "lap bounces," fingerplays, songs, and picture books to underline the importance of talking, singing, and reading with babies. Puppets, shakers, and colorful scarves also engage our littlest patrons and encourage caregiver/child interaction. 

If you are new to Storytimes, please register to receive reminders and any schedule changes. Walk-ins are also welcome!

Rachel Izes is the coordinator for the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Free To Read: Heroine

12:15pm - 1:15pm
Adults & Seniors, Everyone
Book Group
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Heroine is a captivating and powerful exploration of the opioid crisis—the deadliest drug epidemic in American history—through the eyes of a college-bound softball star.

Little Folks & Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Little Folks & Friends

We embrace the boundless energy of toddlers and focus on stories, singing, and movement. Storytimes are centered on a theme to increase vocabulary and knowledge of a subject. Toddlers learn sounds, letter/number recognition, and language patterns while having fun with their caregivers and peers.

If you are new to Storytimes, please register to receive reminders and any schedule changes. Walk-ins are also welcome!

 

Rachel Izes is the coordinator of the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Little Owls

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Book Group, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Children in Grades K-2 come together at the library for weekly art activities and thematic read alouds.

 

Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Families
Virtual, Workshop
Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group: Teens, Families
Program Type: Virtual, Workshop
Event Details:

Join our Zoom session for high school juniors and parents to learn how to use the summer productively to craft compelling college applications.

Topics include: