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Tech Tuesday

11:00am - 5:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Drop-In
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Drop-In

Tech Tuesday

Event Details:

It's Tech Tuesday every week. Technical questions are answered in-person by appointment and over the phone. Drop-ins welcome. 

Spanish translator available after 3pm.

 

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Little Folks & Friends

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

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!

 

Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Little Owls

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

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

 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

SHORTS: Listen, Talk, Go . . . January

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

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.

Event Details:

Alllison Chernow is reading The Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant

Hosted and Moderated by Heide Shilstone.

 

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group.

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

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

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!

Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Fine Book Discussion: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women

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

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

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group.

Sensory Play Saturday

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers & Toddlers
Drop-In, Special
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers
Program Type: Drop-In, Special
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sensory and art activities are a great way for children to explore their surroundings, build fine motor skills, understand cause and effect, and express their creativity. And of course, they're also a lot of fun!

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Tech Tuesday

11:00am - 5:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Drop-In
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Drop-In

Tech Tuesday

Event Details:

It's Tech Tuesday every week. Technical questions are answered in-person by appointment and over the phone. Drop-ins welcome. 

Spanish translator available after 3pm.

 

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Little Folks & Friends

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

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!

 

Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Lunar New Year - Drop-In Crafts & Treats

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Families
Drop-In, Crafts, Special
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Drop-In, Crafts, Special
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a special drop-in crafts program at the library! This year marks the transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake, symbolizing introspection, transformation, and growth.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

The Art of Change

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults & Seniors
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a desire to create meaningful change in your life but aren't sure how to do it? Join Mindy Yanish for a dynamic series of conversations inspired by Nancy Levin’s The Art of Change.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

In BeTween Pages

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Book Group
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required

In BeTween Pages

Tweens delve into popular fiction, graphic novels, and more and gather to voice their opinions and perspectives. 

Event Details:

This month’s read:

Posted by John David Anderson

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group.

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

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

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!

Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
Tweens, Kids, Families
Drop-In, Crafts
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Drop-In, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is your child (ages 5+) ready for their very own library card? Make it a fun day out and get them signed up! While you're here, they can create a personalized beaded keychain, lanyard, or bracelet to hold their shiny new card.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Kitten Corner with Rock n' Rescue

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults & Seniors, Families
Drop-In, Special
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors, Families
Program Type: Drop-In, Special
Registration Required
Event Details:

Swing by our reading room to cuddle and play with kittens from our neighborhood animal rescue and cat therapy organization Rock n' Rescue.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Free to Read - Impulse by Ellen Hopkins

12:15pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults & Seniors
Book Group
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

In sharp, searing free verse divided into two-page chapters, Hopkins portrays three teens—Vanessa, Tony, and Conner —who have just survived suicide attempts.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tech Connect: How to Date Online

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults & Seniors, Everyone
Health & Wellness, Technology Workshop
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Technology Workshop
Event Details:

Navigating the world of dating apps isn’t as simple as swiping left or right—it’s an art and a science!

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Little Folks & Friends

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

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!

 

Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Little Owls

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

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

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Successfully Navigating the College Admissions Process

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

Families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen are invited to this Zoom session to learn more about navigating the college admissions process.

Topics include:

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

The Art of Change

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults & Seniors
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a desire to create meaningful change in your life but aren't sure how to do it? Join Mindy Yanish for a dynamic series of conversations inspired by Nancy Levin’s The Art of Change.

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group.

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

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

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!

Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Groove with The Pulse - Dance and Movement Workshop

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids
Health & Wellness, Special, Workshop
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive event where kids will explore different types of dance and movement!

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

¡FIESTA!

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

FIESTA

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



Event Details:

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.