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Laptime for Pipsqueaks

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers & Toddlers
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 colorfu...

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

Register Now
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.

wesolvemurders

Fine Book Discussion - We Solve Murders

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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

Register Now
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.

Journal with pen

Guided Journaling

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program Type:
Literary Event
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

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.

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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.

Wooden music notes, a rainbow, and maracas and tambourines with confetti around it

Music and Mindfulness

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Health & Wellness, Special
Age Group:
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families

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.

Register Now
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.

Photograph of a page of text with the word College highlighted in Green

Getting Started with the College Process

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

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.

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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.

group of kids with books

Little Folks & Friends

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
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. Toddl...

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

Register Now
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.

Illustrated image of a pair of owls and a stack of books

Little Owls

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Book Group, Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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

 

Register Now
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.

 

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Laptime for Pipsqueaks

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers & Toddlers
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 colorfu...

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

Register Now
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.

Trixie the dog

Books & BowWows

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Book Group, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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.

Register Now
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.

group of kids with books

Little Folks & Friends

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
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. Toddl...

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

Register Now
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.

Illustrated image of a pair of owls and a stack of books

Little Owls

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Book Group, Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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

 

Register Now
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.

 

Child making a card with art supplies in the frame

Mother's Day Cards and Crafts

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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.

Register Now
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.

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Laptime for Pipsqueaks

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers & Toddlers
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 colorfu...

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

Register Now
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.

A bee on a flower

Outdoor Wonders - A Pollinator's Adventure

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Bilingual Spanish, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Families

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

Register Now
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

Flor and guitar

¡FIESTA!

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Bilingual Spanish, Early Literacy, Special, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
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.

Register Now
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.

group of kids with books

Little Folks & Friends

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
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. Toddl...

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

Register Now
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.

Illustrated image of a pair of owls and a stack of books

Little Owls

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Book Group, Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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

 

Register Now
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.

 

Image of a tessellating pattern made out of paper

STEM Activity - Tessellations

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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. 

Register Now
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. 

Gail Greenstein

SHORTS: Listen, Talk, Go . . . May

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual, Book Group
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
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 discu...

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

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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

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Laptime for Pipsqueaks

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers & Toddlers
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 colorfu...

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

Register Now
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.

Heroine

Free To Read: Heroine

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors, Everyone

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.

Register Now
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.

group of kids with books

Little Folks & Friends

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
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. Toddl...

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

Register Now
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.

Illustrated image of a pair of owls and a stack of books

Little Owls

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Book Group, Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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

 

Register Now
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.

 

College Application on a desk with a pen

Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Families

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:

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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: