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Laptime for Pipsqueaks

Friday, January 24, 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...

Event Details:

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

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Encouraged

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

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Event Details:

For Adults and Seniors, join us once a month at the Bedford Hills Community House to discuss popular fiction novels.This month's selection is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedi...

Encouraged
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Group
Encouraged
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

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Special
Age Group:
Preschoolers & Toddlers
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 co...

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers
Program Type: Drop-In, Special
Encouraged
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

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
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. ...

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

Wednesday, January 29, 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...

Event Details:

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

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Encouraged

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

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Crafts, Special
Age Group:
Kids, Families
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 ...

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Drop-In, Crafts, Special
Encouraged
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

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
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...

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Encouraged
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

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Tweens
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 AndersonIn middle school, words can be weapons or gifts. They can win friends, make enemies, and sometimes change everything. When cell ...

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Group
Encouraged

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

Friday, January 31, 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...

Event Details:

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

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Encouraged

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

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Families
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, lany...

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Drop-In, Crafts
Encouraged
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

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Special
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors, Families
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. 

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors, Families
Program Type: Drop-In, Special
Encouraged
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

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 12:15pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults & Seniors
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. Now, at the Aspen Spri...

Encouraged
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Group
Encouraged
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

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Technology Workshop
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Navigating the world of dating apps isn’t as simple as swiping left or right—it’s an art and a science! In this exciting tech talk, we’ll guide you through the process of creating ...

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

Wednesday, February 5, 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...

Event Details:

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

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Encouraged

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

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Book Group, Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group, Crafts
Encouraged
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

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Families
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:Current coll...

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

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
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...

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Encouraged
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

Friday, February 7, 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...

Event Details:

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

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Encouraged

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

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive event where kids will explore different types of dance and movement! From ballet to hip-hop, they'll learn basic steps and rhythms, while developi...

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special, Workshop
Encouraged
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!

Tuesday, February 11, 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. 

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 Theatr...

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Bilingual Spanish, Early Literacy, Special, Storytime
Encouraged

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.

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

Little Folks & Friends

Wednesday, February 12, 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...

Event Details:

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

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Encouraged

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

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Book Group, Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group, Crafts
Encouraged
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.

The Art of Change

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
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...

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Encouraged
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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Valentine Card Making - Drop-In Workshop

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bedford Hills Free Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Spread some love this season at the library! We’ll have all the supplies you need to make your own unique valentines so you can create sweet cards to share with friends, family, or...

Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Drop-In, Crafts
Encouraged
Event Details:

Spread some love this season at the library! We’ll have all the supplies you need to make your own unique valentines so you can create sweet cards to share with friends, family, or someone special.