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Craft Lab: Yarn Crafts

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

Try different techniques to craft a simple square out of yarn. Choose to crochet a granny square or make a woven coaster using a cardboard loom.

In BeTween Pages

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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:

Books are available at the Patron Services Desk, simply mention you are with In BeTween Pages when requesting.

This month's reads (Choose one or read both):

Big Library Read: Virtual Author Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Kids, Families
Author Event, Virtual, Literary Event
Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Author Event, Virtual, Literary Event
Event Details:

Join the Big Library Read community for a FREE live author event on November 21 for a live reading, audience Q&A, and story writing fun for the whole family!

SHORTS: Listen, Talk, Go . . . October

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:

Elizabeth McGoldrick is reading.

Hosted and Moderated by Heide Shilstone.

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.

Fine Book Discussion: Summer of ‘69 by Elin Hildebrand

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

Fine Adult Book Group

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

Event Details:

Four siblings experience the drama, intrigue, and upheaval of the '60s summer when everything changed in Elin Hilderbrand's #1 New York Times bestselling historical novel. Welcome to the most tumultuous summer of the twentieth century.

Tech Tuesday

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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-in tech support from 4-6 pm; Spanish translator available upon request.

 

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.

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Hills Free Library

Tech Tuesday

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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-in tech support from 4-6 pm; Spanish translator available upon request.

 

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.

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.

Big Picture

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

Picture books are not only for your littlest ones. During this monthly session, we use picture books and activities to spark discussions around complex themes including Social and Emotional Learning topics and social justice issues.

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.

Free to Read - Go Tell It on the Mountain

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teens, Adults & Seniors
Book Group
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

“To defend oneself against a fear is simply to insure that one will, one day, be conquered by it; fears must be faced” - James Baldwin

¡FIESTA!

10:30am - 11:30am
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.

Tech Tuesday

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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-in tech support from 4-6 pm; Spanish translator available upon request.

 

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.

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.

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.

Books & BowWows

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

Collection Connect - Discover Medici

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Drop-In, Technology Workshop
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Drop-In, Technology Workshop
Registration Required

Collection Connect

This is a hands-on workshop teaching patrons how to use digital WLS resources; computers and chromebooks available for use.

Event Details:

Discover this exciting new streaming service available with your library card - Medici TV.

Tech Tuesday

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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-in tech support from 4-6 pm; Spanish translator available upon request.

 

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.