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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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

SHORTS: Listen, Talk, Go . . . September

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:

Mindy Yanish is reading Snowfall by Deesha Philyaw; please join us!

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.

Crafting a Memory Keepsake: Mini Memoir

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

Crafting a Memory Keepsake

In this monthly workshop, participants will complete prompts geared to stimulate creativity.

Event Details:

Join a supportive community of people seeking to share their stories, recognize patterns in their interactions and habits, and reflect on their truth. This creative workshop encourages us to explore our lives through writing and other arts.

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.

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.

 

Voter Registration Day!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Drop-In, Special
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Drop-In, Special
Event Details:

Stop by the Library when representatives from the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan non-profit organization, are here to share information and register citizens

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Craft Lab: Unique and Unusual Art Books

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Crafts
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this open-ended workshop, children transform basic materials into books that will surprise and delight you.

 

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 Reading Book Discussion

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Book Group
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required

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:

A thrilling story about love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams, set amidst the glamour and glitz of Radio City Music Hall in its mid-century heyday.

Large Print Copies are available

Collection Connect - Hoopla

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Do you know that the Library has free digital resources, but feel uncertain how they work?

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Chapter Chat

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

Get cozy and read at the library! We’ll have books on display for you to choose from or you can bring your own.

Stories Behind the Songs with Sam Hollander

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Author Event
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Rock, Roll, and Revel!!

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.

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:

Engaging in sensory and art activities helps children explore the world around them, develop fine motor skills, learn cause and effect, and express themselves. Plus, they're loads of fun!

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.