Upcoming Events
Drop in, have some hot cocoa and treats, and make paper snowflakes to help us decorate the Children’s Room window. While you’re here, don’t forget to pick up some winter-themed reading to keep you cozy as we head into school vacation week!
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.
Little Folks & Friends
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.
Children in Grades K-2 come together at the library for weekly art activities and thematic read alouds.
Ever wanted to keep a diary or start a journal? Join us for a fun workshop where you’ll learn creative ways to track your thoughts, dreams, reading and/ or daily habits in your very own notebook!
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
In this special four-week series, preschoolers entering Kindergarten next Fall and their guardians enjoy stories and activities specifically designed to enhance early learning skills and social/emotional development. Guardians receive tips and other library resources to prepare children for what to expect - and what’s expected of them - in Kindergarten.
Community Partnerships
The Library partners with Country Childrens Center and the Discovery Center in Bedford Hills as well as the Mount Kisco Childcare Center to introduce preschools to the Library. Regular group visits include storytimes, a craft project, and exploring the collection.
StoryWalk
The StoryWalk® Project combines early literacy and family engagement with fresh air and outdoor activity. Beautiful picture book pages are displayed on posts spaced on the path along Lake Marie at the Bedford Hills Memorial Park. Take a walk and enjoy a memorable literary experience!
Halloween
An annual event especially for babies to age 6, children meet at the Library dressed in costume for a trick or treat walk together to downtown businesses. Followed by not-so-scary Halloween stories at the Bedford Hills Train Station.