Support the Library
Fund Drive Letter November 2011 click here
More than just books. . .
The Bedford Hills Free Library offers a multitude of resources of information about our community and beyond. Patrons enjoy free Wi-Fi, use of library computers, access to a large selection of newspapers and magazines, books, audio books, DVDs, and music CDs as well as participation in our ever-popular children’s programs.
We rely on the generosity of community members and our patrons for much
of the funding of operation costs.
Contributions & matching gifts enable us to meet the needs and expectations of our patrons. We are only partially funded by the Town of Bedford.
Donations are tax deductible and can be made on-line by clicking the "Donate" button on the left or sent by mail to:
Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main Street, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
If you would like to receive our mailings, please contact our director,
Rhoda Gushue at 914-666-6472 or email: director@bedfordhillsfreelibary.org
Other Ways to Help the Bedford Hills Free Library
Fund Drive Letter 2011 click here
Recycle Printer Cartridges
On-going drive to recycle inkjet & laser cartridges. Ask in your workplace if they would support us. Your donation will generate money for us while keeping these items out of our landfills!
Bring used ink cartridges counted and in a garbage bag to the library office. No original packaging please, if possible.
Please no donations of copier or printer repair parts.
Shop On-line & Support the Library
Register at www.onecause.com, select the Bedford Hills Free Library as the cause you'd like to support and start shopping - it's that easy!
Hundreds of favorite On-line retailers, special discounts and all of them donating a percentage of your purchase to the Bedford Hills Free Library -- from 1%, 2%, in some cases up to 20%!
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Support our ongoing Book & Media Sale
We are not accepting adult books during the month of January and February, except for DVDs, books on CD and music CDs.
We are accepting children's items and adult DVDs & Books on CD & Music CDs.
Gently used books are always on sale in the library foyer, from 50 cents to $2 unless marked otherwise. Titles range from best sellers, to old classics, to cookbooks,
many baby care books. Many children & teen titles, nice hardcovers.
Donations of gently used books (old & new), DVDs, music CDs, books on CD and puzzles appreciated.
Guidelines: No text books, encyclopedias, magazines or yellowed paperbacks.
Donations accepted during library hours, please call.
Help by paying library fines promptly
Buy a Tote Bag, designed for us by a local artist & patron
The Bedford Hills Free Library is doing its part to support the Town of Bedford’s 20% by 2020 energy reduction plan. Join us by buying our spacious tote bag, ideal for carrying books and other items, $10.
Purchase a lovely matted print of favorite storybook characters. Perfect for decorating your child's room or to give as a gift.
Starry Story Art, Inc. will donate proceeds to us from your purchase.
Selections available in the Children's room.
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If you buy directly from Starry Story Art please let us know so that we
may benefit from the sale.
Wondering how far your donated dollars go?
- $16-$25 buys one DVD
- $25-$85 buys a CD audio book
- $187 buys a year’s subscription to The New York Times
- $1,000 updates the library’s travel section
- $3,200 covers the yearly cost of all our magazine subscriptions
Thank you to all of our donors.
What is the public library worth to you?
Ever wonder how much you would have to pay, out-of-pocket, for the services you receive from your public library?
Library Use Value Calculator shows total value of your library use.
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Enter number of times per month you and family members
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Estimated cost of what you would have paid at the store
will be calculated on the right. - Total value shown at the bottom of the page.
Click here for an explanation on the values used for the calculator
Be an Advocate
Libraries are essential centers for learning, innovation and opportunity but, they are constantly struggling for adequate funding. Advocate Alerts
Be an Advocate by contacting your elected officials to tell them how important public libraries are to you.
