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Shorts: Listen, Talk, Go…

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual, Literary Event
Location: Online
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Virtual, Literary Event

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:
June O'Neill is reading The Fog Horn by Ray Bradbury A resident of Katonah for over 20 years, June was a founding member of Bedford Community Theatre, where she wore many hats (and wigs) in a variety of on and off-stage roles. She is currentl...

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

Caregivers join Miss Rachel for a storytime that 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 to encourage caregiver/child interaction. 

Please register, walk-ins welcome.

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

Tech Tuesday

11:00am - 6:00pm
Drop-In, Technology Class
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Drop-In, Technology Class
Event Details:
Stop by the Library on Tuesdays or call anytime! Technical questions answered in-person and over the phone, and personal appointments are available. Led by Katherine Whymark, Librarian for Adult Services & Programs. ...

Collection Connect - Kanopy Plus

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Class
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:
Did you know that with your Bedford Hills Free Library card, you can access Kanopy, an expertly curated collection? In this workshop, find out how to navigate this free service and learn more about Kanopy Plus, which includes British Cinema &...

Little Folks & Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Little Folks & Friends

Join Miss Rachel for a storytime that embraces toddlers' boundless energy 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. 

Please register, walk-ins welcome.

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

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

Caregivers join Miss Rachel for a storytime that 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 to encourage caregiver/child interaction. 

Please register, walk-ins welcome.

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

Guided Journaling

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

Guided Journaling

In this monthly workshop, participants will complete writing prompts geared towards eliminating the daunting idea of journaling and replacing it with interactive, fun activities for all ages and backgrounds. No prior journaling or writing experience necessary! 

Event Details:
Misty Yarnall earned her BA in Creative Writing from Purchase College. She is a member of the Teaching Artist Institute of Rochester and has facilitated workshops for writers of all ages through nonprofit organizations such as Writers & Books, Th...

Tech Tuesday

11:00am - 6:00pm
Drop-In, Technology Class
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Drop-In, Technology Class
Event Details:
Stop by the Library on Tuesdays or call anytime! Technical questions answered in-person and over the phone, and personal appointments are available. Led by Katherine Whymark, Librarian for Adult Services & Programs. ...

Little Folks & Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Little Folks & Friends

Join Miss Rachel for a storytime that embraces toddlers' boundless energy 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. 

Please register, walk-ins welcome.

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

Fox Read Community Read: Trap a Folktale Tiger! 

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Literary Event
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Tweens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Literary Event
Event Details:
Library patrons are invited to participate in Fox Read, a Community Read organized by The Bedford Teachers’ Association. Join us for a discussion at the Library about When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller, a Korean folktale about the cou...

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

Caregivers join Miss Rachel for a storytime that 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 to encourage caregiver/child interaction. 

Please register, walk-ins welcome.

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

Coffee and Chat

11:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-In
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:
Coffee & Chat -- Swing by the Library to see our new books and movies and enjoy a cup of coffee on us. Walk-ins are welcome.   ...

Tech Tuesday

11:00am - 6:00pm
Drop-In, Technology Class
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Drop-In, Technology Class
Event Details:
Stop by the Library on Tuesdays or call anytime! Technical questions answered in-person and over the phone, and personal appointments are available. Led by Katherine Whymark, Librarian for Adult Services & Programs. ...

Digital Smarts - Email Overload

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Class
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:
Email overload? Need help organizing your inbox? Need strategies for deleting, filing or unsubscribing? We can provide you with one-on-one help.     ...

Little Folks & Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Little Folks & Friends

Join Miss Rachel for a storytime that embraces toddlers' boundless energy 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. 

Please register, walk-ins welcome.

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

Fine Reading Book Group

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Book Group
Registration
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:
Funny, romantic, and poignant, Still Me follows Lou as she discovers who she is and who she was always meant to be—and learns to live boldly in her brave new world.     ...

Stories & Stretches - Family Yoga Storytime

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Certified children’s yoga instructor Lindsay Fletcher presents books, songs, simple poses and mindfulness activities in this program designed for preschoolers and their grown-ups. Discover how movement can bring stories to life in new ways, strengthe...

FIESTA

10:30am - 11:00am
Bilingual Spanish, Storytime
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Bilingual Spanish, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Flor Bromley presents stories, music, movement, and puppetry, in both English and Spanish. An entertaining and popular program to engage children ages 3-5. Flor Bromley is a recording artist, bilingual singer/songwriter, actress, storyte...

Tech Tuesday

11:00am - 6:00pm
Drop-In, Technology Class
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Drop-In, Technology Class
Event Details:
Stop by the Library on Tuesdays or call anytime! Technical questions answered in-person and over the phone, and personal appointments are available. Led by Katherine Whymark, Librarian for Adult Services & Programs. ...

Little Folks & Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Little Folks & Friends

Join Miss Rachel for a storytime that embraces toddlers' boundless energy 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. 

Please register, walk-ins welcome.

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

In BeTween Pages

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Book Group
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:
Tweens are invited to delve into stories; from realistic fiction to graphic novels. We will voice opinions about what we read over snacks. For our first discussion please bring a favorite book that you have already read. Elizabeth McGoldrick, M.Ed...

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

Caregivers join Miss Rachel for a storytime that 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 to encourage caregiver/child interaction. 

Please register, walk-ins welcome.

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

Little Owls Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Book Group
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:
Let the craft tell the story. Kids are invited to recreate the story through a themed craft after listening to wonderful new and funny familiar stories. Alanna Donohue is a reading specialist primarily working with students with dyslexia. She is a...