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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.

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.

Holiday Ornament Workshop

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

Children get into the holiday spirit with this creative program featuring holiday-themed arts and crafts.

In BeTween Pages

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

This month's read: 

Tangerine by Edward Bloor

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!

Fine Book Discussion - The Personal Librarian

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

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

Kitten Corner with Rock n' Rescue

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults & Seniors, Families
Drop-In, Special
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors, Families
Program Type: Drop-In, Special
Registration Required
Event Details:

Swing by our reading room to cuddle and play with kittens from our neighborhood animal rescue and cat therapy organization Rock n' Rescue.

Winter Fun & Drop-In Crafts

11:00am - 1:00pm
Tweens, Kids, Families
Drop-In, Crafts
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Drop-In, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in, have some hot cocoa and treats, and make paper snowflakes to help us decorate the Children’s Room window.

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Hills Free Library

Closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Hills Free Library

Closed for New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Hills Free Library

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Hills Free Library

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.

Healthy Living for the Brain and Body

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

At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health, including keeping our brains healthy and reduce risk of cognitive decline.

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.

Groove with The Pulse - Dance and Movement Workshop

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids
Health & Wellness, Special, Workshop
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive event where kids will explore different types of dance and movement!

¡FIESTA!

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

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.