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StoryWalk - Patchwork / Retazos by Matt de la Peña

All Day 3/1–3/31
Everyone
Bilingual Spanish, Drop-In, Literary Event
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bilingual Spanish, Drop-In, Literary Event
Event Details:

Patchwork / Retazos, by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Corinna Luyken, is a picture book that celebrates the idea that a person's identity is a beautiful, evolving collection of experiences, emotions, and potential, much lik

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Tech Tuesday

All Day
Adults & Seniors
Technology Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Technology Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Stop by the library for Tech Tuesday every week, from 11 am - 6 pm! Come with your device and any questions. Our librarians are here to help. Need bilingual support or have a question on another day?

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Busy Bees Storytime (Toddlers & Preschoolers)

10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join the Busy Bees for a high-energy storytime full of wiggles, giggles, and learning.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Little Owls Crafts & Stories

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

Kids dive into a themed art project with plenty of time to create and experiment. They can also browse picture books that build on the week’s topic. Perfect for young makers and book lovers in Pre-K through 2nd grade.

 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Crafternoon: Quilt Squares

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

March Craft: Quilt Squares

This event is in the "Tweens" group

In BeTween Pages (Tween Book Club)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens
Book Group
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Tweens get together and delve into stories, from realistic fiction to graphic novels. We express our opinions through conversation, writing, drawing, and other creative activities. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group

Little Sprouts Storytime (Babies & Toddlers)

10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Through songs, simple stories, lap bounces, and rhymes, we support early language development and bonding in a lively and welcoming environment. This program lays the foundation for a lifelong love of books and connection.

 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Fine Book Discussion - The View From Lake Como

12:15pm–1:15pm
Adults & Seniors
Book Group
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Books & BowWows

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Drop-In, Special
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Drop-In, Special
Registration Encouraged

Books & BowWows

Children learning to read are invited to read a few pages from a favorite book or show their favorite illustrations to Trixie the Labrador Retriever, a Pet Partners certified therapy dog accompanied by her owner. 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Tech Tuesday

All Day
Adults & Seniors
Technology Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Technology Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Stop by the library for Tech Tuesday every week, from 11 am - 6 pm! Come with your device and any questions. Our librarians are here to help. Need bilingual support or have a question on another day?

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Music and Mindfulness

10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Early Literacy, Health & Wellness, Special
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Literacy, Health & Wellness, Special
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come sing, move, and find your calm! Children will explore their emotions through lively songs, fun movement, and storytelling activities designed to help them connect with their feelings.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Off the Shelf (Middle School Book Club)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Book Group
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for our Middle School Book Club where we will explore standout YA titles across genres, from thrillers to contemporary to fantasy. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Busy Bees Storytime (Toddlers & Preschoolers)

10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join the Busy Bees for a high-energy storytime full of wiggles, giggles, and learning.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Little Owls Crafts & Stories

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

Kids dive into a themed art project with plenty of time to create and experiment. They can also browse picture books that build on the week’s topic. Perfect for young makers and book lovers in Pre-K through 2nd grade.

 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

SHORTS: March

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Book Group, Special
Registration Encouraged
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Book Group, Special
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Mitch Horn is reading
Heide Shilstone is the Host & Moderator

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group

Little Sprouts Storytime (Babies & Toddlers)

10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers & Toddlers
Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Through songs, simple stories, lap bounces, and rhymes, we support early language development and bonding in a lively and welcoming environment. This program lays the foundation for a lifelong love of books and connection.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Friday Flicks

3:30pm–5:00pm
Kids, Families
Movie
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Movie
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us at the library on the final Friday of every month for an after-school movie. Grab some popcorn and a comfy cushion to sit on and enjoy a fun, family-friendly film to kick off the weekend. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Let's Play - Family Board Games

10:00am–2:00pm
Preschoolers & Toddlers, Tweens, Kids, Families
Drop-In
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Game on! Drop in anytime during our open hours to play a variety of board games as a family or with friends. From timeless classics to fun strategy and new cooperative games, we’ve got something for everyone.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Tech Tuesday

All Day
Adults & Seniors
Technology Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Technology Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Stop by the library for Tech Tuesday every week, from 11 am - 6 pm! Come with your device and any questions. Our librarians are here to help. Need bilingual support or have a question on another day?

This event is in the "Kids" group

STEM: Rubber Band - Powered Lego Cars

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Drop-In, Special, Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Drop-In, Special, Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Put your engineering skills to the test by designing and building a rubber band–powered car using Lego. Kids experiment with simple machines and stored energy and create a car that zooms.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Digital Smarts: Setting up Social Media

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Technology Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Technology Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

About Digital Smarts: In person workshops include one-on-one help regarding various topics. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Paper Play: 3D Art

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Drop-In, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Drop-In, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Explore creativity in three dimensions with paper sculptures. Cut, fold, and shape paper to create unique sculptural artworks while experimenting with form, balance, and design.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pollinator Power

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Bilingual Spanish, Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Bilingual Spanish, Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Young nature lovers discover the fascinating world of bees, butterflies, and flowers. Children will explore the Library’s Pollinator Garden and learn how pollinators help our planet through observation and hands-on activities.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Kindness Rocks: Drop-In Rock Painting

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Everyone
Drop-In, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Spread kindness one rock at a time. Drop in to paint rocks with cheerful designs and positive messages, then take them home or hide them around the community to brighten someone’s day.