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2024 Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/29 - 8/16
Special, Summer Reading
Registration
Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Special, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children in Grades K and up are invited to participate in our Adventure Begins at the Library Summer Reading Challenge!

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

StoryWalk - Once Upon A Book

All Day 6/29 - 8/16
Special, Summer Reading
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Special, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Once Upon a Book by Grace Lin and Kate Messner is on view during our Summer Reading Program. Through vibrant illustrations and lyrical text, readers are invited to explore each page as they follow Alice on her adventure into

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Crafting a Memory Keepsake

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

Crafting a Memory Keepsake

In this monthly workshop, participants will complete prompts geared to stimulate creativity.

Event Details:

Join a supportive community of people seeking to share their stories, recognize patterns in their interactions and habits, and reflect on their truth.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Make a Zine!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Crafts, Summer Reading, Workshop
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Tweens, Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Summer Reading, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Arts and activism unite in this open-ended workshop where children will transform a single piece of 8.5 x 11” paper into a zine on a topic of their choice. We will talk about zines as a tool for sharing ideas and as a form of artistic expression.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Tech Tuesday

11:00am - 6:00pm
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. 

Our Spanish translator is available after 3 pm

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Dive Into Reading at The Pool - Lunch Bunch

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

For pool members: Grab your lunch or a snack and join us for delightful summer stories in the shade near the kiddie pool at the Bedford Hills Memorial Park.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
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:

Bring in your smartphone or tablet, and we can work together to download the WLS Application, so you can have easy access to the Library Catalog and a digital copy of your library card.

 

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

Little Folks & Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

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

Family Movie Night: Migration

8:00pm - 10:00pm
Movie, Special, Summer Reading
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Movie, Special, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City.

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

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Tech Tuesday

11:00am - 6:00pm
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. 

Our Spanish translator is available after 3 pm

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Dive Into Reading at The Pool - Lunch Bunch

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

For pool members: Grab your lunch or a snack and join us for delightful summer stories in the shade near the kiddie pool at the Bedford Hills Memorial Park.

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

Little Folks & Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Craft / STEAM Lab

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether your child is ready to learn a new craft or simply flex their creativity, they can find supplies and resources in our Children’s room.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Little Owls on Vacation

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Book Group, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children come together at the Library to enjoy entertaining stories, participate in a read-aloud session, and engage in hands-on craft projects inspired by themes found in books. Walk-ins welcome.

 

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

Laptime for Pipsqueaks

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Tech Tuesday

11:00am - 6:00pm
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. 

Our Spanish translator is available after 3 pm

This event is in the "Preschoolers & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Dive Into Reading at The Pool - Lunch Bunch

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

For pool members: Grab your lunch or a snack and join us for delightful summer stories in the shade near the kiddie pool at the Bedford Hills Memorial Park.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kinder Crew: BHES

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special, Storytime
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is your child entering Kindergarten at Bedford Hills Elementary School this Fall? Get to know some of the other children and parents during this special read aloud just for incoming Kindergarteners!

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

Little Folks & Friends

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Craft / STEAM Lab

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether your child is ready to learn a new craft or simply flex their creativity, they can find supplies and resources in our Children’s room.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Big Picture

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Book Group, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration
Location: Bedford Hills Free Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Picture books are not only for little ones.