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StoryWalk: It's Spring!

03/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/11/2026 @ 5:00pm
Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Social Activity
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a spring StoryWalk through downtown Bedford! From March 16th to April 11th, the book It's Spring! by Renee Kurilla will be displayed at 8 locations.

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Social Activity
Event Details:

Join us for a spring StoryWalk through downtown Bedford! From March 16th to April 11th, the book It's Spring! by Renee Kurilla will be displayed at 8 locations.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
This event is in the "Adults" group

Surviving Spouses Support Group (Adult Services)

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Surviving Spouses Support Group is the third Friday of every month from 10am to 12pm at the Bedford Public Library.

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Surviving Spouses Support Group is the third Friday of every month from 10am to 12pm at the Bedford Public Library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

No Boards Needed: Family Game Night

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Social Activity
Age Group:
All Ages

Create your own adventure at No Boards Needed: Family Game Night on Monday, March 23 at 6pm.

Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own adventure at No Boards Needed: Family Game Night on Monday, March 23 at 6pm.

This event is in the "Children" group

Madame Mixie

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Media, Social Activity, STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Cindy in welcoming Madame Mixie to the Bedford Public Library for a colorful spring break adventure on Tuesday, March 24 at 4:00pm!

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Media, Social Activity, STEM, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Cindy in welcoming Madame Mixie to the Bedford Public Library for a colorful spring break adventure on Tuesday, March 24 at 4:00pm!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Bricks

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get creative with MacKenzie at Book Bricks on Thursday, March 26 at 6pm. Participants will spend the evening painting their favorite book covers on two paving bricks while reminiscing about their favorite childhood stories.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative with MacKenzie at Book Bricks on Thursday, March 26 at 6pm. Participants will spend the evening painting their favorite book covers on two paving bricks while reminiscing about their favorite childhood stories.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Spring Concert Series: Tim Mattingly

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Services at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Social Activity, World & Culture, Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for our Spring Concert Series, proudly sponsored by Legacy Appraisal! On the first Thursday of March, April, and May at 6pm, enjoy live musical performances on the Adult Services' floor.

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social Activity, World & Culture, Performance
Event Details:

Join us for our Spring Concert Series, proudly sponsored by Legacy Appraisal! On the first Thursday of March, April, and May at 6pm, enjoy live musical performances on the Adult Services' floor.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digital Discovery: Microsoft Office

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults

Join Mersi on Monday, April 6 at 6pm for Digital Discovery: Microsoft Office. You will learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel in clear, easy-to-follow terms.

Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mersi on Monday, April 6 at 6pm for Digital Discovery: Microsoft Office. You will learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel in clear, easy-to-follow terms.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Time: Rainy Days

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Early Education, Social Activity, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Chanel on Tuesday, April 7 at 10am for Baby Time: Rainy Days! Babies and their caregivers will celebrate the wonders of rain as we talk about how fun it is to splash and play, and how rain helps nature and flowers grow.

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Education, Social Activity, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Chanel on Tuesday, April 7 at 10am for Baby Time: Rainy Days! Babies and their caregivers will celebrate the wonders of rain as we talk about how fun it is to splash and play, and how rain helps nature and flowers grow.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Plant Swap

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Social Activity, STEM
Age Group:
Adults

Join MacKenzie on Thursday, April 9 at 6pm for Plant Swap! Connect with fellow plant lovers, share tips and tricks, and trade houseplants to refresh your collection.

Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Activity, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join MacKenzie on Thursday, April 9 at 6pm for Plant Swap! Connect with fellow plant lovers, share tips and tricks, and trade houseplants to refresh your collection.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Club: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of the Window and Disappeared

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Social Activity
Age Group:
Adults

Join Alex on Monday, April 13 at 6pm for Book Club! This month, we will be reading The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson.

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Activity
Event Details:

Join Alex on Monday, April 13 at 6pm for Book Club! This month, we will be reading The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Pre-K Discovery: Rooted in Indiana

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Early Education, STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join Lizzie on Tuesday, April 14 at 10am for Pre-K Discovery: Rooted in Indiana! In preparation for our annual Tree Giveaway, little learners will discover the wonders of trees.

Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Early Education, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lizzie on Tuesday, April 14 at 10am for Pre-K Discovery: Rooted in Indiana! In preparation for our annual Tree Giveaway, little learners will discover the wonders of trees.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
This event is in the "Children" group

Spies of the American Revolution

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Children

Join Chanel on Thursday, April 16 at 4pm for Spies of the American Revolution!

Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chanel on Thursday, April 16 at 4pm for Spies of the American Revolution!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Surviving Spouses Support Group (Adult Services)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Surviving Spouses Support Group is the third Friday of every month from 10am to 12pm at the Bedford Public Library.

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Surviving Spouses Support Group is the third Friday of every month from 10am to 12pm at the Bedford Public Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

V is for Victory Gardens

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Alex on Monday, April 20 at 6pm for V is for Victory Gardens! We'll be talking about the popularization of kitchen gardens during WWII to help combat food shortages and discuss how small space gardening can work in our homes today.

Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Alex on Monday, April 20 at 6pm for V is for Victory Gardens! We'll be talking about the popularization of kitchen gardens during WWII to help combat food shortages and discuss how small space gardening can work in our homes today.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Post-Birth Warning Signs

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us Tuesday, April 21 at 10am for Post-Birth Warning Signs. In partnership with IU Health, this program will cover postpartum preeclampsia, key warning signs, and healthy blood pressure ranges.

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us Tuesday, April 21 at 10am for Post-Birth Warning Signs. In partnership with IU Health, this program will cover postpartum preeclampsia, key warning signs, and healthy blood pressure ranges.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Annual Tree Giveaway

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us on Friday, April 24 from 9am-4pm (weather permitting) in the library parking lot for our Annual Tree Giveaway! We’ll be giving away Gray Dogwood, Persimmon, and Shagbark Hickory trees—perfect for adding some green to your home or yard.

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEM, Other
Event Details:

Join us on Friday, April 24 from 9am-4pm (weather permitting) in the library parking lot for our Annual Tree Giveaway! We’ll be giving away Gray Dogwood, Persimmon, and Shagbark Hickory trees—perfect for adding some green to your home or yard.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fly High

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children

Join Cindy on Tuesday, April 28 at 4pm for Fly High! Young flyers will learn the science behind kites before crafting their own kite to fly in the parking lot (weather permitting). For ages 6-12. Registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Cindy on Tuesday, April 28 at 4pm for Fly High! Young flyers will learn the science behind kites before crafting their own kite to fly in the parking lot (weather permitting). For ages 6-12. Registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Science and Nature Café: The Tree of Life

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Marion Mason from Hoosier National Forest for Science and Nature Cafe: The Tree of Life on Thursday, April 30 at 6pm. Oak trees are often referred to as the “trees of life” for their importance to wildlife, people, and the ecosystem.

Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Marion Mason from Hoosier National Forest for Science and Nature Cafe: The Tree of Life on Thursday, April 30 at 6pm. Oak trees are often referred to as the “trees of life” for their importance to wildlife, people, and the ecosystem.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Spring Concert Series: Emily Ann Thompson

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Services at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Social Activity, World & Culture, Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for our Spring Concert Series, proudly sponsored by Legacy Appraisal! On the first Thursday of March, April, and May at 6pm, enjoy live musical performances on the Adult Services' floor.

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social Activity, World & Culture, Performance
Event Details:

Join us for our Spring Concert Series, proudly sponsored by Legacy Appraisal! On the first Thursday of March, April, and May at 6pm, enjoy live musical performances on the Adult Services' floor.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Surviving Spouses Support Group (Adult Services)

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Surviving Spouses Support Group is the third Friday of every month from 10am to 12pm at the Bedford Public Library.

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Surviving Spouses Support Group is the third Friday of every month from 10am to 12pm at the Bedford Public Library.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room

Memorial Day

All Day
Bedford Public Library

The Library will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.