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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 "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.

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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 "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.

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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.

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 "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.

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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.

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

Digital Discovery: Canva for Beginners

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Media, STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Mersi on Monday, May 04 at 6pm for Digital Discovery: Canva for Beginners! Learn how to create digital prints and fun materials on the free version of the design platform. For teens and adults. Registration required.

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Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Creative Media, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mersi on Monday, May 04 at 6pm for Digital Discovery: Canva for Beginners! Learn how to create digital prints and fun materials on the free version of the design platform. For teens and adults. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Building America

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children

Join Cindy on Tuesday, May 19 at 4pm for Building America! Learn how architecture and design transformed America before taking on three design challenges: a Skyscraper, a Bridge, and a Switchback Road. Are you up for the task?

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, May 19 at 4pm for Building America! Learn how architecture and design transformed America before taking on three design challenges: a Skyscraper, a Bridge, and a Switchback Road. Are you up for the task?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Science and Nature Cafe: The Story of Smokey the Bear

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Bedford Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
All Ages

We’ve all heard of Smokey but do you really know his story? Join MacKenzie on Thursday, May 21 at 6pm for Science and Nature Cafe: The Story of Smokey the Bear.

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

We’ve all heard of Smokey but do you really know his story? Join MacKenzie on Thursday, May 21 at 6pm for Science and Nature Cafe: The Story of Smokey the Bear.

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.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Bedford Public Library

The Library will be closed Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day.

Labor Day

All Day
Bedford Public Library

The Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

Veterans Day

All Day
Bedford Public Library

The Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Bedford Public Library

The Library will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Bedford Public Library

The Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th for Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th for Christmas.

New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Bedford Public Library

The Library will be closed Thursday, December 31st and Friday, January 1st for New Year's.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed Thursday, December 31st and Friday, January 1st for New Year's.