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Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday for Christmas.

New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday for New Year's.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Winter Reading Challenge

01/05/2026 @ 8:00am–02/28/2026 @ 11:45pm
All Ages
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Shake off the winter blues and join the Bedford Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge! Open to all ages, this challenge encourages you to read and have fun while exploring everything your library has to offer.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Time: Birthday Parties!

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Education, Social Activity
Event Details:

Join Lizzy on Tuesday, January 6 at 10am for Baby Time: Birthday Parties! Little ones (ages 0-2) and their caregivers will sing songs and enjoy stories about birthdays while exploring the months of the year. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Activity, World & Culture, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us on Monday, January 12 at 6pm for Book Club! This month, we will be reading Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters. No need to sign up, just bring your book and join us in the program room for community and discussion!

This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Pre-K Discovery: We've Got Rhythm!

10:00am–11:00am
Pre-K
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Early Education, Social Activity, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lizzie on Tuesday, January 13 at 10am for Pre-K Discovery: We've Got Rhythm! Kiddos (ages 3-5) will learn about patterns and music through fun songs and stories. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

When Nature Strikes!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Cindy on Tuesday, January 13 at 4pm for When Nature Strikes!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Activity, World & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ana on Thursday, January 15 at 6pm for Royals: The Fashion and Influence of the British Monarchy. We'll cover the different ways British royalty influenced our culture and fashion trends for decades. For ages 16 and up.

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

Wonderful Winter Birding

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Alex and MacKenzie on Thursday, January 22 at 6pm for Wonderful Winter Birding! We'll talk about the different kinds of birds you may see this winter and learn how we can attract them to our yards. For ages 18 and up.

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

Made in Indiana

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Cooking, STEM, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mersi on Monday, January 26 at 6pm for Made in Indiana: A Brief History of Early Homesteading. We'll make butter in a jar while learning about the different ways we can be self-sufficient! For ages 16 and up. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Blizzard Breakout: A Tween Escape Room

4:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Social Activity, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Cindy on Tuesday, January 27 at 4pm for Blizzard Breakout! Tweens (ages 9-12) will step into the boots of young park rangers caught in a fierce snowstorm.

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

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
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.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

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

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

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

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

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