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Monster Mash

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Media, World & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ana and Alex for Monster Mash on Thursday, October 23rd at 6pm. We'll dive into famous scary movies from the 1930s and 1940s, explore classic film effect techniques, and wrap up with a fun trivia game! For ages 18 and up.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus

6:45pm–8:45pm
All Ages
Event Location: Harp Commons (Downtown Bedford)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social Activity
Event Details:

Join us on Friday, October 24th for a FREE movie in the park! At 7pm, we will be showing Disney's Hocus Pocus at Harp Commons!

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

Scream in a Scene

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Cindy on Tuesday, October 28th for Scream in a Scene! Listen as she reads a few Alvin Schwartz stories before you write your own two-sentence horror story and build a diorama of your favorite tale. Perfect for creatives age 9-17.

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

Trick-or-Treat at the Library

9:30am–4:30pm
Children, Teens
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Social Activity
Event Details:

Put on your best costume and come trick-or-treat at the Library on Friday, October 31st from 9:30am - 4:30pm.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Time: Tiny Tummies

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join Lizzy for Baby Time: Tiny Tummies on Tuesday, November 4th at 10am. Lizzy will sing songs and read stories about yummy foods to kiddos age 0-2. No registration required!

This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Pre-K Discovery: Signs of Friendship

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, World & Culture, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lizzie on Monday, November 10th at 10am for Pre-K Discovery: Signs of Friendship!

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

Pressures of Fame: Margaret Mitchell

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: World & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mersi on Monday, November 10 at 6pm for Pressures of Fame: Margaret Mitchell. In celebration of Mitchell's birthday, we'll take a deep dive into her life, legacy, and the phenomenon of Gone with the Wind.

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Veterans Day.

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

Crochet for Beginners

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join MacKenzie on Thursday, November 13 at 6pm for Crochet for Beginners! Whether you're brand-new or returning to build on your skills, this program will teach the single stitch and other basics in a fun, welcoming environment.

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

Cozy Creations

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Cooking, Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Cindy on Tuesday, November 18th at 4pm for Cozy Creations! Young chefs will learn how to make no-bake pies and decorate recipe cards. For ages 9-17. Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Our food and cooking programs may involve allergens. While we make efforts to accommodate allergies, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. Please inform us in advance if you or your child have any allergies. By participating, you assume responsibility for managing allergy-related risks.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Conversations - BPL

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Dream Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Other
Event Details:

We’re creating our Strategic Plan, and we want you to be a part of the conversation. Join us Tuesday, November 18th at the Bedford Public Library from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and share what you’d like to see from your Library.

Library Board Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Early Education, Storytime
Event Details:

Don’t miss a special Storytime with author Kenneth Kraegel on Thursday, November 20th at 4pm!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Offsite Event
Event Location: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Other
Event Details:

We’re creating our Strategic Plan, and we want you to be a part of the conversation. Join us Thursday, November 20th at Heltonville Community Center from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and share what you’d like to see from your 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 "All Ages" group

Baking Spirits Bright

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Waitlist
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Alex on Monday, November 24 at 6pm for Baking Spirits Bright. Get into the holiday spirit as we explore classic holiday treats and learn baking tips and techniques. You’ll also have the chance to decorate your own homemade sugar cookies!

Disclaimer(s)

Our food and cooking programs may involve allergens. While we make efforts to accommodate allergies, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. Please inform us in advance if you or your child have any allergies. By participating, you assume responsibility for managing allergy-related risks.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Gingerbread House Contest

12/08/2025 @ 9:00am–12/19/2025 @ 3:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your creativity and join our Gingerbread House Contest, a festive fundraiser supporting our local library!

Library Board Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Program Type: Other
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.

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 "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.