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Pre-K Discovery: Rooted in Indiana

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, 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

5:00pm–6:00pm
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
This event is in the "Children" group

Spies of the American Revolution

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
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
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

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, 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

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
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

9:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
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

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Digital Discovery: Canva 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: 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

Baby Time: May Flowers

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

Join Chanel on Tuesday, May 05 at 10am for Baby Time: May Flowers! We'll celebrate spring and talk about the beautiful way flowers come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. For babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Activity
Event Details:

Join Alex on Monday, May 11 at 6pm for Book Club! This month, we will be reading The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. 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: At The Market

10:00am–11:00am
Pre-K
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lizzie on Tuesday, May 12 at 10am for Pre-K Discovery: At The Market! We'll sing songs and read stories about farmers and the yummy foods they grow and sell at the market.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cardboard Creators: Craft the Wild Robot

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

Join Chanel on Thursday, May 14 at 4pm for Cardboard Creators: Craft the Wild Robot. Use your imagination and creativity to craft your own version of Roz from the science fiction book Wild Robot by Peter Brown. For ages 6-12.

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

Baby-Led Weaning

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Mersi on Monday, May 18 at 4pm for Baby-Led Weaning. WIC will be here to teach parents and caregivers how to prepare table food for babies. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Building America

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
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?

Library Board Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

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

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

Work Force Ready

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Other
Event Details:

Join Alex on Wednesday, May 27 at 6pm for Work Force Ready! We will walk through the WIN Career Readiness Program and learn basic tips and tricks when it comes to job searching and landing interviews. For teens and adults.

Library Board Meeting

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