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Job Searching Online

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 Mersi on April 24 at 6pm to learn how to create a professional resume and search for jobs online. We’ll explore tools like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Canva to help you get started, and you’ll receive guidance on what to bring to your job search.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tree Giveaway

9:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us on April 25 from 9am-4pm (weather permitting) in the library parking lot for our Annual Tree Giveaway! We’ll be giving away Tulip Trees, Pawpaws, and Ninebarks—perfect for adding some green to your home or yard.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Story Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: The Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us on April 28 at 6pm for Adult Story Time! Enjoy a reading of The Geranium by Flannery O’Connor, followed by a thoughtful discussion of the story’s themes and characters. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

From Sweet to Savory: Teen Baking 101

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lizzy on April 28 at 6pm for a fun and delicious Teen Baking 101 session! Teens will learn the basics of baking while preparing blueberry scones, focusing on measuring and following directions. 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 "Adults" group.

NLCS Parent Training

5:00pm - 6:15pm
Adults
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Parent Training coordinated by North Lawrence Community Schools. First session: 5:00-6:15pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NLCS Parent Training

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Adults
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Parent Training coordinated by North Lawrence Community Schools. Second session: 6:30-7:15pm.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Baby Time: Home Sweet Home

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

Join Taylor on May 6 at 10am for Baby Time: Home Sweet Home! We’ll share sweet stories, sing interactive songs, and enjoy free-play time together—all while exploring the comforting theme of what makes a home.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of browsing with MacKenzie at Navigating the Internet on May 6 at 6pm!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

All-Abilities Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Activity, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join April for All-Abilities Club on May 7 at 1pm as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with activities that promote calm and self-care.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafty Critters

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Cindy for Crafty Critters on May 7 at 4pm as we read Mossy by Jan Brett and explore the beauty of nature through art! We'll gather natural materials outside (weather permitting) and decorate animals inspired by Mossy the turtle.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

From Sweet to Savory: Teen Cooking 101

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lizzy on May 8 at 6pm for Sweet to Savory: Teen Cooking 101 and learn how to take your ramen to the next level! Teens will explore cooking basics and simple ways to upgrade their noodles using the library’s kitchen cart.

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 "Adults" group.

The Bias Breakdown

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

Join Mersi for The Bias Breakdown: Understanding Media Bias on May 12 at 6pm to learn how to recognize bias in the media we encounter every day.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Pre-K Discovery: Seeds and Sprouts

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

Join Lizzie for Pre-K Discovery: Seeds & Sprouts on May 13 at 10am or 2pm to explore how seeds grow through stories, songs, and hands-on fun!

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Pre-K Discovery: Seeds and Sprouts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pre-K
Open
Registration Required
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lizzie for Pre-K Discovery: Seeds & Sprouts on May 13 at 10am or 2pm to explore how seeds grow through stories, songs, and hands-on fun!

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.

Adult Story Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: The Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Activity, Storytime
Event Details:

Join April for Adult Story Time on May 19 at 6pm to enjoy a reading of The Rocking-Horse Winner by D.H. Lawrence. After the story, stick around for a thoughtful group discussion exploring its themes and meaning. Ages 18+. 

Library Board Meeting

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

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Memorial Day.

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.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Independence Day.

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.

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.