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Pre-K Discovery: Busy Trucks

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Pre-K

Event Details:

Explore the world of trucks with Lizzie on Tuesday, September 9th at Pre-K Discovery: Busy Trucks! Together, we’ll read about big rigs, learn to recognize road signs, and craft ste...

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Civic Engagement, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the world of trucks with Lizzie on Tuesday, September 9th at Pre-K Discovery: Busy Trucks! Together, we’ll read about big rigs, learn to recognize road signs, and craft steering wheels.

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From Nature to Canvas

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join MacKenzie on Thursday, September 11th at 6pm for From Nature to Canvas! Make your own paints from flowers, plant powders, and fruits while learning about the other ways you ca...

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join MacKenzie on Thursday, September 11th at 6pm for From Nature to Canvas! Make your own paints from flowers, plant powders, and fruits while learning about the other ways you can make paint from nature. This program is for artists of all ages.

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Wrapped in Tradition: Onigiri's Impact on Japanese Culture and Manga

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join Mersi on Monday, September 15th at 6pm for Wrapped in Tradition! We will be making onigiri and talking about the symbolism of the rice ball in Japanese culture and manga. You'...

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, World & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mersi on Monday, September 15th at 6pm for Wrapped in Tradition! We will be making onigiri and talking about the symbolism of the rice ball in Japanese culture and manga.

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The Case of the Missing Book

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join Cindy on September 16th at 4pm for The Case of the Missing Book! A rare book has vanished, and it’s up to you to solve the case using forensic science. From DNA and fingerprin...

Event Location: Bedford Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Cindy on September 16th at 4pm for The Case of the Missing Book! A rare book has vanished, and it’s up to you to solve the case using forensic science.

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Map Magic

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, STEM, World & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the world of cartography with Lizzy on Thursday, September 25th at Map Magic. Learn why cities and towns are located near specific natural resources while you create your very own map. This program is open to children ages 9-17.

Scream in a Scene

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Upcoming
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.

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving

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

The Library will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.

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.