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A green paint can dripping into spinach, a red paint can dripping into beets, an orange/yellow paint can dripping into turmeric, and a blue paint can dripping into a blue flower, symbolizing how nature can be turned into art

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

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group:

Children, Teens

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 v...

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.

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From Nature to Canvas

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Full
Registration Required
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.

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!

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.