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A cartoon diorama of a scene of a spooky house with ghosts and three kids trick or treating

Scream in a Scene

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group:

Children, Teens

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 ...

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.

The words "Trick or Treat" in the middles, surrounded by white ghosts holding a basket

Trick-or-Treat at the Library

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Event Details:

Put on your best costume and come trick-or-treat at the Library on Friday, October 31st from 9:30am - 4:30pm. All day long, your favorite Library staff will be dressed up and ready...

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.

parents holding children with vegetable cartoon characters--carrot, broccoli, and apple--holding hands under the words Baby Time! Tiny Tummies

Baby Time: Tiny Tummies

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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!

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!

A graphic of two kids talking in sign language, the title Pre-K Discovery: Signs of Friendship above them.

Pre-K Discovery: Signs of Friendship

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Pre-K

Event Details:

Join Lizzie on Monday, November 10th at 10am for Pre-K Discovery: Signs of Friendship! With help from our friends at Indiana University ASL Club, kiddos ages 3-5 will learn about t...

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!

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Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Veterans Day.

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.

Community Conversations - Heltonville

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
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.

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.

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!

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.