May 2024

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Thursday, May 26:30—8:30 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Leen Lecture: Author Hank Phillippi Ryan

Leen Lecture: Author Hank Phillippi RyanThe Bedford Library Foundation is pleased to host author Hank Phillippi Ryan for this spring's Leen Lecture. HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is the USA Today bestselling author of 15 psychological thrillers, winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award.…Learn More
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Monday, May 66:00—8:00 PMRichmond RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Bedford Youth Lacrosse Monthly Board Meeting

For more information, contact Dennis Purnell at 978-764-1582 or go to the Bedford Cannons website.

Monday, May 66:30—8:30 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Bedford Democratic Committee

For more information contact Katy Cutshall at 603-471-9142 or bedfordnh. dems@gmail. com.
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Tuesday, May 710:00—10:30 AMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110
TentBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Mother Goose Time for Ages 0-24 Months

Mother Goose Time for Ages 0-24 MonthsThis storytime is for infants and little ones from birth to 24 months and consists of simple rhymes, stories, and songs! Repetition from week to week helps little ones to make connections and caregivers to become familiar with early literacy concepts.

Tuesday, May 77:15—8:30 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Stevens-Buswell Post 54--The American Legion

For more information contact John Graham 603-472-4637
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Wednesday, May 89:30—11:00 AMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Drop-In Preschool Craft for Ages 3-5

Drop-In Preschool Craft for Ages 3-5Bring your preschooler anytime between 9:30 and 11am to do a self-directed craft in the castle! Materials will be provided and a variety of books matching the theme of the craft will be available for check out.

Wednesday, May 83:00—4:30 PMRichmond RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts Club

Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts ClubDo you knit, crochet, embroider, spin, sew, weave, braid rugs, or do any kind of fiber craft? Bring a project to work on and join us as we get together to make progress on our current projects, plan new ones, troubleshoot issues, and learn new things from each other.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 84:30—5:00 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110
TentBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Stories in Motion for Ages 5-9

Stories in Motion for Ages 5-9Can you jump like a kangaroo? Or leap like a frog? Miss Angela will guide you through movements that bring a story on the page to life!
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Thursday, May 92:00—4:15 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Thursday Theater: The Color Purple

The Color Purple Movie MusicalJoin us for a movie on the big screen.   Bring a small snack or drink if you would like. Rescheduled from our April snow cancellation. This month's film is The Color Purple. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the Tony-nominated stage musical, this film tells the story of Celie, an African American woman who comes of age in the first half of the 20th century.…Learn More

Thursday, May 94:00—4:30 PMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Discovery Club for Ages 5-7

Discovery Club for Ages 5-7Discovery Club is for 5-7 year olds to explore something new! Each week we'll review our club rules and then dive in to reading books centered around a theme, followed by collaborative games or an activity that stretches our imaginations.

Thursday, May 96:00—8:15 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Thursday Theater: The Iron Claw

Iron ClawJoin us for a movie on the big screen.   Bring a small snack or drink if you would like. Rescheduled from April's snow cancellation. This month's film is The Iron Claw.   Based on the true story of the Von Erich brothers, this film takes place in the intense environment of competitive wrestling during the 1980s.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 1110:30—11:30 AMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Munchkin Morning Storytime for Ages 0-12

Munchkin Morning Storytime for Ages 0-12All are welcome to start your morning with storytime, music and movement, and of course delicious munchkins!
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Sunday, May 12Closed

Bedford Public Library

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Monday, May 1310:00—11:00 AMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Library Book Discussion Group: Stoner

Library Book Discussion Group: StonerJoin us for a discussion of the book  Stoner by John Williams. Copies of the book are available at the reference desk.

Monday, May 134:00—4:15 PMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Paws to Read with Lily

Paws to Read with LilyEmerging readers ages 12 and under can register to read to Lily in the Children’s Room!

Monday, May 134:15—4:30 PMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Paws to Read with Lily

Paws to Read with LilyEmerging readers ages 12 and under can register to read to Lily in the Children’s Room!

Monday, May 134:30—4:45 PMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Paws to Read with Lily

Paws to Read with LilyEmerging readers ages 12 and under can register to read to Lily in the Children’s Room!

Monday, May 134:45—5:00 PMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Paws to Read with Lily

Paws to Read with LilyEmerging readers ages 12 and under can register to read to Lily in the Children’s Room!

Monday, May 136:30—8:15 PMRichmond RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Game Club for Adults

multicolored game piecesJoin other adults in the new Game Club at the Library! All adults are welcome for playing board games and/or card games twice a month. A variety of games will be provided, but you are welcome to bring a favorite to share. No experience necessary, just come and have fun! Registration required for attendance.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 1410:00—10:30 AMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110
TentBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Mother Goose Time for Ages 0-24 Months

Mother Goose Time for Ages 0-24 MonthsThis storytime is for infants and little ones from birth to 24 months and consists of simple rhymes, stories, and songs! Repetition from week to week helps little ones to make connections and caregivers to become familiar with early literacy concepts.

Tuesday, May 143:45—5:15 PMRichmond RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Pokemon Club for Ages 6-12

Join us to trade and discuss all things Pokemon! For more information, please contact Colleen Agustsson at 978-210-2901.

Tuesday, May 146:30—8:15 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Researching Your Historic Home with the NH Preservation Alliance

reseraching Your Historic HomeEvery house has a history, but how do you discover yours? Join the NH Preservation Alliance’s Andrew Cushing as he explores tools, tricks, and tips for researching your old house. Using a combination of sources – common and uncommon – anyone can start to assemble a fuller history of their house’s history.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 159:30—11:00 AMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Drop-In Preschool Craft for Ages 3-5

Drop-In Preschool Craft for Ages 3-5Bring your preschooler anytime between 9:30 and 11am to do a self-directed craft in the castle! Materials will be provided and a variety of books matching the theme of the craft will be available for check out.

Wednesday, May 154:30—5:00 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110
TentBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Stories in Motion for Ages 5-9

Stories in Motion for Ages 5-9Can you jump like a kangaroo? Or leap like a frog? Miss Angela will guide you through movements that bring a story on the page to life!

Wednesday, May 156:00—8:00 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Reading & Relaxation Society

Rading & relaxation SocietyStop by the library for an informal gathering to read, relax, try your hand at a craft or coloring project, sip a cup of tea, or connect with friends and neighbors at the first monthly meeting of the Reading and Relaxation Society - no membership necessary!  We’ll be running this event monthly at the library as an opportunity to take a break and enjoy a cozy space.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 164:00—4:30 PMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Discovery Club for Ages 5-7

Discovery Club for Ages 5-7Discovery Club is for 5-7 year olds to explore something new! Each week we'll review our club rules and then dive in to reading books centered around a theme, followed by collaborative games or an activity that stretches our imaginations.
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Sunday, May 191:30—4:30 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Cinema Sunday: Sunset Boulevard

Gloria Swanson and William Holden star in Sunset BoulevardJoin us for Cinema Sunday!  We’ll explore classic movies with a short presentation, followed by a viewing on the big screen in the McAllaster Room and time for discussion after the film. Part black comedy, part film noir, Sunset Boulevard is a fascinating glimpse into the film industry itself.…Learn More
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Monday, May 204:00—4:45 PMRichmond RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Graphic Novel Club for Ages 8-12

Graphic Novel Club for Ages 8-12Calling all graphic novel enthusiasts! This is your space to read graphic novels, chat about graphic graphic novels, and learn about graphic novels. We'll discuss how graphic novels work - from panels and gutters to color palette to use of space - and why we love them.

Monday, May 206:30—7:00 PMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Junior Librarian Info Session

Junior Librarian Info SessionThe Junior Librarian Program is back! This is your chance to have all your questions about the program answered. We'll walk you through how to sign up and what to expect.

Monday, May 207:00—8:30 PMRichmond RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Bedford Girl Scouts Leaders Meeting

For more information, please contact Gerene Ellis at 603-370-1781 or visit https://www. girlscoutsgwm. org.
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Tuesday, May 2110:00—10:30 AMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110
TentBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Mother Goose Time for Ages 0-24 Months

Mother Goose Time for Ages 0-24 MonthsThis storytime is for infants and little ones from birth to 24 months and consists of simple rhymes, stories, and songs! Repetition from week to week helps little ones to make connections and caregivers to become familiar with early literacy concepts.

Tuesday, May 213:30—4:30 PMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

- Paws to Read with Lucy (4 Events)

Paws to Read with LucyEmerging readers ages 12 and under can register to read to Lucy in the Children’s Room.
Select an occurrence to register for:

Tuesday, May 216:30—8:00 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Phone Photography Workshop sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Iphone taking a pictureDo you wish your cell phone photos were just a little less blurry and a little more special? Professional headshot photographer Jo Smith will teach the skills needed to take your cell phone photos to the next level at this Phone Photography Workshop hosted by the Friends of The Bedford Library.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 229:30—11:00 AMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Drop-In Preschool Craft for Ages 3-5

Drop-In Preschool Craft for Ages 3-5Bring your preschooler anytime between 9:30 and 11am to do a self-directed craft in the castle! Materials will be provided and a variety of books matching the theme of the craft will be available for check out.

Wednesday, May 223:00—4:30 PMRichmond RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts Club

Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts ClubDo you knit, crochet, embroider, spin, sew, weave, braid rugs, or do any kind of fiber craft? Bring a project to work on and join us as we get together to make progress on our current projects, plan new ones, troubleshoot issues, and learn new things from each other.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 224:30—5:00 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110
TentBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Stories in Motion for Ages 5-9

Stories in Motion for Ages 5-9Can you jump like a kangaroo? Or leap like a frog? Miss Angela will guide you through movements that bring a story on the page to life!
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Thursday, May 23Closed

Bedford Public Library

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Sunday, May 26Closed

Bedford Public Library

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Monday, May 27Closed

Bedford Public Library

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Tuesday, May 2810:00—10:30 AMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110
TentBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Mother Goose Time for Ages 0-24 Months

Mother Goose Time for Ages 0-24 MonthsThis storytime is for infants and little ones from birth to 24 months and consists of simple rhymes, stories, and songs! Repetition from week to week helps little ones to make connections and caregivers to become familiar with early literacy concepts.

Tuesday, May 286:45—8:30 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Bedford Boomers Model Railroad Club

Meet with model train collectors (all scales). For more information, contact Kevin Brey at 603-494-5469 or nhnychicken@gmail. com.

Tuesday, May 287:00—8:15 PMRichmond RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Bedford Girls Softball

For more information, contact Maureen Walsh at 406-671-2332 or visit bedfordsoftball. com.
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Wednesday, May 299:30—11:00 AMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Drop-In Preschool Craft for Ages 3-5

Drop-In Preschool Craft for Ages 3-5Bring your preschooler anytime between 9:30 and 11am to do a self-directed craft in the castle! Materials will be provided and a variety of books matching the theme of the craft will be available for check out.

Wednesday, May 292:30—3:30 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Powerpoint Basics

Powerpoint ClassCome learn the basics of PowerPoint - including creating a basic slide presentation, viewing a presentation, creating a photo album and setting it to advance automatically, printing your presentation and using animation on your slides. We’ll give you time to practice what you learn and answer any questions that you have.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 294:30—5:00 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110
TentBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Stories in Motion for Ages 5-9

Stories in Motion for Ages 5-9Can you jump like a kangaroo? Or leap like a frog? Miss Angela will guide you through movements that bring a story on the page to life!

Wednesday, May 296:30—7:00 PMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Junior Librarian Info Session

Junior Librarian Info SessionThe Junior Librarian Program is back! This is your chance to have all your questions about the program answered. We'll walk you through how to sign up and what to expect.
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Thursday, May 304:00—4:30 PMChildren's CastleBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Discovery Club for Ages 5-7

Discovery Club for Ages 5-7Discovery Club is for 5-7 year olds to explore something new! Each week we'll review our club rules and then dive in to reading books centered around a theme, followed by collaborative games or an activity that stretches our imaginations.

Thursday, May 306:30—8:15 PMRichmond RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts Club

Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts ClubDo you knit, crochet, embroider, spin, sew, weave, braid rugs, or do any kind of fiber craft? Bring a project to work on and join us as we get together to make progress on our current projects, plan new ones, troubleshoot issues, and learn new things from each other.…Learn More

Thursday, May 306:45—8:15 PMMcAllaster RoomBedford Public Library3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH, 03110

Library Book Discussion Group: No Two Persons

Library Book Discussion Group: No Two PersonsJoin us for a discussion of the book No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister. Copies of the book are available at the reference desk.
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