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Bedford Herb Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Display Case - Room E at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library

Dumbledore's Army

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet ...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet on the third Wednesday of each month.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

Girls Night Out Book Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Clubs:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Event Details:

March- American Dirt by Jeanine CumminsApril-Ms. Planskey's Revenge by Spencer QuinnMay- Beyond the Horizon by Ella CareyJune- The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre by Natasha LesterJ...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

March- American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

April-Ms. Planskey's Revenge by Spencer Quinn

May- Beyond the Horizon by Ella Carey

June- The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre by Natasha Lester

Dungeons and Dragons

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join our thrilling D&D adventures at the library! Forge epic tales, battle dragons, and unleash your imagination. Ages 13-18 welcome!

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join our thrilling D&D adventures at the library! Forge epic tales, battle dragons, and unleash your imagination. Ages 13-18 welcome!

Coding Club for Kids!

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An opportunity for kids ages 6-10 to learn about coding and robotics from an experienced robotics student. Please bring a device such as a phone or tablet!

Event Full
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

An opportunity for kids ages 6-10 to learn about coding and robotics from an experienced robotics student. Please bring a device such as a phone or tablet!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Genealogy Club

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Library at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources. It’s also a great ...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources.

Family Movie Night

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket. 

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket. 

Challenge Book Club for 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders - Bedford

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Miss Karen's monthly book club for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders! Meeting on the 3rd Sunday of each month, Sep 2023 - May 2024 Why join a book club?·   &n...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Miss Karen's monthly book club for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders! 

Meeting on the 3rd Sunday of each month, Sep 2023 - May 2024 

Why join a book club?

·     It promotes a love of reading

Reading with Rabbits Program Flier

Reading with Rabbits

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop in for a fun, interactive way to build literacy skills! Children will have the opportunity to practice their out-loud reading skills, while hanging out with real rabbits.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Drop in for a fun, interactive way to build literacy skills! Children will have the opportunity to practice their out-loud reading skills, while hanging out with real rabbits.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Yoga with Dianne

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages. You will&nb...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages.

Bedford Township Library Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Regularly scheduled meeting of the Township's Library Advisory Board. The purpose of this Board is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Township Board regarding the township's b...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetings
Event Details:

Regularly scheduled meeting of the Township's Library Advisory Board. The purpose of this Board is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Township Board regarding the township's branch library.

Tai Chi for Health

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Seniors
Event Details:

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle.  Each class will be divided into three parts including ...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle.  Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial

Electronics Education

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you have a question about an electronic device, or need to learn a skill on the computer? Join us at "Electronics Education"! Bring in your gadgets, and learn, share, and boost ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Do you have a question about an electronic device, or need to learn a skill on the computer? Join us at "Electronics Education"! Bring in your gadgets, and learn, share, and boost your digital skills.

Musical Film Series at Bedford

Musical Film series

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for free screenings of these favorite musicals from decades past! We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM in the Community room.January - Fantasia (1940)F...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for free screenings of these favorite musicals from decades past! We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM in the Community room.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination! No registrat...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

Chess Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:45pm
Fireplace Area at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays through the school year. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages are welcome to join.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays through the school year. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages are welcome to join.

Bedford Artists Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Bedford Artists Club

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Bedford Artists Club

We Read Banned Books!

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join a book club for rebellious readers! We will discuss a different banned or challenged book each month. Readers ages 16 and up are welcome!Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join a book club for rebellious readers! We will discuss a different banned or challenged book each month. Readers ages 16 and up are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm

Homeschool Wax Museum

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational, General, Performance
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Presentation day for the homeschool wax museum. Homeschool students will present their wax museum research projects. Registered participants and their families are welcome to atten...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Educational, General, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Presentation day for the homeschool wax museum. Homeschool students will present their wax museum research projects. Registered participants and their families are welcome to attend. 

Dungeons and Dragons

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join our thrilling D&D adventures at the library! Forge epic tales, battle dragons, and unleash your imagination. Ages 13-18 welcome!

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join our thrilling D&D adventures at the library! Forge epic tales, battle dragons, and unleash your imagination. Ages 13-18 welcome!

Coding Club for Kids!

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An opportunity for kids ages 6-10 to learn about coding and robotics from an experienced robotics student. Please bring a device such as a phone or tablet!

Event Full
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

An opportunity for kids ages 6-10 to learn about coding and robotics from an experienced robotics student. Please bring a device such as a phone or tablet!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Purple Book cover with yellow and white text: Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear by Mosab Abu Toha

Book Discussion: Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come enjoy Middle Eastern pastries, coffee, and a discussion of the poetry collection Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza by Mosab Abu Toha. Limited copies o...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Come enjoy Middle Eastern pastries, coffee, and a discussion of the poetry collection Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza by Mosab Abu Toha. 

Limited copies of the book are available for checkout. 

1st Grade Book Club

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Miss Karen's monthly book club for 1st Graders! Meeting on the 4th Sunday of each month, Sep 2023 - May 2024 Why join a book club?·     It promotes a ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Miss Karen's monthly book club for 1st Graders! 

Meeting on the 4th Sunday of each month, Sep 2023 - May 2024 

Why join a book club?

·     It promotes a love of reading

Memorial Day

All Day
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Memorial Day.