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Tai Chi for Health

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

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

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
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

Chess Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:45pm
Fireplace Area at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels 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. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

Bedford Artists and Crafters

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.

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

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required

Bedford Herb Group

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

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

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

Child coloring

Preschool Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Storytimes:

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen r...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Dumbledore's Army

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: 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.

Staff training RA

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Readers Advisory Training with Booklist for staff - online

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

Readers Advisory Training with Booklist for staff - online

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

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

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Art Theft and Cultural Repatriation

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages

This program invites the public to learn and discuss art theft and cultural repatriation and restitution, with a presentation on definitions, examples, and complexities of such subjects.

Cancelled
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program invites the public to learn and discuss art theft and cultural repatriation and restitution, with a presentation on definitions, examples, and complexities of such subjects.

Girls Night Out Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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.

Jan 21- The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Feb 18- The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

March 18- The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

April 15- The Guncle by Steven Rowley

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.

Jan 21- The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Feb 18- The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

March 18- The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

April 15- The Guncle by Steven Rowley

Richard Simmons Aerobics

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

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

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

Preschool Book Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Preschool

This book club is designed for preschoolers going to the kindergarten in the fall of 2026.

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

This book club is designed for preschoolers going to the kindergarten in the fall of 2026.

Computers 101

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Ever need help with computers? We know that computers are always changing and more things are becoming digital these days. Come to the Computer 101 series!

Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever need help with computers? We know that computers are always changing and more things are becoming digital these days. Come to the Computer 101 series!

Tween and Teen Chess Flyer

Tween and Teen Chess Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Library at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming, General
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month for Teen and Tween Chess Club! Game sets, boards, and chess clocks will be provided.

Intended for ages 10-16. No registration required.

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

Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month for Teen and Tween Chess Club! Game sets, boards, and chess clocks will be provided.

Intended for ages 10-16. No registration required.

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.

Trading Card Game Night!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Fireplace Area at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Join us every Thursday at 5:00pm at the Bedford Branch Library for TCG Nights! Come play Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday at 5:00pm at the Bedford Branch Library for TCG Nights! Come play Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Board meeting for the Never Forget 9/11 Memorial project

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

Board meeting for the Never Forget 9/11 Memorial project

Toddler Time

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Toddler Time

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Toddler Time

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Copy of Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Genealogy Club

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Library at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children, Family

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.