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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Yoga and Make your own Healthy Snack

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Monarch Mondays with Michele

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime Yoga and Make Your Own Healthy Snack

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Monarch Mondays with Michele - Preschool Activity

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Come hang out with Master Gardener Michele at the Monarch Waystation after Preschool Storytime for a short activity to learn about the amazing Monarch butterfly!  All preschoolers are welcome.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Come hang out with Master Gardener Michele at the Monarch Waystation after Preschool Storytime for a short activity to learn about the amazing Monarch butterfly!  All preschoolers are welcome.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga with Dianne

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors

“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.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tai Chi for Health

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Seniors

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, 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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bedford Herb Group

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group

SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

June 11th- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge
Out of Water

June 18th-Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

June 25th- Shrek 2

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

June 11th- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge
Out of Water

June 18th-Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

June 25th- Shrek 2

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Grand Adventures Book Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Book Clubs:

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

Rekindle the joy of reading with your Grandchildren! 

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

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

Rekindle the joy of reading with your Grandchildren! 

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Music Series

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
South Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Adults

Bedford Library's Summer Music Series is thrilled to be back this year with lively music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: South Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Bedford Library's Summer Music Series is thrilled to be back this year with lively music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Girls Night Out Book Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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.

2025 Book List Coming Soon!

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.

2025 Book List Coming Soon!

Juneteenth

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 Juneteenth.

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 Juneteenth.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Summer Program

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. 

Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. 

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Summer Program

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. 

Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. 

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Club

Friday, June 20, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Movie Night

Friday, June 20, 2025 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. 

Cancelled
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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Summer Program

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. 

Registration is required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. 

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read & Create - An Early Literacy/STEM Program

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (Except for the summer months we will only be meeting once a month on specific Saturdays) and is geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adven

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (Except for the summer months we will only be meeting once a month on specific Saturdays) and is geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adven

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Monarch Mondays with Michele

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Monarch Mondays with Michele - Preschool Activity

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Come hang out with Master Gardener Michele at the Monarch Waystation after Preschool Storytime for a short activity to learn about the amazing Monarch butterfly!  All preschoolers are welcome.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Come hang out with Master Gardener Michele at the Monarch Waystation after Preschool Storytime for a short activity to learn about the amazing Monarch butterfly!  All preschoolers are welcome.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga with Dianne

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors

“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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bedford Township Library Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Meetings
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.