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Flyer for Kids Costume Swap

Kids Costume Swap Drop Off

All Day 9/24 - 10/10
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Drop off costumes of any size by October 10, 2025

Join us on October 11, 2025 from 11am to 12pm to browse for a free costume and decorate a trick or treat bag while supplies last.

No registration required, first come first serve.

Busy Builders at Ida

Busy Builders

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come build with us! From boxes to blankets, we'll supply the fort-building materials, you bring your imagination!

Spellbound at Ida

Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Aboard! Hogwarts is calling you back for another session of solving riddles, dodging spells and narrowly avoiding magical disasters! Seats are limited, so please register!

Fun Friday at the Blue Bush Branch Library

Fun Friday!

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

Gilmore Girls 25th anniversary event

Gilmore Girls 25th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Oy, with the poodles already! Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Gilmore Girls with us. We will be showing episodes, playing games, and making crafts throughout the day. From 3-4 we will be doing trivia.

Jackie and Gary

Jackie and Gary: Singing The Good Old Songs Again

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Jackie and Gary call their program "SINGING THE GOOD OLD SONGS AGAIN".  They combine 'classic' and original folk songs into an energetic, entertaining, and fun show! There is a lot of audience interaction, participation, and humor...

Making Music with the Music Lady Dundee

Making Music with the Music Lady!

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of music, songs, and books with Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady! The first half-hour will be filled with a program featuring Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady.

Craft and build

After School Craft and Build

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

Busy Builders at Ida

Busy Builders

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come build with us! From boxes to blankets, we'll supply the fort-building materials, you bring your imagination!

Spellbound at Ida

Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Aboard! Hogwarts is calling you back for another session of solving riddles, dodging spells and narrowly avoiding magical disasters! Seats are limited, so please register!

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Challenge Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cooking up something good with books. Please join us for a fun filled booking time!

Tai Chi for Health

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages, Adults
Bedford Branch
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

Bedford Artists and Crafters

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
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.

Bedford Herb Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
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! 

Dumbledore's Army

2:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
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.

Richard Simmons Aerobics

9:00am–10:00am
All Ages
Bedford Branch
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.

Copy of Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming

First Grade Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st grad book club at the Bedford Branch is a FUN place to talk with friends about books we love, from picture books to readers, early chapter books to activity kits and more! 

Yoga with Dianne

3:00pm–4:30pm
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
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.

Tai Chi for Health

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages, Adults
Bedford Branch
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

Lake Erie Resellers

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Welcome to the Lake Erie Resellers meeting! Whether you're a seasoned eBay pro or just getting started, join us for a fun and informative gathering. Connect with local eBay sellers, share tips, and swap stories about your eBay experiences.

We Read Banned Books! Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
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

Richard Simmons Aerobics

9:00am–10:00am
All Ages
Bedford Branch
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.

Copy of Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Yoga with Dianne

3:00pm–4:30pm
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
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.

Tai Chi for Health

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages, Adults
Bedford Branch
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

Mystery They Read Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club

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

Bedford Flower & Garden Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages, Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening.

Richard Simmons Aerobics

9:00am–10:00am
All Ages
Bedford Branch
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.

Bedford A.M. Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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

Homeschool TWEEN Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This book club is for tween and teen homeschool students between the ages of 11-16. Books will be student-selected based on the monthly topic. Book discussions and related activities will occur at each meeting.

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.

Copy of Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming