Upcoming Events

Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help elementary students with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Join one of our Lego Block Parties, Wednesdays after school.  (We've even got you covered on half days.)  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design.

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.

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Spend an evening finishing those projects you have stored away for a later day. You can learn new things or just enjoy your project while chatting with others.

Join us for Friends of the Newport Branch Library  meeting.  New members are always welcome and encourage to attend.

Bedford Library's Summer Music Series is thrilled to be back this year with lively music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun. We welcome you to join us for a live-music performance by Kurt Knight.

2025 Book List Coming Soon!

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

Don't like to drive at night? Need something to do?

Join us every other month for our ADULT

THIRD THURSDAY SPECIAL!

Sit, relax and do a special craft project.

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

Drop in with questions about your personal device! A librarian is available to help troubleshoot or provide guidance. No registration required

Drop-in hours are held monthly on the third Thursday, 1pm-2pm

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us at the Friends of the Carleton Branch Library's meeting.  We will be discussing ways we can continue to help the Carleton Branch with upcoming programs.  New members always welcome.

Join us for a monthly family storytime that promotes the joys of reading and learning!