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The Great Cookie Mix-Up

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Library at Erie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Registration Required

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Did you know the chocolate chip cookie might have been an accident? After reading How the Cookie Crumbled by Gilbert Ford, kids will get to mix up cookie dough and make their own “happy accidents” with creative mix-ins.

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver.

Family History and Journaling

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, History

Registration Required

Movie Madness at the Library

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: General, Movies

Registration Required

Event Details:

Movie Madness at the Library!

Belted Kingfisher photograph taken by G. Bodker

Bird Watching vs. Birding

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Educational, General

Event Details:

Greg Bodker’s beautiful photography will help you learn more about birds as he demonstrates the joys of birding you can have both in your backyard and in our area. Novice and aspiring birders will especially benefit from the program.

Magna Tile Mondays

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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Stop-in during the times listed for open building with Magna Tiles!!!

Beyond the Veil: Unveiling Intuition, Mediumship, Psychic Insights, and Signs from the Other Side

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

In this enlightening lecture, delve into the profound realms of intuition, mediumship, psychic abilities, and the signs that bridge the gap between this world and the afterlife.

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

Family History and Journaling

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, History

Registration Required

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9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 9:30am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library Registration Required Event Details: Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 9:30am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Display Case - Room E Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library Registration Required Event Details: Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Reading with Rabbits 10:00am - 11:00am Children Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Reading with Rabbits 10:30am - 12:30pm Children Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tai Chi for Health 10:30am - 11:30am All Ages, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Display Case - Room E Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library Registration Required Event Details: Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 11:30am - 1:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library Registration Required Event Details: Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Tree lighting set up 11:45am - 5:00pm Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: General Event Details: Tree lighting set up			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 11:15am - 12:15pm Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 11:30am - 1:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Display Case - Room E Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library Registration Required Event Details: Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.	This event is in the "Children" group. Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program 11:30am - 12:30pm Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month and is specifically geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure.
12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 12:00pm - 1:30pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Display Case - Room E Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library Registration Required Event Details: Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.
1 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Yogi Bears - Ages 5-7 1:30pm - 2:00pm Children, Family Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library Registration Required Event Details: Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Display Case - Room E Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library Registration Required Event Details: Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.
2 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Yogi Bears - Ages 8-11 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children, Family Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Color Creators 2:45pm - 3:45pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: All tween and teens are welcome to come be creative with us after school each Tuesday! Come and draw with us. No registration required.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Medicare Open Enrollment 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Display Case - Room E Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library Registration Required Event Details: Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford 2:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming
3 pm		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 3:00pm - 4:30pm All Ages, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tea Light Ornament 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come create an adorable snowman ornament for your tree! Space is limited. Registration is required.
4 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. 80s VHS Aerobics 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Build and Create with Legos and Blocks 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chess Club 4:00pm - 7:45pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C 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.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Preschool Holiday Concert & Tree Lighting 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: General, Performance Event Details: A night of songs, crafts, Santa and more!	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mystery They Read Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm June 5th: Never Look Back by Mary Burton July 3rd: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled Paws and Pages with Therapy Dogs 6:45pm - 7:45pm All Ages, Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: All Ages, Children, Family Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Build literacy skills and meet a new furry friend! 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Yule Ball 6:00pm - 8:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: Witches and Wizards, your presence is requested at the Annual Yule Ball. The magic begins Friday, the sixth of December in the year 2024 from 6 to 8 pm. In the Bedford Library 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.

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