| 9 am |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Richard Simmons Aerobics
        
                
      9:00am–10:00am
     
                              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. 
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          | 10 am |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  All Ages, 
                  Adults
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Tai Chi for Health
        
                
      10:30am–11:30am
     
                              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 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Adults, 
                  Seniors
               
                      Ellis Library & Reference Center
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Copy of American Red Cross Blood Drive
        
                
      10:00am–4:00pm
     
                              Ellis Library & Reference Center
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ellis Library & Reference Center
         
          Room: 
          Programming Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults, 
                              Seniors
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          General, 
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Details:  
            To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY.  
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          | 11 am |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Just the Facts Book Club
        
                
      11:00am–12:30pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Room C
         
                              
              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.
            If you like to read thought-provoking non-fiction books, join us for Just the Facts book club on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am. This year we are all reading the same title each month with our one exception of an Author Read. 
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          | 12 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 1 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 2 pm |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children, 
                  Tweens, 
                  Teens, 
                  Family
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Homeschool Wax Museum
        
                
      2:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children, 
                              Tweens, 
                              Teens, 
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Presentation day for the homeschool wax museum for students in grades 4-12. Homeschool students will present their wax museum research projects. Registered participants, their families, and library patrons are welcome to attend.  
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          | 3 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Friends of the Bedford Library Meeting
        
                
      3:00pm–4:30pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Quilt Room - Room F
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Meetings
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join our Friends for their monthly meeting where they'll discuss past, current, and future fundraising activities and vote on supporting programming at the Bedford Branch Library. 
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          | 4 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Chess Club
        
                
      4:00pm–7:45pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          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. 
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      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Family
               
                      Robert A. Vivian Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Exploring with Paint
        
                
      4:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              Robert A. Vivian Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Robert A. Vivian Branch
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Looking for something new to do? Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library. We will explore your hidden talents with paint! All supplies will be provided. 
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          | 5 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Lake Erie Resellers
        
                
      5:30pm–7:30pm
     
                              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. 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults, 
                  Seniors
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          We Read Banned Books! Book Club
        
                
      5:30pm–6:30pm
     
                              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 
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          | 6 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Bedford Artists and Crafters
        
                
      6:00pm–7:30pm
     
                              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. 
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          | 7 pm |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Adults
               
                      Ellis Library & Reference Center
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Paging through the Civil War Book Club
        
                
      7:00pm–9:00pm
     
                              Ellis Library & Reference Center
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ellis Library & Reference Center
         
          Room: 
          Programming Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
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