StoryWalk: The Leaf Thief
Bedford Public Library 1323 K Street, Bedford, INJoin us for a Fall StoryWalk through downtown Bedford! From September 26th to October 24th, the picture book The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater will be displayed at 8 locations. Start at the Library to grab your map, then make your way along the route to read the entire story. When you're finished, head back to the Library to get a certificate and a prize!
Pumpkin Spice Terrariums for Teens: Registration Required
Bedford Public Library 1323 K Street, Bedford, INTeens! Join us as we cozy up and create delicious pumpkin-spiced drinks while designing fall themed terrariums complete with an air plant to take home. Meet us in the Program Room on September 27th for all the fall vibes! Call 812-275-4471 to register.
Glow in the Dark STEAM Kit
Bedford Public Library 1323 K Street, Bedford, INNo need to be afraid of the dark with our October STEAM Kit! It has supplies for you to make glow in the dark slime plus ideas for more glow in the dark fun. Visit the Children and Teens floor to grab your kit today while supplies last.
Creature Feature with Spring Mill
Bedford Public Library 1323 K Street, Bedford, INGet ready for a riveting reptile adventure during fall break! Learn about native Indiana reptiles including snakes and turtles, then experience them up close with a Spring Mill State Park naturalist. Tuesday, 10/11 at 3:30 pm.
NaNoWriMo Workshop (Adult Services)
Bedford Public Library 1323 K Street, Bedford, INAre you interested in writing a novel? Consider participating in NaNoWriMo, which is short for National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo is a month-long challenge happening all through November where writers flex their creative muscles and try to write a novel (50,000 words) within the month. Join us at the library October 25, from 6-7 for an evening of tips, goal-setting, and brainstorming to prepare for your month long journey of writing a novel.
Book Character Day
Bedford Public Library 1323 K Street, Bedford, INDress up and visit the Library for our annual Book Character Day! You might even spot some staff members dressed up as beloved book characters.
Come to the Children and Teens Department to pick up fun goodies on Monday, October 31st. While supplies last.
STEAM Kit: Dinovember
Bedford Public Library 1323 K Street, Bedford, INCelebrate Dinovember with the Dinosaur STEAM Kit! You can create your own clay fossils and hatch a fizzy baking soda egg. Make sure to stop by the Children and Teens department and pick one up before they go extinct!
International Flavors: Soup in a Jar
Bedford Public Library 1323 K Street, Bedford, INHave you ever wanted to explore Italy, Thailand, or Cuba? Come learn all about new flavors and culinary classics by making your own soup in a jar to take home and enjoy, or gift to a loved one! Children, teens, and their caregivers can register to attend by calling the library at 812-275-4471.
Cranes Over Indiana: Adult and Teen Program
Bedford Public Library 1323 K Street, Bedford, INJoin us for two exciting presentation from the International Crane Foundation!
Children's program, 4pm: What do whooping cranes need to live in a wetland? Why are wetlands important? Children and their families can find out through a hands-on activity and presentation from crane experts!
Adult and teen program, 6pm: Learn how to identify Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes by sight and sound, where they live, and all about their history. Find out about the Whooping Crane reintroduction program and how you can a part of the effort to protect them.
December STEAM Kit: Christmas Construction
Bedford Public Library 1323 K Street, Bedford, IN'Tis the season for Christmas construction with the December STEAM Kit! It has supplies for you to make a gingerbread snow globe craft and a gumdrop bridge. Can you build a bridge strong enough for a gingerbread man to cross? Visit the Children and Teens floor to grab your kit today while supplies last.