Bedford Free Public Library News - August 2023

From: Bedford Free Public Library
August 9, 2023

Closures:
And all Sundays in August

Notices:
For those patrons who wish to continue pickup outside, please go to 'Curbside' under Services on our website or contact the Circulation Desk at 781.275.9440 for details.

NO notary services August 1-8, 2023. Notary services will resume Tuesday, August 9 at 9 am.

ALL closings, whether planned (such as holidays) or unplanned (such as power outages, weather, etc.) are posted in the banner across the top of our website at https://bedfordlibrary.net/

Online Conversations With The Author Series
[All Online Via Zoom Links]

Monday, August 7  @ 7:00 PM

Q&A with Romance Author, Tracey Livesay
Chat with romance author, Tracey Livesay. and celebrate the book birthday of "The Duchess Effect". Bring your questions because we're going to have a rapid fire Q&A!

Please register at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3016867572525/WN_KganzECCRp22yGMAZNYifg

Wednesday, August 9  @ 7:00 Pm

Q&A with Author, Gail Sahar
Have you asked yourself "what does culture war even mean", "what does it mean to be 'woke'" and how do these questions contribute to the current divide in America? Please join us for this conversation with Professor Gail Sahar, author of "Blame and Political Attitudes: The Psychology of America’s Culture War".

Please register at: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6816865946302/WN_HRmMWRDbTtaW383xzEh7KA

Monday, August 21  @ 7:00 Pm

Q&A with Author, Nan Fischer
Celebrate a book birthday with author Nan Fischer! Her new book, "The Book of Silver Linings" (out August 15th) is a must read for anyone who loves uplifting books with a touch of magic. We hope you can join us for this very special Q&A.

Please register at: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9316865946923/WN_0AUk6fL4SZqS0Eo_voo0zg

Enjoy the summer's travel and play months. Get help with using apps or creating social media accounts before you leave town.

Patrons can book a half-hour appointment with our Head of Reference Services by contacting the Reference Desk at 781-275-9440 option 3.

Just be sure to bring any needed passwords along with your device.

Slots are available at: 7-7:30 pm / 7:30-8 pm / 8-8:30 pm

Fun for ALL

There's still time to participate!
Keep track of your progress by logging into beanstack and get reading.

You will earn 10 points for each day you read.
Every 50 points earns a badge. Badges earn different age groups different rewards.

- Kids: Every 50 points earns you a physical badge and a coupon for a free book from the Friends' Book Nook.

- Teens: Every 50 points earns you a raffle ticket towards the end of summer prizes. Don't forget to visit the library to spin the prize wheel as well (once per day!)

- Adults: Every 50 points earns you a raffle ticket towards the end of summer prizes. Additionally, every week you log, you'll be eligible for our weekly raffle.

Want to earn points faster? Complete activities! Each activity earns you another 10 points. (Points cap at 500). The activities are listed in beanstack and also on one side of the reading log, available at the Children's and Reference desks.

Program Runs Through August 25

Tiny Art Workshop

Two Sessions In August
Friday, August 11 @ 3:30-4:30 Pm
Monday, August 21 @ 7-8 Pm


Create a piece of art to contribute to our Tiny Art show in September! We will have 4 inch square canvases for you to paint, draw, or otherwise design. Use our supplies or take your piece home to complete. All canvases must be returned to the Reference Desk by 8/25 so they can be put on display near the Children's Room in September.

Open to all ages!

Click Here to Read More about Bedford Free Public Library News - August 2023

Select a Massachusetts town to find
the Best Things-To-Do and Places To Go around you
Nantucket County