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SUMMARY:Bedford Public Library Children's Happenings
DESCRIPTION:The Bedford Public Library System’s annual Summer Reading Program (SRP) will be here before you know it\, so make sure you save the date. The SRP registration officially begins on May 21st\, and story time programs resume during the week of Memorial Day. This summer we are “Reading by Design” by reaching reading goals\, attending fabulous programs\, and earning spectacular prizes! The upcoming summer months bring all kinds of special events\, including: exclusive design-themed activities\, performances by the Rock Star Magicians Chris & Neal\, Roanoke Children’s Theatre\, and a visit from our friends the Larsen family. There will also be a special guest\, Russell the therapy dog and his human\, Sue Ellen Haver. That’s not all\, so stop by any BPLS location\, or check out our website www.bplsonline.org for more information. \nBedford Business\nCome to the library on Wednesday\, April 26th. Between 4:00 and 5:30 PM\, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion\, how to create your own designs\, and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided\, but you may also bring your own. Fashion Club meets twice a month on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. Another meeting is coming up on Wednesday\, May 3rd! \nStart the month of May with a program to assist you in writing your best research papers for school. Though the internet is great\, it can also make writing a paper for school hard. What if the website you’re using isn’t accurate? How can you tell? Come to the library on Tuesday\, May 2nd at 4PM to learn about trusted sources and opinion sites and how to tell the two apart. Your grades will thank you! Refreshments are provided. Ages 12+ \nJoin us at the Bedford Library for STEAM Wednesday at 4:15 PM on May 10th! We’re doing a number of experiments and activities to learn about earthquakes and tropical storms! Registration is appreciated but not required\, so call (540) 586-8911 ext. 2108 to let us know you’re coming. Ages 6-14 \nDon’t miss LEGO® Club on Thursday\, May 11th between 3:30 and 5:30 PM. Put your imagination to work using our LEGOS® or DUPLOS®. From 3:30-4:30 PM\, kids will also have the opportunity to spend time reading to Ty\, our Reading Assistance Dog. This is a great time for your child to practice reading skills and boost confidence while having fun with our favorite furry friend. Ages 5+ \nAll kinds of fun awaits at the Bedford Library’s annual Comic-Con\, which is coming up fast on Saturday\, May 20th between 1-4PM! Don’t wait until the last minute; start preparing now! Fans of all fandoms are invited to enjoy this year’s crop of crafts\, activities\, contests\, and refreshments. Cosplayers\, put on your best costumes and enter the cosplay contest; gamers\, enjoy Minecraft on the Xbox; duelists\, grab your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and join your friends for battling or trading while you snack on deep-fried Oreos. Do you love to draw? Use a variety of provided materials to sketch with your friends\, and even turn your own original design (or your favorite logo) into a custom Shrinky-Dink button! Fans of manga\, rejoice—the library is introducing a new collection of non-circulating Shonen Jump magazines! Find your new fandom between their covers. That’s not all! Make Tetris magnets\, enjoy scavenger hunts\, and take advantage of Pokemon Go lures at 1\, 2\, and 3PM. It’s a big day at the Bedford Library\, so mark your calendars and set your alarms. We look forward to seeing you! \nForest Fun\nJoin us at the Forest Library for LEGO® Club! From 5:30 PM to 7PM on April 27th\, we’re exploring our imaginations with everyone’s favorite building blocks. This club meets on the last Thursday of every month. Ages 5+ \nAre you a big fan of dinosaurs? Join the club! The Forest Library hosts a Dinosaur Club on the first Thursday of every month. Drop by between 4:30-6 PM on May 4th for this exclusive program. Kids ages 6+ can learn fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures from a real dinosaur expert in this monthly club. Visit the library or call (540) 425-7002 to register. \nAre you a teen who would like to earn some volunteer hours this summer? If the answer is yes\, the library has a job for you! Come to a special training session on Saturday\, May 6th at 10:30 AM to learn how to help the library with our Summer Reading Program. Please bring along your calendar so that you can sign up for dates and times that work with your schedule. We look forward to working with you! Another session is coming up at 5:30 PM on Thursday\, May 11th. \nMoneta Merriment\nMark your calendar for Thursday\, April 27th; the Moneta/SML Library is showing Pete’s Dragon (PG)\, a fresh reinvention of the 1977 film of the same name. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts\, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6PM. The running time is 1 hour 43 minutes. \nBuild with LEGOs® and meet new friends on Saturday\, April 29th at the library between 10:30 and 12! Use our LEGOs® or bring your own. Take a break at 11AM to increase your reading fluency and confidence with READ: Reading Education Assistance Dogs. It’s fun to read aloud to specially trained dogs in the library. \nBig Island Antics\nOn Tuesday\, April 25th\, hang out at the Big Island Library from 4:30 to 6:30 and play Xbox 360 Kinect and some card and board games\, all while consuming junk food. For students in grades 5-10. \nFriday\, April 28th is bringing another STEM Club to the Big Island Library! This month we are learning all about bees! How do they make honey? What’s happening to bees worldwide and how can we protect them? Participation is limited\, so call (540) 425-7000 ext. 1 to register. \nOn May 5th\, at 3PM come to the Big Island Library to enjoy the Friday Film\, Storks (PG)! We hope to see you there! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Big Island Library. \nThe LEGO® Club meets again at the library on Friday\, May 19th between 3-4PM. Build something great from your imagination\, or accept the challenge of the month! If you can’t make it\, come back on Saturday the 20th between 10:30-11:30 AM for another chance. Bring your friends! Ages 5+ \nMontvale Marvels\nTeen Night is coming up at the Montvale Library! Between 5PM and 7PM on Friday\, May 5th\, we’ll be playing Xbox games\, hanging out with friends\, and enjoying tasty snacks. Mark your calendars! \nStewartsville Spectaculars\n Stop by the Stewartsville Library April 28th at 10:30 for a Fun Filled Friday morning for children ages 0 – 36 months and one of their favorite grown-ups. Come out for a program of playing instruments\, learning rhymes\, reading stories\, dancing and playing with new friends. \nCONTACT INFORMATION:\nLauren Harper\nEmail:  lharper@bpls.org\nYouth Service Librarian\nBedford Public Library System
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SUMMARY:Bedford Public Library Children's Happenings
DESCRIPTION:Bedford Business \nOur early literacy programs\, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader\, are concluding during the week of April 10th! Books 4 Fun takes place on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Rock-A-Bye Reader follows on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Both programs repeat weekly. B4F is a fun and engaging story and craft time for children aged 3-6. RBR provides equivalent stimulation for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. Jumpstart your child’s language and literacy skills with these great programs! \nApril 12th marks the return of STEAM Wednesday. Come to the Bedford Library at 4:15 PM to explore the scientific potential of a simple plastic bottle. We’ll be using bottles to blow up balloons\, make “elephant’s toothpaste”\, make a plastic bottle lava lamp\, and more! Get ready to make a mess—for science! Registration is appreciated\, so call (540) 586-8911 ext. 2108 to let us know you’re coming. Ages 6-14 \nDon’t miss LEGO® Club on Thursday\, April 13th between 3:30 and 5:30 PM. Put your imagination to work using our LEGOS® or DUPLOS®. From 3:30-4:30 PM\, kids will also have the opportunity to spend time reading to Ty\, our Reading Assistance Dog. This is a great time for your child to practice reading skills and boost confidence while having fun with our favorite furry friend. Ages 5+ \nTuesday\, April 18th is Family Movie Night at the Bedford Library. We are showing Pete’s Dragon (PG)\, a fresh reinvention of the 1977 film of the same name. Enjoy crafts at 4:45 and the movie at 5PM. Snacks provided! The movie’s running time is 1 hour 43 minutes. We hope to see you there! \nCome to the library on Wednesday\, April 26th. Between 4:00 and 5:30 PM\, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion\, how to create your own designs\, and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided\, but you may also bring your own. Fashion Club meets twice a month on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. Another meeting is coming up on Wednesday\, May 3rd! \nStart the month of May with a program to assist you in writing your best research papers for school. Though the internet is great\, it can also make writing a paper for school hard. What if the website you’re using isn’t accurate? How can you tell? Come to the library on Tuesday\, May 2nd at 4PM to learn about trusted sources and opinion sites and how to tell the two apart. Your grades will thank you! Refreshments are provided. Ages 12+ \nAll kinds of fun await at the Bedford Library’s annual Comic-Con\, which is coming up fast on Saturday\, May 20th! Don’t wait until the last minute; start preparing now! Fans of all fandoms are invited to enjoy this year’s crop of crafts\, activities\, contests\, and refreshments. Cosplayers\, put on your best costumes and enter the cosplay contest; gamers\, enjoy Minecraft on the Xbox; duelists\, grab your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and join your friends for battling or trading while you snack on deep-fried Oreos. Do you love to draw? Use a variety of provided materials to sketch with your friends\, and even turn your own original design (or your favorite logo) into a custom Shrinky-Dink button! Fans of manga\, rejoice—the library is introducing a new collection of non-circulating Shonen Jump magazines! Find your new fandom between their covers. That’s not all! Make Tetris magnets\, enjoy scavenger hunts\, and take advantage of Pokemon Go lures at 1\, 2\, and 3PM. It’s a big day at the Bedford Library\, so mark your calendars and set your alarms. We look forward to seeing you! \nForest Fun \nOur early literacy programs\, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader\, are concluding during the week of April 10th! Children aged 3-6 are welcome to enjoy Books 4 Fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. \nThe Forest Library holds its Rock-A-Bye Reader session for infants up to 21 months old at 10:15 AM on Mondays\, followed by a session for toddlers between 21 and 36 months at 11:15 AM. Forest holds an additional two sessions for 21-36-month-old toddlers on Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 AM. \nFriday\, April 14th brings us a fantastic Easter event. Hop on over to the Forest Library for springtime stories! We will also learn a song\, do fun activities\, and make a craft. Don’t forget to help us hunt for Easter eggs in the meeting room! The fun starts at 10:30 AM. Don’t miss it! Ages 3-6 \nJoin us at the Forest Library for LEGO® Club! From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on April 27th\, we’re exploring our imaginations with everyone’s favorite building blocks. This club meets on the last Thursday of every month. Ages 5+ \nAre you a teen who would like to earn some volunteer hours this summer? If the answer is yes\, the library has a job for you! Come to a special training session on Saturday\, May 6th at 10:30 AM to learn how to help the library with our Summer Reading Program. Please bring along your calendar so that you can sign up for dates and times that work with your schedule. We look forward to working with you! \nMoneta Merriment \nOur early literacy programs\, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader\, are concluding during the week of April 10th! Children aged 3-6 can participate in Books 4 Fun every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Crafts\, stories\, and music will keep your child engaged and entertained! Rock-A-Bye Reader takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age can enjoy stories and music at this early literacy program. \nVisit the Moneta Library during your Spring Break for a free family event! On Thursday\, April 13th\, we’re enjoying all sorts of great spring activities. Practice your pitch\, make tie-dye butterflies and origami flowers\, and even create your own edible worm garden! Give us a call at (540) 425-7004 to sign up. This program begins at 4PM and has something fun for every age group. \nMark your calendar for Thursday\, April 27th; the Moneta/SML Library is showing Pete’s Dragon (PG)\, a fresh reinvention of the 1977 film of the same name. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts\, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6PM. The running time is 1 hour 43 minutes. \nBuild with LEGOs® and meet new friends on Saturday\, April 29th at the library between 10:30 and 12! Use our LEGOs® or bring your own. Take a break at 11AM to increase your reading fluency and confidence with READ: Reading Education Assistance Dogs. It’s fun to read aloud to specially trained dogs in the library. \nBig Island Antics \nOur early literacy programs\, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader\, are concluding during the week of April 10th! Rock-A-Bye Reader is a fun and educational story time for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. This program takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Older children between 3 and 6 years do not have to miss out; Books 4 Fun occurs at 10:30 AM on Thursdays and repeats every week. Children can enjoy rhymes\, stories\, music\, and crafts! \nThe LEGO club meets again at the library on Friday\, April 21st between 3-4PM. Build something great from your imagination\, or accept the challenge of the month! If you can’t make it\, come back on Saturday the 22nd between 10:30-11:30 AM for another chance. Bring your friends! Ages 5+ \nCome to the Big Island Library for Tuesday Teen Time! On April 25th we are playing games and snacking on junk food from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. \nComing up on Friday\, April 28th is another STEM Club at the Big Island Library! This month we are learning all about bees! How do they make honey? What’s happening to bees worldwide and how can we protect them? Participation is limited\, so call (540) 425-7000 ext. 1 to register. \nMontvale Marvels \nBooks 4 Fun and Montvale’s exclusive early literacy program\, Mother Goose on the Loose\, are concluding during the week of April 10th! Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays. Children aged 3-6 can have a fine time with music\, stories\, and crafts in this weekly program. Mother Goose on the Loose is a story time designed to prepare your infant or toddler for a successful future of reading and writing. This program occurs on Thursdays at 10:30 AM and repeats weekly. \nAnother Teen Night is coming up at the Montvale Library! Between 5PM and 7PM on Friday\, May 5th\, we’ll be playing Xbox games\, hanging out with friends\, and enjoying tasty snacks. Mark your calendars! \nStewartsville Spectaculars \nOur early literacy programs\, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader\, are concluding during the week of April 10th! Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Children aged 3-6 are invited to enjoy stories\, rhythm\, crafts\, and music with their peers. Infants and toddlers up to the age of 3 are welcome to enjoy similar activities at the Rock-A-Bye Reader program\, which occurs at 10:30 AM on Fridays. \nCONTACT INFORMATION:\nLauren Harper\nlharper@bpls.org\nYouth Service Librarian\nBedford Public Library System
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SUMMARY:Bedford Public Library Children's Programs
DESCRIPTION:It is March Madness for the Bedford Public Library System as we have lots of events going on at each of the branches and our headliner this month is our third annual Community Read\, a reading program that is truly out of this world. This year our theme is outer space\, and we’ll be exploring infinity and beyond with a great selection of books\, movies\, and programs throughout the month. Join your neighbors in this collective reading effort and check out one of this year’s titles! For this year’s picture book\, we are reading Mousetronaut Goes to Mars\, by Mark E. Kelly; for juvenile fiction\, we are reading Space Case\, by Stuart Gibbs; teens are invited to read Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card\, and adults can enjoy Andy Weir’s acclaimed novel\, The Martian. \nBedford Business \nOur early literacy programs\, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader\, are back for another season! Books 4 Fun takes place on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Rock-A-Bye Reader follows on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Both programs repeat weekly. B4F is a fun and engaging story and craft time for children aged 3-6. RBR provides equivalent stimulation for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. Jumpstart your child’s language and literacy skills with these great programs! \nGet ready for another astronomically awesome event that corresponds with our Community Read. On Thursday\, March 16th at 6PM\, you’re invited to learn all about the night sky. Use a high-powered telescope to take a closer look at the moon\, stars\, and constellations at this special space-themed program. We will also have a fun space-themed craft. (Outdoor activities are weather permitting). Ages 5-YA \nTuesday\, March 21st is Family Movie Night at the Bedford Library. We are showing The BFG (PG)\, based on the novel by Roald Dahl of the same name. Enjoy crafts at 4:45 and the movie at 5PM. Snacks provided! The movie’s running time is 1 hour 57 minutes. We hope to see you there! \nCome to the library on Wednesday\, March 22nd. Between 4:15 and 5:30 PM\, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion\, how to create your own designs\, and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided\, but you may also bring your own. Fashion Club meets twice a month on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. Another meeting is coming up on Wednesday\, April 5th! \nSpringtime is the perfect time to make wind chimes! Come to the Bedford Library to make some with a variety of materials and take them home. Turn trash into treasure at this upcycling extravaganza! Registration is appreciated\, so call (540) 586-8911 ext. 2108 to let us know you’re coming. Ages 3-17 \nForest Fun \nOur early literacy programs\, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader\, are back for another season! Children aged 3-6 are welcome to enjoy Books 4 Fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. These sessions repeat weekly. \nThe Forest Library holds its Rock-A-Bye Reader session for infants up to 21 months old at 10:15 AM on Mondays\, followed by a session for toddlers between 21 and 36 months at 11:15 AM. Forest holds an additional two sessions for 21-36-month-old toddlers on Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 AM. These sessions repeat weekly. \nStop by the library for some St. Patrick’s Day fun on Friday\, March 17th! Enjoy delightful Irish stories and a craft at 10:30 AM. Ages 3-6 \nJoin us at the Forest Library for LEGO® Club! From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on March 30th\, we’re exploring our imaginations with everyone’s favorite building blocks. This club meets on the last Thursday of every month. Ages 5+ \nMoneta Merriment \nDuring the month of March\, in honor of the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights\, the Moneta branch will have a display available for viewing that was produced by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Only thirty displays were distributed\, and we were lucky to receive one of them! Stop by anytime during the month of March! \nRock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Children aged 3-6 can participate in Books 4 Fun every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Crafts\, stories\, and music will keep your child engaged and entertained! Rock-A-Bye Reader takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age can enjoy stories and music at this early literacy program. \nAs part of our Community Read\, come to the Moneta/SML Library to enjoy the movie The Martian (PG-13)\, the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel by the same name. On Thursday\, March 16th\, the library is hosting two showings of the movie\, one at 1PM and one at 6PM. Enjoy the movie on its own or compare it to the book. \nBuild with LEGOs® and meet new friends on March 25th at the library between 10:30 and 12! Use our LEGOs® or bring your own. Take a break at 11AM to increase your reading fluency and confidence with READ: Reading Education Assistance Dogs. It’s fun to read aloud to specially trained dogs in the library. \nMark your calendar for Thursday\, March 30th; the Moneta/SML Library is showing The BFG (PG)\, a film based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts\, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6PM. The running time is 1 hour 57 minutes. \nBig Island Antics \nRock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Rock-A-Bye Reader is a fun and educational story time for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. This program takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Older children between 3 and 6 years do not have to miss out; Books 4 Fun occurs at 10:30 AM on Thursdays and repeats every week. Children can enjoy rhymes\, stories\, music\, and crafts! \nThe LEGO club meets again at the library on Friday\, March 17th between 3-4PM. Build something great from your imagination\, or accept the challenge of the month! If you can’t make it\, come back on Saturday the 18th between 10:30-11:30 AM for another chance. Bring your friends! Ages 5+ \nCome to the Big Island Library for Tuesday Teen Time! On March 28th we are playing games and snacking on junk food from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. \nVisit the Big Island Library for another space-themed STEM Club on Friday\, March 31st at 3PM. We will create our own production of Mousetronaut Goes to Mars\, a story book by actual astronaut Mark Kelly; watch exciting Mars video snippets\, and make some crafts. Participation is limited\, so make sure to visit the library or call (540) 425-7000 to register. \nMontvale Marvels \nBooks 4 Fun and Montvale’s exclusive early literacy program\, Mother Goose on the Loose\, are back for another season. Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays. Children aged 3-6 can have a fine time with music\, stories\, and crafts in this weekly program. Mother Goose on the Loose is a story time designed to prepare your infant or toddler for a successful future of reading and writing. This program occurs on Thursdays at 10:30 AM and repeats weekly. \nStewartsville Spectaculars \nBooks 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for another season. Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Children aged 3-6 are invited to enjoy stories\, rhythm\, crafts\, and music with their peers. Infants and toddlers up to the age of 3 are welcome to enjoy similar activities at the Rock-A-Bye Reader program\, which occurs at 10:30 AM on Fridays and repeats every week. \nCelebrate the Community Read at the Stewartsville Library with Mousetronaut Goes to Mars\, a story book by actual astronaut Mark Kelly. Kids can enjoy space-related activities at this exclusive event on March 28th between 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Please call (540) 425-7008 ext. 3 to register. Ages 5-10 \nFor more information contact:  \nLauren Harper\nlharper@bpls.org\nYouth Service Librarian\nBedford Public Library System
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SUMMARY:Bedford Public Library Children's Programs
DESCRIPTION:All BPLS branches will be closed on Monday\, February 20th in observance of Presidents’ Day. \nGet an early start on literacy this February with the Winter Reading Program! Children aged 0-5 can earn stickers during the entire month of February by reading books and doing special activities with their caregiver. Story time books count toward both the Winter Reading Program and 1KB4K! Register at your local library branch and start working toward your special certificate as early as Wednesday\, February 1st! \nComing up in the month of March is our third annual 2017 Community Read! Prepare yourself for a reading program that is truly out of this world. This year our theme is outer space\, and we’ll be exploring infinity and beyond with a great selection of books\, movies\, and programs throughout the month. Join your neighbors in this collective reading effort and check out one of this year’s titles! For this year’s picture book\, we are reading Mousetronaut Goes to Mars\, by Mark E. Kelly; for juvenile fiction\, we are reading Space Case\, by Stuart Gibbs; teens are invited to read Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card\, and adults can enjoy Andy Weir’s acclaimed novel\, The Martian. \nBedford Business \nOur early literacy programs\, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader\, are back for another season! Books 4 Fun takes place on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Rock-A-Bye Reader follows on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Both programs repeat weekly. B4F is a fun and engaging story and craft time for children aged 3-6. RBR provides equivalent stimulation for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. Jumpstart your child’s language and literacy skills with these great programs! \nTuesday\, February 21st is Family Movie Night at the Bedford Library. We are showing Kubo and the Two Strings (PG)\, an animated film from the studio that brought you Coraline and The Boxtrolls! Enjoy crafts at 4:45 and the movie at 5PM. Snacks provided! The movie’s running time is 1 hour 42 minutes. We hope to see you there! \nCome to the library on Wednesday\, February 22nd. Between 4:15 and 5:30 PM\, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion\, how to create your own designs\, and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided\, but you may also bring your own. Fashion Club meets twice a month on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. Another meeting is coming up on Wednesday\, March 1st! \nForest Fun \nOur early literacy programs\, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader\, are back for another season! Children aged 3-6 are welcome to enjoy Books 4 Fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. These sessions repeat weekly. \nThe Forest Library holds its Rock-A-Bye Reader session for infants up to 21 months old at 10:15 AM on Mondays\, followed by a session for toddlers between 21 and 36 months at 11:15 AM. Forest holds an additional two sessions for 21-36-month-old toddlers on Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 AM. These sessions repeat weekly. \nJoin us for Teen Game Night on Thursday\, February 16th! Kids 12+ are invited to the Forest Library between 5:30 and 7:30 PM for a fun evening of video gaming and pizza with friends! \nJoin us at the Forest Library for LEGO® Club! From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on February 23rd\, we’re exploring our imaginations with everyone’s favorite building blocks. This club meets on the last Thursday of every month. Ages 5+ \nAre you a big fan of dinosaurs? Join the club! The Forest Library hosts a Dinosaur Club on the first Thursday of every month. Drop by between 4:30-5:30 PM on March 2nd for this exclusive program. Kids ages 6+ can learn fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures from a real dinosaur expert in this monthly club. Visit the library or call (540) 425-7002 to register. \nMoneta Merriment \nRock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Children aged 3-6 can participate in Books 4 Fun every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Crafts\, stories\, and music will keep your child engaged and entertained! Rock-A-Bye Reader takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age can enjoy stories and music at this early literacy program. \nMark your calendar for Thursday\, February 23rd; the Moneta/SML Library is showing Kubo and the Two Strings (PG)\, an animated film from the studio that brought you Coraline. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts\, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6PM. The running time is 1 hour 42 minutes. \nBig Island Antics \nRock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Rock-A-Bye Reader is a fun and educational story time for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. This program takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Older children between 3 and 6 years do not have to miss out; Books 4 Fun occurs at 10:30 AM on Thursdays and repeats every week. Children can enjoy rhymes\, stories\, music\, and crafts! \nThe LEGO club meets again at the library on Friday\, February 17th between 3-4PM. Build something great from your imagination\, or accept the challenge of the month! If you can’t make it\, come back on Saturday the 18th between 10:30-11:30 AM for another chance. Bring your friends! Ages 5+ \nCome to the Big Island Library for Tuesday Teen Time! On February 28th we are playing games and snacking on junk food from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. \nWe’re starting the month of March with another Friday Film\, The BFG (PG). Join us at 3PM on February 3rd for this live-action adaptation of the book by Roald Dahl\, and enjoy a free snack! \nMontvale Marvels \nBooks 4 Fun and Montvale’s exclusive early literacy program\, Mother Goose on the Loose\, are back for another season. Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays. Children aged 3-6 can have a fine time with music\, stories\, and crafts in this weekly program. Mother Goose on the Loose is a story time designed to prepare your infant or toddler for a successful future of reading and writing. This program occurs on Thursdays at 10:30 AM and repeats weekly. \nIt’s time for another Teen Night at the Montvale Library! Between 5PM and 7PM on Friday\, March 3rd\, we’ll be playing Xbox games\, hanging out with friends\, and enjoying tasty snacks! \nStewartsville Spectaculars \nBooks 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for another season. Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM on Mondays and repeats every week. Children aged 3-6 are invited to enjoy stories\, rhythm\, crafts\, and music with their peers. Infants and toddlers up to the age of 3 are welcome to enjoy similar activities at the Rock-A-Bye Reader program\, which occurs at 10:30 AM on Fridays and repeats every week. \nWe are celebrating Read Across America Day at the Stewartsville Library on Thursday\, March 2nd\, between 3:30 and 4:30 PM. Stop in for a Seussical good time with stories and activities. Please register by calling (540) 425-7008 ext. 3. Ages 3-8 \n  \nCONTACT INFORMATION:\nLauren Harper\nlharper@bpls.org\nYouth Service Librarian\nBedford Public Library System
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/bedford-public-library-events-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170115
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SUMMARY:Bedford Public Library Events
DESCRIPTION:February is coming up\, and so is the Bedford Public Library System’s special program\, Valentines for Veterans! Visit your local library between January 23rd and 28th to make a Valentine to show your appreciation for a veteran. Materials are provided so all you have to do is show up! Valentines will be sent from your library branch to the patients at Salem VA Medical Center. \nGet an early start on literacy this February with the Winter Reading Program! Children aged 0-5 can earn stickers during the entire month of February by reading books with their caregiver. Register at your local library branch and start working toward your special certificate as early as Wednesday\, February 1st! Don’t forget\, this can count towards their 1KB4K total! \nBedford Business\nTuesday\, January 17th is Family Movie Night at the Bedford Library. We are showing The Secret Life of Pets (PG)\, an animated film from the studio that brought you Despicable Me! Enjoy crafts at 4:45 and the movie at 5PM. Snacks provided! The movie’s running time is 1 hour 30 minutes. We hope to see you there! \nOn Thursday\, January 19th and Thursday\, January 26th\, you’re invited to the library at 4PM to learn about our 3-D printer. After this introduction\, teens ages 13 through young adult can make reservations to create their own masterpieces using this cutting edge technology. Days available for 3-D printing use will be Monday through Thursday between the hours of 4PM and 5:15PM. Due to the complexity and duration of the process\, only one or two prints can be made in a day. \nGet ready for another season of our early literacy programs\, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader! Books 4 Fun begins on Tuesday\, January 24th at 10:30 AM. Rock-A-Bye Reader follows on Wednesday\, January 25th at 10:30 AM. Both programs repeat every week. B4F is a fun and engaging story and craft time for children aged 3-6. RBR provides equivalent stimulation for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. Jumpstart your child’s language and literacy skills with these great programs! \nCome to the library on Wednesday\, January 25th. Between 4:15 and 5:30 PM\, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion\, how to create your own designs\, and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided\, but you may also bring your own. Fashion Club meets twice a month on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. Another meeting is coming up on Wednesday\, February 1st! \nForest Fun\nGet ready for another season of our early literacy programs\, Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader! Starting on Tuesday\, January 24th\, children aged 3-6 are welcome to enjoy Books 4 Fun. The Forest Library holds one session at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays\, and repeats the session at the same time on Wednesdays. These sessions repeat weekly. \nRock-A-Bye Reader returns on Monday\, January 23rd. Forest holds its session for infants up to 21 months old at 10:15 AM on Mondays\, followed by a session for toddlers between 21 and 36 months at 11:15 AM. Forest holds an additional two sessions for 21-36-month-old toddlers on Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 AM. These sessions repeat weekly. \nJoin us at the Forest Library for LEGO® Club! From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on January 26th\, we’re exploring our imaginations with everyone’s favorite building blocks. This club meets on the last Thursday of every month. Ages 5+ \nAre you a big fan of dinosaurs? Join the club! The Forest Library hosts a Dinosaur Club on the first Thursday of every month. Drop by between 4:30-5:30 PM on February 2nd for this exclusive program. Kids ages 6+ can learn fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures from a real dinosaur expert in this monthly club. Visit the library or call (540) 425-7002 to register. \nMoneta Merriment\nRock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Books 4 Fun resumes on Tuesday\, January 24th. Children aged 3-6 can participate in Books 4 Fun every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Crafts\, stories\, and music will keep your child engaged and entertained! Rock-A-Bye Reader begins at 10:30 AM on Monday\, January 23rd and repeats every week. Infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age can enjoy stories and music at this early literacy program. \nMark your calendar for Thursday\, January 26th; the Moneta/SML Library is showing The Secret Life of Pets (PG)\, an animated film from the studio that brought you Despicable Me. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts\, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6PM. The running time is 1 hour 30 minutes. \nBig Island Antics\nThe LEGO club meets again at the library on Friday\, January 20th between 3-4PM. Build something great from your imagination\, or accept the challenge of the month! If you can’t make it\, come back on Saturday the 21st between 10:30-11:30 AM for another chance. Bring your friends! Ages 5+ \nRock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for another season. Rock-A-Bye Reader is a fun and educational story time for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. This program begins at 10:30 AM on Monday\, January 23rd and repeats every week. Older children between 3 and 6 years do not have to miss out; Books 4 Fun starts at 10:30 AM on Thursday\, January 26th and repeats every week. Children can enjoy rhymes\, stories\, music\, and crafts! \nCome to the Big Island Library for Tuesday Teen Time! On January 24th we are playing games and snacking on junk food from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. \nWe’re starting the month of February with another Friday Film\, Finding Dory (PG). Join us at 3PM on February 3rd for the exciting sequel to Finding Nemo\, and enjoy a free snack! \nMontvale Marvels\nBooks 4 Fun and Montvale’s exclusive early literacy program\, Mother Goose on the Loose\, are back for another season. Books 4 Fun begins at 10:30 AM on Tuesday\, January 24th. Children aged 3-6 can have a fine time with music\, stories\, and crafts in this weekly program. Mother Goose on the Loose is a story time designed to prepare your infant or toddler for a successful future of reading and writing. This program resumes on Thursday\, January 26th at 10:30 AM and repeats weekly. \nWe’re celebrating Harry Potter Book Night at the Montvale Library! Thursday\, February 2nd will see the third annual Harry Potter Book Night celebrated throughout the world. Here at the Montvale Library\, we’re getting ready to host an unforgettable night. The fun kicks off at 5PM. \nWe’ll be sharing the wonder of J.K. Rowling’s best-selling stories and introducing the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Potter. Here at the Montvale Library\, young wizards\, witches\, and Muggles will be treated to an evening of games\, activities\, readings\, and quizzes. Registration required\, space is limited. Call the Montvale Library at (540) 425-7006 x2 to register. \nIt’s time for another Teen Night at the Montvale Library! Between 5PM and 7PM on Friday\, February 3rd\, we’ll be playing Xbox games\, hanging out with friends\, and enjoying tasty snacks! \nStewartsville Spectaculars\nBooks 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for another season. Books 4 Fun begins at 10:30 AM on Monday\, January 23rd and repeats every week. Children aged 3-6 are invited to enjoy stories\, rhythm\, crafts\, and music with their peers. Infants and toddlers up to the age of 3 are welcome to enjoy similar activities at the Rock-A-Bye Reader program\, which begins at 10:30 AM on Friday\, January 27th and repeats every week. \nThe Stewartsville Library has an exciting event in store on Thursday\, February 2nd! Fans old and new are invited to celebrate the magical world of Harry Potter with a variety of activities and treats. Join us between 3:30 and 4:30 PM to celebrate this best-selling series with other fans and make new friends! Please call (540) 425-7008 ext. 3 to register. Ages 8-14 \nFor more information\, contact:  \nLauren Harper\nlharper@bpls.org\nYouth Service Librarian\nBedford Public Library System
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/bedford-public-library-events-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170101T080000
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SUMMARY:Bedford Public Library Events
DESCRIPTION:All BPLS branches will be closed on Monday\, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. \nHappy New Year! \nBooks 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader story times will resume at the end of January. \nBedford Business \nCome to the library on Wednesday\, January 4th. Between 4:15 and 5:30 PM\, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion\, how to create your own designs\, and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided\, but you may also bring your own. From now on\, the Fashion Club will be meeting twice a month on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. \nCome to the Bedford Library for STEAM Wednesday on January 11th! During this month’s program\, we are learning about weather. What is it? Why does it do what it does? Let’s find out! Make a tornado\, watch a hurricane in action\, see a cloud form\, and learn all about snow\, just in time for winter! STEAM Wednesday is intended for children 7+. \nJoin us for LEGO® Club on Thursday\, January 12th between 3:30 and 5:30 PM. Put your imagination to work using our LEGOS® or DUPLOS®. From 3:30-4:30 PM\, kids will also have the opportunity to spend time reading to Ty\, our Reading Assistance Dog. This is a great time for your child to practice reading skills and boost confidence while having fun with our favorite furry friend. Ages 5+ \nComing up on Tuesday\, January 17th is Family Movie Night. We are showing The Secret Life of Pets (PG)\, an animated film from the studio that brought you Despicable Me! Enjoy crafts at 4:45 and the movie at 5PM. Snacks provided! The movie’s running time is 1 hour 30 minutes. We hope to see you there! \nOn Thursday\, January 19th\, come to the library at 4PM to learn about our 3-D printer. After this introduction\, teens ages 13 through young adult can make reservations to create their own masterpieces using this cutting edge technology. Days available for 3-D printing use will be Monday through Thursday between the hours of 4PM and 5:15PM. Due to complexity and time for print\, only one or two prints can be made in a day. \nForest Fun \nStart off the new year of 2017 with something familiar! Come to the Forest Library for our Dinosaur Club. Drop by between 4:30-5:30 PM on Thursday\, January 5th for this exclusive program. Kids ages 6+ can learn fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures from a real dinosaur expert in this monthly club. Visit the library or call (540) 425-7002 to register. \nMoneta Merriment \nMoneta’s Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader programs return at the end of January. Get ready for another season of reading and fun! \nBig Island Antics \nStart the new year of 2017 with our Friday Film\, The Angry Birds Movie (PG). Join us at 3PM on January 6th for this animated movie inspired by the popular game\, and enjoy a free snack! \nMontvale Marvels \nCome by the Montvale Library for Teen Night on Friday\, January 6th! Between 5PM and 7PM we’ll be playing Xbox games\, hanging out with friends\, and enjoying tasty snacks! \nStewartsville Spectaculars \nStewartsville’s Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader programs return at the end of January. Get ready for another season of reading and fun! \nCONTACT INFORMATION:\nLauren Harper\nEmail:  lharper@bpls.org\nYouth Service Librarian\nBedford Public Library System
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/bedford-public-library-events-2/
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SUMMARY:Bedford Public Library Events
DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays! \nBooks 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader story times will resume at the end of January. \nAll Bedford Public Library System branches are closed on the following days: Friday\, December 23rd through Monday\, December 26th and Saturday\, December 31st through Monday\, January 2nd. \nBedford Business\nTuesday\, December 20th brings us Family Movie Night. We are showing Finding Dory (PG)\, starring Pixar’s unforgettable forgetful fish! Enjoy crafts at 4:45 and the movie at 5PM. Snacks provided! The movie’s running time is 1 hour 45 minutes. We hope to see you there! \nShow your family and friends that you care by making them a unique holiday card at the library between 4-5PM on Wednesday\, December 21st! We’ll provide the materials for you to create cards for everyone on your list. \nJoin us in the new year of 2017 for more great library programs! \nCome back to the library on Wednesday\, January 4th. Between 4:15 and 5:30 PM\, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion\, how to create your own designs\, and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided\, but you may also bring your own. Our December program is the perfect time to make a fashionable holiday gift for a loved one. From now on\, the Fashion Club will be meeting twice a month on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. \nOn Thursday\, January 19th\, come to the library at 4PM to learn about our 3-D printer. After this introduction\, teens ages 13 through young adult are able to being making reservations to create their own masterpieces using this cutting edge technology. Days available for 3-D printing use will be Monday through Thursday between the hours of 4PM and 5:15PM. Due to complexity and time for print\, only one or two prints can be made in a day. \nForest Fun\nStart off the new year of 2017 with something familiar! Come to the Forest Library for our Dinosaur Club. Drop by between 4:30-5:30 PM on Thursday\, January 5th for this exclusive program. Kids ages 6+ can learn fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures from a real dinosaur expert in this monthly club. Visit the library or call (540) 425-7002 to register. \nMoneta Merriment\nMark your calendar for Thursday\, December 29th; the Moneta/SML Library is showing Finding Dory (PG)\, a fun and adventurous sequel to Finding Nemo. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts\, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6PM. The running time is 1 hour 45 minutes. \nBig Island Antics\nCome to the library for Tuesday Teen Time after the holiday break! On December 27th we are playing games and snacking on junk food from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. \nCome back in the new year of 2017 for our Friday Film\, The Angry Birds Movie (PG). Join us at 3PM on January 6th for this animated movie inspired by the popular game\, and enjoy a free snack! \nMontvale Marvels\nCome by the Montvale Library for Teen Night on Friday\, January 6th! Between 5PM and 7PM we’ll be playing Xbox games\, hanging out with friends\, and enjoying tasty snacks! \nStewartsville Spectaculars \nTake a look at the other BPLS branches for more events! \nCONTACT INFORMATION:\nLauren Harper\nlharper@bpls.org\nYouth Service Librarian\nBedford Public Library System
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/bedford-public-library-events/
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SUMMARY:Bedford Public Library Happenings...
DESCRIPTION:September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit your local BPLS branch and sign up for a card. Signing up for a library card is free\, and gives you access to your favorite novels (including books on CD!)\, movies\, and reference materials. It’s also a great hub for connecting with your community. \nCelebrate Banned Books Week during the week of September 25-October 1. Exercise your freedom to choose what you read by checking out a banned or challenged book at your local library branch! \nAll BPLS branches will be closed on Monday\, October 10th for professional training. \nBedford Business \nBooks 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for the fall! Books 4 Fun occurs every Tuesday at 10:30 AM and Rock-A-Bye Reader takes place on Wednesdays at the same time. B4F is a fun and engaging story and craft time for children aged 3-6. RBR provides equivalent stimulation for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. Jumpstart your child’s language and literacy skills with these great programs! \nJoin us at the Bedford Library for a LEGO® building challenge on Wednesday\, September 28th. Come in between 3:30 and 5:30 PM to build a robot or a spaceship for your chance to win a cool prize. Put your imagination to work! Ages 5+ \nAre you a coloring maniac? Enter our October coloring contest! Starting on October 1st\, you can visit the Youth Services desk to get your own age-appropriate Halloween-themed coloring sheet\, then use the month of October to give it your own personal flair. Return it to a YS librarian before Halloween for your chance to win a super cool prize. Age groups: 3-5\, 6-9\, 10-13\, 14-17. \nGhost story fans rejoice—the Bedford Library is showing The Others (PG-13) for Teen Tuesday on October 4th! Bring your friends and enjoy this spooky film at 4PM. The movie’s running time is 1 hour 44 minutes. \nA new program is starting on Wednesday\, October 5th! Between 4 and 5:30 PM\, teens and tweens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to participate in Fashion Club. Learn about the world of fashion\, how to create your own designs and do cool Do It Yourself projects to make or repurpose your own clothing. Materials are provided\, but you may also bring your own. Everything you create\, you can keep! Join us to make clothing and accessories that are worthy of walking down any runway. This program is scheduled to repeat on the first Wednesday of every month. \nComing up on October 11th and 12th is a special STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, Math) program sure to pull you in like a magnet! Come to the Bedford Library at 4:15 PM on either of two days to make magnetic slime and explore the phenomenon of magnetism for National Science Month. Make a mess—for science! \nForest Fun \nBooks 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for the fall! Children aged 3-6 are welcome to enjoy Books 4 Fun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Forest Library holds one session at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays\, and repeats the session at the same time on Wednesdays. These sessions repeat weekly. \nRock-A-Bye Reader has also returned for another season. Forest holds its session for infants up to 21 months old at 10:15 AM on Mondays\, followed by a session for toddlers between 21 and 36 months at 11:15 AM. Forest holds an additional two sessions for 21-36-month-old toddlers on Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 AM. These sessions repeat weekly. \nComing up on Thursday\, September 29th is Teen Club! Stop by the library between 4-5PM to spend time with your friends and enjoy free snacks. Afterwards\, LEGO® Club begins at 5:30 and continues until 7PM. \nAre you a dinosaur fan? Then you should drop by the Forest Library for our exclusive Dinosaur Club between 4:30-5:30 PM on Thursday\, October 6th! Kids ages 6+ can learn fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures from a real dinosaur expert in this monthly club. Visit the library or call (540) 425-7002 to register. \nMoneta Merriment \nRock-A-Bye Reader and Books 4 Fun are back for the fall. Children aged 3-6 can participate in Books 4 Fun every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Crafts\, stories\, and music will keep your child engaged and entertained! Rock-A-Bye Reader occurs every Monday at 10:30 AM. Infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age can enjoy stories and music at this early literacy program. \nMark your calendar for Thursday\, September 29th; the Moneta/SML Library is showing The Jungle Book (PG). Bring your family and join us for this fresh adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s novel. Arrive at 5:30 PM for crafts\, and enjoy snacks and the movie at 6:00 PM. The running time is 1 hour 51 minutes. \nComing on Thursday\, October 13th is a cool event for fans of computer games! The Moneta/SML Library is offering Hour of Code\, a great introduction to computer coding for kids 6+. Choose from popular themes like Star Wars\, Minecraft\, or Disney’s Frozen… then use code to control your favorite characters. No coding experience is necessary to have a good time! It’s free! Call (540) 425-7004 to register. \nBig Island Antics  \nRock-A-Bye Reader is back for the fall. For those new to the program\, Rock-A-Bye Reader is a fun and educational story time for infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age. This program repeats every Monday at 10:30 AM. Older children between 3 and 6 years do not have to miss out; Books 4 Fun takes place at 10:30 AM every Thursday. Children can enjoy rhymes\, stories\, music\, and crafts! \nJoin us at the Big Island Library on the 1st Friday of the month from 3-4:30 PM for a Friday Film! On October 7th we are watching Goosebumps (PG). The running time is 1 hour 43 minutes. We hope to see you there! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Big Island Library. \nMontvale Marvels \nBooks 4 Fun and Montvale’s exclusive early literacy program\, Mother Goose on the Loose\, are back for the fall. Books 4 Fun takes place on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Children aged 3-6 can have a fine time with music\, stories\, and crafts in this weekly program. Mother Goose on the Loose is a story time designed to prepare your infant or toddler for a successful future of reading and writing. This program repeats every Thursday at 10:30 AM. \nFirst Fridays are Teen Nights at the Montvale Library! Drop by on October 7th between 5-7PM for Kinect gaming\, board games\, and snacks! \nStewartsville Spectaculars \nBooks 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader are back for the fall. Books 4 Fun takes place on Mondays at 10:30 AM. Children aged 3-6 are invited to enjoy stories\, rhythm\, crafts\, and music with their peers. Infants and toddlers up to the age of 3 are welcome to enjoy similar activities at the Rock-A-Bye Reader program\, which occurs every Friday at 10:30 AM. \nOctober is National Science Month\, so come to the Stewartsville Library for an exclusive STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, Math) program on Tuesday\, October 11th. From 3-4PM we’ll explore the answer to the question: What happens when we mix these things together? Give us a call at (540) 425-7008 ext. 3 to register. Ages 4-10 \nCONTACT INFORMATION:\nLauren Harper\nlharper@bpls.org\nYouth Service Librarian\nBedford Public Library System
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/bedford-public-library-happenings/
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