BEDFORD FREE LIBRARY - SUMMER 2018

You have the option to track your reading online at www.bedfordfreelibrary.org or keep your own reading log which

we provide. Read or be read to for 1 hour to earn a sticker and 2 hours to earn a raffle ticket. The game ends with a

celebration on Tuesday, August 7, at 4:00 pm - the winners will be announced and prizes awarded. Raffle tickets

must be in by Monday, August 6, at 6:00 pm. You do not need to be present to win.

Ages 5 & older, Thursday, June 14 to Monday, August 6

Read with or be read to by a Book Buddy. Sign up for 30 minute sessions. Adult must stay in the Library with young children.

Session I: July 11,18,25 Session II: August 1,8,15 You may sign up for one session only and then join a waiting list for other session.Registration ongoing.

Session I: July 11,18,25 Session II: August 1,8,15 You may sign up for one session only and then join a waiting list for other session.Registration ongoing.

Ages 3 and up, Monday through Wednesday. Begins Mon, July 9 and runs through Wed, August 1, from 3:30 - 5:30

Ages 4-11 months, Wednesdays at 9:30 - 10:00 AM

Ages 12-30 months, Wednesdays at 10:15 - 11:00 AM

Tuesdays in July, Lunch Bunch at the Bedford Village Pool at 1:15 PM. See box for detail. Thursdays in July and August at 11:15 AM @ the Library Tuesdays in August at 2:00 PM @ the Library. Preschoolers with adult, no registration necessary.

Summer Reading Program

Book Buddies

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Musical Mother Goose

Drop In Preschool Storytimes

Summer Programs in the Children's RoomSummer Kickoff

Karaoke & Rock Painting

Wednesday, June 13th, 7:00PM at Historical Hall

Ages 3 and up Tuesdays at 1:15

July 10,17,24 & 31

Town pool pass required

No Registration

Bring lunch, dessert provided

Great way to end a swim

lesson or begin an

afternoon at the pool!

Lunch Bunch at the Bedford Village Pool

This year we will be using a new online tracking system READsquared.

To register, visit our website at www.bedfordfreelibrary.org. You can create

an account before the Kickoff but cannot track any books until after the event.

Registration is required for all programs unless indicated and all programs are free of charge. Call 914-234-3570 for information or register online at www.bedfordfreelibrary.org. Thanks to Bedford Village Chowder and Marching, Bedford Historical Society,

Bedford Recreation Department and many local businesses for their continued support of our summer programs.

KARAOKE GUIDELINES

We are partnering with the School of Rock to offer this fun Karaoke evening

*Karaoke is for children ages 10 and under

*Older siblings or parents are welcome to join younger performers

ROCK DECORATING IS FOR ALL AGES!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BOTH PROGRAMS. REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL LIBRARY.

BRING YOUR CALENDAR TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS.

THE END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION WILL BE A CONCERT ON THE GREEN ON AUGUST 7TH

BEDFORD FREE LIBRARY - SUMMER 2018

Ages 2-7, families welcome "Summer Sounds"with Suzanne, Bedford Arts & Music Tuesday, July 31, 4:00-5:00

Enjoy drums, songs, rhythms, and movement.

Ages 3 and older Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Wednesday, July 25, 4:30-5:30 Drop in Breakfast, Thursday July 26, 8:15am-9:00am

Enjoy breakfast on back porch with your stuffed animal.

Ages 4 and older "Nature Rocks", Thursday, August 2, 5:00-6:00

Presented by Animal Embassy, come touch and experience

different animals & sounds found in their native habitats.

Entering Kindergarten in Fall 2018 Countdown to Kindergarten, Monday, August 6, 3:30-4:15

Decorate your own "Countdown to Kindergarten" flip calendar.

Entering grades 1-2 Intro to Ballet, Thursday, July 26th, 3:30-4:30 Lead by Northern Westchester School of Dance

Entering grades 3-4 Intro to Hip Hop, Thursdays, July 26th, 4:30-5:30

Lead by Northern Westchester School of Dance

Entering Kindergarten-grade 4 Build with Legos, Mondays, July 2, 9, & 16, 3:30-4:30

We supply legos, you bring imagination. Come to one or all.

Entering K-grade 5 Rock & Roll Bingo, Wednesday, August 8, 3:30-4:30 Everybody loves bingo! Prizes will be awarded and special

treat will be provided.

Entering grades 2-5 Instrument Show and Tell, Thursday, July 19, 4:00-5:00 School of Rock will bring various instruments for you to see,

learn about, and play.

Ages 7 and older, all levels welcome Summer Chess, Mondays, July 23, 30 & Aug 6, 4:30-5:30

Come to one session or all! Taught by John Gallagher who will

teach you chess or help you with your skills.

Children's Programs

Registration is required for all programs unless indicated.

Visit our website at www.bedfordfreelibrary.org

to register online or call the library 914-234-3570.

Registration begins at the Summer Reading Kickoff event.

Tuesday Rock and Craft on the Back Porch

Preschool aged children

Join us on the back porch to play and make a

musical instrument. Supplies and directions will be

provided for this self-directed activity. Children

must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a

different instrument each week. Registration is

required!

Create with ChristaAges 4-entering grade 2 Watermelon Volcano Wednesday, July 18, 3:30-4:30 Make a volcano using a watermelon!

Entering grades 3-5 Fairy Houses Wednesday, July 25, 3:30-4:30 Explore the outdoors and create a special home fora fairy visiting your back yard!

Entering grades 3-5 Potatoes aren't just for eating... Wednesday, August 1, 3:30-4:30 Can a potato light up a light bulb? Join us to see if itcan happen!

August Mini CampsAwesome Robots Mini Camp Monday-Thursday, August 20-23, 10:00-noon Must attend all 4 sessions, no exceptions! Build robots and learn to code to make them docool things. This program is made possible inpart with a WLS mini grant.

Mini Sewing Camp, grades 4 and up Monday-Thursday, August 27-30, 10:00-noon Must attend all 4 sessions, no exceptions! Taught by Kate Perri this mini camp will teach the basics of sewing. Students will complete 3-4 projects. All materials included.

Tuesdays July 10, 17, 24

5:00-6:00