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2012 Celebrate Seuss Festival

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:15:00 +0000

Mardi Gras Gala

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:46:00 +0000

Get your tickets now for our 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Gala - February 18 from 7-10pm. Advance tickets are only $40. This would make a great Valentine's gift for your sweetheart. We'll have a New Orleans style buffet, live music, silent auction and casino night.

Silent Auction donations are welcome and appreciated. Sponsorships are also available.
• Silent Auction Donation Form
• Sponsorship Form For more information or to make a cash donation call 817-501-0418 or email mardigrasbedford@gmail.com

Register Now for Ebook Classes

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:52:00 +0000

It's Never Too Early to Get a Library Card

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:59:00 +0000

This baby's mother knows how important it is to start her child off right so she brought her ten-day-old son to the library to get his own card.

A library card opens the door to a world of reading, information and entertainment. With a library card you can read the latest best seller, watch a movie, listen to music, check out an ebook, complete a homework assignment, use a computer or printer, attend great programs and much more. To get a card just stop by the library or apply online.

It's never too early or too late to make a library card a part of your life.

We Value Your Opinion - Please Take our Survey

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:54:00 +0000

The library is conducting its annual survey to assess quality of service, programs, materials and hours of operation. Please take a moment to fill out the survey to let us know how we are performing. Survey results help us set budget priorities for the next fiscal year. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete online. It is also available in print.

Residential Roundtable Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:15:00 +0000

Join us for a Residential Roundtable Meeting.

Date: March 30, 2011
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bedford Public Library - Meeting Room North

Agenda:

1. 6 Stones mission and projects in Bedford (20 minutes)

2. Parks Master Plan (20 minutes)

3. Special Events Update (5 minutes)

4. Economic development update (20 minutes)

5. Shop Bedford First program (5 minutes)

6. Discussion of agenda topics (20 minutes)

Understanding Medicare

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:20:00 +0000

The Bedford Senior Center will be hosting information sessions about the changes to Medicare. Sessions will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 16, Tuesday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 14. The Bedford Senior Center is located 2819 R. D. Hurt Parkway. For more information call 817-952-2325.

New Fee Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:20:00 +0000

Starting November 10, 2010

Extended Use Fees
DVD $1.00/day
Books & Other Materials 25¢/day

Copy Center Fees
Fax Fee $1.00/page
Copier Fee .20¢/page
Color Printout .50¢/page
Black/White Printout .20¢/page

Silent Auction for Low Vision Room

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:10:00 +0000

The Bedford Public Library has gradually been adding Assistive Technology for their low vision users after two successful Low Vision Fairs over the past three years. The next step is to have a room dedicated to the latest technology in the new library for low vision readers to utilize while at the library and in limited cases some of the technology will be available for check out.

On November 20th, the library will have some of the technology on display that through fundraising efforts by the Bedford Library Foundation will hopefully become a reality. Along with the display there will be a silent auction with all funds dedicated to purchase of equipment.

Refreshments will be served and we hope you will invite you friends for this special event. The Bedford Public Library is taking the lead and will be the only library in our area accommodating people with low vision and those losing their vision.

For further information, please feel free to contact Patt Dreyer at pattdreyer@sbcglobal.net.

Shout Out to Girl Scout Troop 1315

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:46:00 +0000

Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 1315 for collecting books for the new Bedford Public Library. The books not added to the collection will be sold by the Bedford Library Friends to buy new books. We appreciate Troop 1315 for applying their Girl Power to assist the new Library!

Adult Short Story Contest Winners

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:36:00 +0000

The Bedford Library Friends announced the results of the Fourth Annual Adult Short Story Contest last night. Congratulations to all our entries, the judges enjoyed your stories.

1st place -- Clinically Weird by Kathleen Listman
2nd place -- The Consuming by Rhonda Hopkins
3rd place -- Second Chances by our own David H. Franklin

Bedford Library Friends Book Sale

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:37:00 +0000

Don't miss our upcoming book sale. If you are looking for books for the kids, grandparents, or your classroom, this is the event you cannot afford to miss. It's going to be bigger and better than ever.

Dates/Times:
Thursday, August 12 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Members Only Preview Sale - Memberships will be sold at the door

Friday, August 13 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday, August 14 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday, August 15 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Location:

First Baptist Church of Bedford

2045 Bedford Road

Bedford, TX 76021

Your Name at the New Library

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:03:00 +0000

Preserve your family name, honor a loved one, recognize a business or give a lasting gift to someone special by ordering an engraved brick to enhance the outdoor settings at the new Bedford Public Library. Engraved bricks will be placed in the sculptural gardens surrounding the new facility. Bricks can be purchased in two sizes.

4 x 8 inches—standard size
Up to 3 lines of text
Cost imprinted $50.00

8 x 8 inches—standard size
Up to 7 lines of text
Cost imprinted $100.00

All funds raised with the Brick by Brick Fundraiser will go to the Capital Campaign. Bricks can be ordered at the Bedford Public Library. Order by August 1, 2010 to guarantee your name at the new Bedford Public Library. Brick Order Form

For more information call Barbara Sparks at 817-952-2350.

Carter BloodCare Donation Drive

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:59:00 +0000

We're having a Blood Drive this Sunday, June 13 at Old Bedford School, 2400 School Lane, between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Here's a link to the Advance Sign Up form.

Summer-Fest

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:20:00 +0000

Mark your calendar for Summer-Fest, a fund raising event benefiting the new Bedford Public Library. It'll be on Sunday June 13th from 11 am - 5 pm at Old Bedford School, 2400 School Lane. There will be Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Italian Ice, Funnel Cakes, Popcorn, Live Music, Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Balloon Benders, a Dunk Tank, a Hamburger Cookoff, and a Car & Truck Show. So don't miss out on a great day of fun that also helps the new library.

Library Construction Photos

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:41:00 +0000

Take a look at the newest photos of the library under construction.

Online Computer Tutorials

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:34:00 +0000

In Pictures online tutorials are based on pictures, not words. They're the easiest way to learn computer subjects such as Microsoft Office, Open Office and web design and programming. There's no complicated multimedia, just pictures that show exactly what to do.

JobNow Service

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:46:00 +0000

The JobNow service is available to Bedford Public Library patrons till the end of August 2010. This free service provides access to online career coaches and experts!

Go to twdl.org/jobnow and then select the type of help you want – resume writing, interviewing, job search, etc…. The site asks for a password - use “twdl” (not the library number as mentioned on the site). Once logged in you will be in an online chat with a job expert. The service is available from 2 – 11 pm 7 days a week!

Support the Library by Sending Flowers

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:12:00 +0000

Sending flowers for Easter, Mother's Day, a birthday or for any occasion is a sure way to brighten someones day. Now you can send flowers and add to the support the Library receives from the Bedford Library Friends.

Bice's Florist created the Helping Hands program as a way to continuously give something back to the community throughout the year. So when you purchase flowers from any of our area Bice's florists just mention that you would like their Helping Hands contribution of $2.00 to go to the Bedford Library Friends. The Friends group uses all donations to enhance library services to the community.

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:13:00 +0000

Short Story Contest and Seuss Festival Winners

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:25:00 +0000

2010 Short Story Writing Contest Winners

Grades 1-6
1st Place Julia Teinert
2nd Place Rebeka Klopfenstine
3rd Place Katie Hodges

Grades 7-12
1st Place Elissa Graham
2nd Place Madeline Daniell

Seuss Festival Winners

Best Costume
Baby Seuss - Kieren Harris
Most Original Seuss-ish - Stephanie Purtell

Clover Guess
The jar contained 251 and Claire Settlemoir guessed 252

I S.E.R.V.E. HEB Volunteer Fair

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:15:00 +0000

The I S.E.R.V.E. HEB Volunteer Fair held at Northeast Mall on Saturday, March 27 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm is an event which encourages community support and enhances the quality of life in HEB by connecting volunteer-minded individuals and HEB businesses with local non-profit service organizations. Take a look at the flyer.

Construction at New Library

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:36:00 +0000

If you haven't been by the site of the new library lately take a look at these photos of construction taken during the end of February. The former grocery store is starting to transform into a beautiful library. Window openings are being added along the north and south facades to take advantage of natural light. In parts of the library, the natural light will filter through colored glass creating a vibrant color palette in the Lobby, Children's Area and Teen Area.

Celebrate Seuss Festival Photos

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:31:00 +0000

Even though it was a cold and wet afternoon over 500 people had fun at our annual Celebrate Seuss Festival. See the photos.

Love Your Bedford Public Library Month

noreply@blogger.com (bedford public library) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:11:00 +0000

February 2010 was proclaimed Love Your Library Month by the Mayor. See the proclamation.