Bedford
Massachusetts
Bedford Free Public Library
About the Library:
The purpose of the Bedford Free Public Library shall be to provide an idea center; a resource for information, lifelong learning, and creative use of leisure time to all members of the community in a period of accelerating knowledge and change.
INCENTIVE:
The library shall stimulate the discovery of and encourage the development of reading through programs that spark ideas and supply information.
SERVICE:
The library shall be a starting place for the community in its search for information and ideas. It will provide a collection of resources responsive to the needs of the community and personnel skilled in the interface between patrons and information. The library shall maintain a current network of interlibrary, interagency resources to provide referral where appropriate. The library will strive to make materials accessible and attractive to the community.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
The library shall actively identify and respond to the needs of the community, facilitate cooperation among resources available to the town, provide meeting space to encourage the exchange of ideas and make the community aware of the services the library provides.
Upcoming Events at Bedford Free Public Library
Art Exhibit: Paintings by Daphne Confar
Art Exhibit: Paintings by Daphne Confar
Art Exhibit: Paintings by Daphne Confar
Art Exhibit: Paintings by Daphne Confar
Art Exhibit: Paintings by Daphne Confar
Art Exhibit: Paintings by Daphne Confar
Art Exhibit: Paintings by Daphne Confar
Art Exhibit: Paintings by Daphne Confar
Recent News
Bedford Free Public Library Happenings Newsletter - January 2024
NOTE: THIS EMAIL WILL NOW GO OUT TWICE A MONTH AND ONLY INCLUDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIRST HALF OF JANUARY. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE. CLOSURES: Sunday & Monday, DEC. 31 & JAN. 1: New Year's…
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CLOSURES: Friday-Sunday, NOV. 10-12: VETERAN'S Weekend Wednesday, NOV. 22: Closing at 5:00pm for Holiday Thursday-Friday, NOV. 23-24: THANKSGIVING Holiday NOTICES: Please note: Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 6 at 6:30 pm -…
Read More »Bedford Free Public Library News - October 2023
Closures: Monday, October 8 -Indigenous People's Day 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. ALL…
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Closures: Sunday, Sept. 3 & Monday, Sept. 4 - Labor Day Holiday Sunday, Sept 10 & 17 - Closed Notices: Sunday hours are back beginning Sunday, Sept. 24. Library hours will be 1-5 pm on Sundays through April 2024. For those patrons who…
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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…
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CLOSURES: Tuesday, July 4 - Independence Day And all Sundays in July 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…
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Closures: Sundays - beginning May 7 Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Notices: For those patrons who wish to continue pickup outside, go to 'Curbside' under Services on our website or contact the Circulation Desk at 781.275.9440 for details.…
Read More »Bedford Free Public Library Happenings for April 2023
CLOSURES: Sunday, APRIL 9 - Easter Sunday Monday, APRIL 17 - Patriot's Day NOTICES: For those patrons who wish to continue pickup outside, go to 'Curbside' under Services on our website or contact the Circulation Desk at 781.275.9440 for…
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Notices For those patrons who wish to continue pickup outside, go to 'Curbside' under Services on our website or contact the Circulation Desk at 781.275.9440 for details. Weather-related closings are posted in the banner across the top of our…
Read More »Bedford Free Public Library - February 2023
Holidays, Closures And Notices Closed: Presidents' Day - Monday - 2/20/23 For those patrons who wish to continue pickup outside, go to 'Curbside' under Services on our website or contact the Circulation Desk at 781.275.9440 for details.…
Read More »Bedford Free Public Library Update - January 2023
Holidays, Closures And Notices - Closed: Sunday & Monday - 1/1/23 & 1/2/23 HAPPY NEW YEAR ! - Closed: Monday, 1/16 [MLK Day] For those patrons who wish to continue pickup outside, go to 'Curbside' under Services on our website or…
Read More »Bedford Free Public Library Updates - December 2022
HOLIDAYS, CLOSURES and NOTICES -CLOSED Saturday-Monday 12/24/22-12/26/22 -CLOSED Saturday-Monday 12/31/22, 1/1/23 & 1/2/23 HAPPY HOLIDAYS Curbside is still available for those patrons who wish to continue pickup outside. Go to 'Curbside'…
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HOLIDAYS, CLOSURES and NOTICES -CLOSED Friday, November 11 - Veterans' Day -EARLY CLOSING at 5 pm Wednesday, November 23 -CLOSED Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving Holiday Curbside is still available for those…
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OCTOBER 2022 HOLIDAYS, CLOSURES and NOTICES CLOSED Monday, Oct. 10 - Indigenous Peoples' Day Curbside is still available for those patrons who wish to continue pickup outside. Go to 'Curbside' under Services on our website or contact the…
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LIBRARY UPDATES FOR SEPTEMBER HOLIDAYS, CLOSURES and OPENINGS -Sunday, Sept 4 - CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday -Monday, Sept 5 - CLOSED Labor Day Holiday Library will reopen on Tuesday, Sept 6 at 9 am -Sunday, Sept 18 - Library will OPEN on…
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LIBRARY UPDATES FOR JULY The Library will be closed for the July 4th holiday weekend: Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4 There will be no curbside service these days. The Library will reopen Tuesday, July 5 at 9:00am. There's more to…
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LIBRARY UPDATES FOR JUNE Holiday Closure: Monday, June 20 -Town observance of Juneteenth. The Library will be closed Sundays through the summer. Curbside service continues. Contact the Circulation Desk at 781.275.9440 if you have questions.…
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