Adult Short Story Contest Winners

1st Place - "Ruthie & Me" by Arlene Pineo
2nd Place - "Best Little Helper" by Ashby Cline
3rd Place - "Pippi Had a Thought" by Mark S. Vozar

The Friends of the Bedford Public Library announced the winners at an "Evening with the Author: Mary Rogers". Thank you to all the writers who submitted entries. Our judges thoroughly enjoyed reading all the stories.

Triwizard Tournament and Yule Ball

Harry Potter is back! The Triwizard Tournament Competition has come to the Bedford Public Library. Test your courage and daring by finding the Golden Dragon Egg. Plunge into the lake and avoid being ambushed by the Grindylows and Run the Maze for the Triwizard Cup. Join Professor Trewlany in Divination Class. Spot your favorite Harry Potter characters. Wear a gown to the Yule Ball or dress as your favorite character from the "Goblet of Fire." It'll be fun for the whole family. There will be prizes for best costumes!

Halloween Fun

On October 30th join us for silly rather than scary Halloween stories and a craft program for the whole family at Boo-Tacular Halloween Tales. Then on October 31st bring your wee ghosties and ballerinas to trick or treat at the library. It's perfect for a novice trick or treater. Costumes are encouraged at both events!

Books with Bite @ Your Library

Teen Read Week 2008 is October 12-18. This year's theme is Books with Bite @ Your Library!

Teen Read Week, an annual event, is designed to encourage teenagers to read books for the fun of it on a regular basis. We've created a list of vampire-themed books which we're sure you can sink your teeth into. So select a few from the list and read for the fun ot it.

And on Saturday, October 18th from 6 - 9 pm Area 51: Twilight Zone will meet for free gaming, free food and free fun. Costumes are encouraged so come as your favorite vampire.

Short Story Writing Contest for Adults

The Friends of the Bedford Library and Bedford Public Library are proud to present their 2nd Annual Short Story Writing Contest for Adults.

Guidelines:

Amateur, unpublished writer

Permission for publication by the Bedford Public Library

Minimum entry age – 18 years old

Entrees submitted by staff members of the Bedford Public Library, officers of the Friends of the Bedford Library, members of the Library Advisory Board or any of the immediate family members are disqualified from entering

Prizes:

1st Place--$100 & name on plaque

2nd Place--$50 & name on plaque

3rd Place--$25 & name on plaque

Story submission dates: September 20 – October 20

Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 25

Submit story in person to:
Bedford Public Library
1805 L. Don Dodson Drive
Bedford, TX 76021

View full submission qualifications or call Jeanne Green at 817.952.2373 for more information.

An Evening with the Author: Mary Rogers

The Friends of the Bedford Library are hosting an intimate evening with Texas’ own Mary Rogers, former lifestyle columnist and feature writer for the Star-Telegram. The event will take place at the Old Bedford School on Saturday, October 25 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.

Ms. Rogers will discuss and read excerpts from her book, Dancing Naked: Memorable Encounters with Unforgettable Texans. Published in the Star-Telegram from 1991 through 2007, the stories of Dancing Naked present a compelling look at a variety of Texans (a few famous, and all unforgettable) and include a half-dozen essays from Rogers about her own colorful life. It's a collection that will touch and inspire every reader, which is what fine writing is
supposed to accomplish.

Tickets are $6 each or 2 tickets for $10. You can purchase tickets in advance at Bedford Public Library, 1805 L. Don Dodson Drive, Bedford, TX 76021. Tickets will be $6 at the door the evening of the event. Refreshments are included in the ticket price.

All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Bedford Library a 501(c)3 organization.

Old Bedford School is located at 2400 School Lane, Bedford, TX 76021.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

If you are looking for books for the kids, grandparents, or your classroom, you cannot afford to miss the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale.

The sale begins Thursday, August 14 with a Members Only Preview Sale from 7 - 9 pm. Friends' memberships will be sold at the door for your convenience. The sale continues through Sunday with the following schedule:

Friday, August 15 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday, August 16 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sunday, August 17 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

So be sure to drop by the library this weekend to pick up some bargains.