Wednesday, May 28, 2008

We've Expanded our Audiobooks Collection

The library has added a whole new batch of audiobooks for your listening pleasure. But instead of having to physically visit the library to check out these titles you can download them to your personal PC or laptop, transfer them to supported portable devices, such as an MP3 player, or even burn some of them to CDs — anytime of day and all without having to leave the comfort of your home or office.

Bedford Public Library, along with six other libraries formed a consortium called Audio On-the-Go in order to bring you these great titles from OverDrive. The initial collection consists of 221 unique digital audiobooks for adults as well as kids such as mysteries, romance, science fiction, historical fiction, health and fitness, history, biography and more. To search and browse this new collection visit www.myaudiolibrary.org

Titles check out for 14 days and are automatically "returned" at the end of the lending period so there are never any fines. You can have three (3) titles checked out at any given time. Titles may be downloaded again if there are no holds. Users can place holds on popular titles which is especially useful for reserving your place in line for pre-release titles. We'll continue to add new titles to the collection and we'll be adding available titles to our online catalog so you can discover these great audiobooks while searching our other resources as well.

Using OverDrive digital audiobooks is easy. All you'll need is a valid library card, a computer, Internet access and free software for the computer and/or device on which you wish to use the material you download from this site. Visit the Quick Start Guide for information on how to get started or take the Guided Tour.

So give it a try!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Spanish Basics @ Bedford Public Library

It’s never too late to learn a new language! The library is pleased to offer free Spanish language classes. Ms. Bianca Zayas will introduce the basics of Spanish on Wednesdays. Both morning or evening classes are available to fit your busy schedule.

Classes are offered in eight week sessions and eash class is limited to 12 students. The first session will be June 4 - July 23. The next session will begin August 6th. Call 817.952.2342 to preregister for this free program. Classes will meet in the Board Room.

AM Spanish Class - 8:30 to 9:30 am
PM Spanish Class - 6:30 to 7:30 pm

AREA 51: Off The Hook Thursdays

Teens can gather for an “off the hook” night of gaming, flicks and fun. Area 51 is Bedford Public Library’s teen landing site, for teens by teens. The Library is more than books, it’s Wii offs, food, flicks and chilling with friends all for the low low price of FREE! So come enjoy the fun on Thursdays, June 5 through August 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Bonnie Finn room.

Summer Movies

Looking for a place to chill during the summer heat? Come to the library on Tuesday afternoons to enjoy free movies. Popcorn will also be provided. No registration is required - just come and enjoy. The movies will show on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Here's the lineup:

6/3 - Spiderwick Chronicles
6/10 - Alvin & Chipmuncks
6/17 - National Treasure II
6/24 - Waterhorse
7/1 - High School Musical II
7/8 - Game Plan
7/15 - Hair Spray
7/22 - Enchanted
7/29 - Eragon

Thursday Clubhouse

Come to the library on Thursdays during June and July for free weekly fun for school-aged children!

  • June 5 -    Rhythmweb with Drum Guy
  • June 12 -  Dinomania with Safari Cindy
  • June 19 -  Big Top Science with MADScience
  • June 26 - ZOOniversity
  • July 10 -   Bob the Dragon meets Samantha the Chicken
  • July 17 -   Professor Brainius—Wild & Wacky Science
  • July 24 -  Bonkers the Clown
  • July 31 -   Brett Roberts’ Puppets & Magic

    Programs run from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and will be held in the Bonnie Finn room.
  • Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Party

    The Library is cranking up the fun with a party to kick-off summer reading! We'll have balloon benders, bounce houses, face-painting, sweet treats, and tons of free fun for the whole family.

    Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 am to Noon in the library parking lot

    Don't miss the fun.

    Bedtime Tales Family Story Time

    Put on your PJs, grab a blanket, a pillow, and the kids and join us for “Bedtime Tales,” Bedford Public Library’s newest story time. “Bedtime Tales” is your family’s opportunity to enjoy story time together after a busy day at work.

    Bedtime Tales will be held on Wednesday evenings (beginning June 4) from 7:00 - 7:30 pm in the Bonnie Finn Room.

    Here's the lineup for June and July:

    June 4 - Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, I'm Off To The Moon
    June 11- Going To Camp
    June 18 - Zoo Animals
    June 25 - Building Sandcastles
    July 2 - Picnics and Parades
    July 9 - American Mountain Tales
    July 16 - Fire Safety
    July 23 - Under The Sea
    July 30 - The Wheels On The Bus