Cell Phone Drive

There are tons of phones in junk drawers across America waiting to be collected and turned in to calling card cash. In honor of May being National Military Appreciation Month, the Library will be holding a cell phone drive. We will collect used cell phones and send them to Cell Phones for Soldiers. They will recycle the phones and use the money to purchase calling cards for deployed soldiers to call home. This nonprofit organization currently sends out an average of 6,800 calling cards per week.

There is a collection basket in front of the Youth Desk. Donations receipts are available upon request and are at the youth, circulation, and information desks. Thanks in advance for your support of this program. You can "go green" and be patriotic at the same time. For more information visit Cell Phones for Soldiers.

Summer Teen Tutors Needed

Do you need CAS or NHS hours? The library can use your knowledge as a Summer Teen Tutor.

We are in need of teens, ages 14 to 19, who like children, books, libraries, and fun. Teens who want to participate must have a 3.00 GPA or higher, or be working on CAS hours, NHS, or another Honors program. You will be tutoring children as well as helping out with the Summer Reading Club activites.

Submit a short essay of up to two pages, either handwritten or typed, about why you want to be a volunteer tutor. These essays will determine who will be selected to become a tutor. Turn in your essays along with a completed Emergency Notification form to the Youth Services Desk by May 15.

If you are accepted, we will give you a call.

Summer Reading Club Teen Volunteers Needed

The library needs teens, ages 13-18, who like children, books, libraries, and fun. You will be helping with summer reading club enrollment, activities, and assisting the librarians.

There are so many reasons why you would want to volunteer at the Bedford Public Library! Here are just a few:
· Learn about the library and check out our new books, movies, and CDs!
· Contribute to the dynamic Bedford community.
· Earn volunteer service hours for fun or other programs!
· Gain valuable pre-employment experience.
· Make new friends!

Submit a short essay of up to two pages, either handwritten or typed, about why you want to be a Summer Reading Club volunteer. The essays will determine who will be selected to become a volunteer, so put some of your creative energy into it! Turn in your essays and a completed Emergency Notification form to the Youth Services Desk by May 15.

If you are accepted, we will give you a call.

What is the Library Worth to You?

Have you ever wondered how much you save by using the Bedford Public Library instead of buying your own books, renting DVDs or paying for Internet service charges? Well now you can get an idea of those savings by using our Library Value Calculator. Just fill in your usage and see what you're saving!

Bedford Water Safe

Each year the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) performs an assessment of Bedford's water system. The annual “Consumer Confidence Report” is required of all community water systems by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This report contains information on the City of Bedford’s sources of drinking water, its constituents, possible sources of contamination and any health risks associated with contamination. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has assessed our drinking water system and determined that our water is safe to drink. Please read the 2008 Drinking Water Quality Report carefully and if you have questions call the Public Works Department at 817-952-2200 or the EPA’s hotline listed on the report.

Early Voting

Early Voting starts Monday at the library.

Here's the schedule:

April 27-30 (Monday - Thursday)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

May 1 (Friday)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

May 2 (Saturday)
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

May 3 (Sunday)
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

May 4 - 5 (Monday - Tuesday)
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

CHIP/Children’s Medicaid Program

CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) is for children of families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private health insurance. Bedford Public Library has partnered with CHIP/Children's Medicaid who will provide an informative monthly program. Come get answers to your questions and pick up an application.

Click here to see a list of specific information you need to bring with you.

Dates: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 26, September 16, October 21, November 18 and December 16
Day of the week: Wednesday afternoon
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Location: Bedford Public Library