Tarrant County Public Health offers H1N1 vaccine

Tarrant County Public Health will be offering the H1N1 vaccine in public health centers this week on Friday, November 20 and at a one-day event in Arlington next week on Tuesday, November 24. Visit their web site to see a list of locations and for more information.

Santa Receives Mail @The Library

Keep the magic of Christmas alive for your child with a personal letter from Santa. Santa requests that parents include with your child's letter or email the following information:

*Sibling's name(s)
*Pets
*Sports
*Hobbies
*Latest accomplishments

Please, remember to include your return address! Your child will receive a personal letter from Santa through the mail.

Write to:

Santa Claus
Bedford Public Library
1805 L. Don Dodson Drive
Bedford TX 76021

or email SantaNorthPole@ci.bedford.tx.us

Get Off Santa’s Naughty List

Canned Food Drive
Bedford Public Library and the City of Bedford Fire Department are hosting a non-perishable food drive which will benefit the Tarrant Area Food Bank. This Food for Fines program will waive $1.00 off your fines for the every acceptable (expired items will not be accepted) item donated. Drop your items off at the library between November 30 and December 13, 2009.

Santa Paws
The City of Bedford Animal Shelter and the Bedford Public Library need your help to provide a safe and healthy environment for the lost and forgotten animals that come to the shelter. Our Santa Paws List includes:
*High quality adult dog and cat food: Iams, Science Diet, Eukanuba, etc. (high-risk animals require higher nutritional standards).
*Non-clumping clay cat litter - the cheap kind.
*High quality puppy and kitten food.
*Bleach, dishwashing and laundry soap.
*Any monetary donations.
*Adoption! Give a furry friend the gift of a loving home.

Donations can be dropped off at the following locations during November and December.

Bedford Public Library
1809 1805 L. Don Dodson Drive
Bedford, TX 76021
817.952.2340

Bedford Animal Shelter
1809 Reliance Parkway
Bedford, TX 76021
817.952.2191

Donations made during November 30 - December 13 are eligible for the Library's Food for Fines program when delivered to the Library.

Harry Potter Event - this Saturday Evening

Make plans now to attend our Harry Potter event with Steve Vander Ark, author of the Harry Potter Lexicon website and the companion book, The Lexicon.

When: October 24, 2009

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Old Bedford School

See you there!

100 Unbelievably Useful Reference Sites You’ve Never Heard Of

Laura Milligan at the Teaching Tips blog has compiled this great collection of useful reference sites. Check out these links to dictionaries, teachers resources, librarians references, health care, references for students, sites just for fun and many others.

Explore the World of Harry Potter

An evening to delight Harry Potter fans of all ages! Celebrate the wonder and enchantment of Harry Potter with Steve Vander Ark, author of the Harry Potter Lexicon website and the companion book, The Lexicon . Discover the rich background of the world created by J. K. Rowling. Explore Harry Potter's Britain, from the Victorian architecture of King's Cross Station and Diagon Alley to Hogwarts castle, lost in the Highlands of Scotland. Dig into the history, mythology, and magic of the creatures, spells, and names in the Harry Potter books. Whether new to the books of a seasoned Potter aficionado, everyone who loves the stories of the boy wizard and his friends will discover something new in this fascinating evening with one of the world's premier Harry Potter experts. No registration is required for this free event. Wear a Harry Potter inspired costume to be eligible to win a door prize. Copies of Mr. Vander Ark's book will be available for purchase.

When: October 24, 2009
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Old Bedford School

Contact: Jeanne Green 817.952.2372 jean.green@ci.bedford.tx.us

BOO! Flutissimo Flute Choir

Come hear the wonderful halloween-inspired music of Flutissimo.

Ghosts of the Pecatonica by Rex Elton

FairHarlequin Suite by Ira-Paul Schwartz
Clusters and Flusters by Ricky Lomardo
Masques by Anne McGinty
Casper, the Friendly Ghost by Jerry Livingston arr. Anne McGuinty

Danse Macabre by Camille St. Saens

Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt Suite by Shaul Ben-Meir

When: Thursday, October 29

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm