Celebrate Seuss Festival Photos

Even though it was a cold and wet afternoon over 500 people had fun at our annual Celebrate Seuss Festival. See the photos.

Employment Tips Workshops

Bedford Public Library in conjunction with North Texas Library Partners, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, and the Texas Workforce Commission are presenting two timely workshops to help you prepare for a new job.

Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing
Learn the basic guidelines for creating resumes and cover letters. Get the inside track on basic interviewing tips that can make the most of a job interview.

Online Job Hunting Tips
Learn about the top web sites for job searching as well as tips and tricks to get your resume seen!

Registration is not required for these free programs. Seating is limited to 40 people per workshop. These are first-come, first-served programs.

When: March 31, 2010
Time: Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing—10:00 am – Noon
Time: Online Job Hunting Tips – 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Where: Bonnie Finn Room

Program - Taking Action after a Dementia Diagnosis

This new workshop is designed to equip and support newly diagnosed persons and their families. Participants will learn more about the disease and its progression as well as have an opportunity to talk to others on the same road. Information about programs and services available through the Alzheimer's Association-North Central Texas Chapter, clinical trials, advocacy and the promotion of brain health for the person with Alzheimer's will be provided.

Pre-registration is required for this free program. To receive more information about this program or to register, please contact Judy Budlong, Program Coordinator at 817.460.7001 or 800.272.3900 or email JudyBudlong@alz.org

Date: March 11, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm (refreshments will be served from 5:30 to 6:00 pm)
Location: Bonnie Finn Room

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. CHIP representatives will be in the Library on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm to answer all your questions and help you apply.

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

Dates: February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17 and December 15
Day of the week: Wednesday afternoon
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Location: Bedford Public Library

Celebrate Seuss Festival

Be sure to put Sunday, March 7 from 1:00-3:00 on your calendar - that's the afternoon of our annual Celebrate Seuss Festival in which we honor all things having to do with Dr. Seuss. It's always a super time with fun activities, celebrity readers, a costume contest and free birthday cake and lemonade.



Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Library Courtyard

The festival is sponsored by the Bedford Library Friends.

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

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

BPL Writers Circle

There’s a new spot in town for writers! The Bedford Library is sponsoring a free program for writers of all genres to meet monthly to fine-tune their craft and help others do the same. So grab your pen and paper and come on down to the library.

Dates: May 17, June 21, July 19 (3rd Sunday of the month)
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Location: Library Board Room
Contact Jeanne Green for questions - 817-952-2372.

An Afternoon of Romance

Make a date with the Friends of the Bedford Public Library for An Afternoon of Romance. Meet successful romance authors and learn what it takes to get published. There will be High Tea, Author Signings and Door Prizes!



Schedule of Events

12:00 pm - High Tea in Cafe
1:00 pm - Author Discussion and Signing with the following local authors:

· Candace Havens (Like A Charm)
· Cindy Dees (The Medusa Seduction)
· Judy Christenberry (A Randall Hero)
· Karen Kelley (Cosmic Sex)
· Jax Cassidy (Sunswept)
· Amie Stuart (Hittin’ It)
· Karen Whiddon (The Perfect Soldier)
· Juliet Burns (Let It Ride)
· Celya Bowers (Anything But Love)

Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 12:00–4:00 pm
Location: Barnes & Noble, 861 North East Mall Blvd., Hurst, TX 76053
817.284.1244

Present a Bedford Public Library voucher when you make your purchase on Saturday, May 9 and 10% of the sale will be donated to the Friends of the Bedford Public Library (IRS 501(c)3). Additional vouchers are available in the Library.

How Money Works!

Do you want to learn how to make your money work for you? Primerica will present a free program discussing financial issues like the Rule of 72, how mutual funds work, paying your debt, credit card traps, and how insurance works.

Date: Sunday, April 26
Time : 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Bonnie Finn Room

Bunny Tales Story Time

Put on your bonnets, grab your baskets, and hop on down the bunny trail for stories and a craft at the library!

Event: Bunny Tales Story Time
Date: April 9
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Bonnie Finn Room

Twilight photos on Flickr

Here are some great photos from our March 28th "twilight" teen-only movie event.

We'll be having an encore showing of "twilight" on Saturday, April 18th from 6:00-9:00 pm in the Bonnie Finn Room. Please RSVP by calling 817-952-2372. Pick up your FREE tickets at the youth desk for admission to the movie and for door prizes. This is an event for teens (13 - 18 yrs) only. Seating will be limited to 75 teens. Hope to see your there.

Photos from Celebrate Seuss Festival 2009

Take a look at these photos from our recent Celebrate Seuss Festival. Over 1,000 people attended and had a great time. Library Advisory Board Chair, Ralph Chaney, read Green Eggs and Ham, we had a costume contest, cake decorating contest, a bounce house, balloons and loads more fun.

Seuss Festival Winners

Thanks to all those who attended our Seuss Festival event and everyone who participated in the contests. We hope everyone had a great time.

Here are the Costume Contest Winners:

Kid - Chloe Pittard

Youth - Elissa Graham

Group - Jake, Jimmy and Madison Jones

The Clover guess was won by Elizabeth De Santos. She guessed 348. The actual number was 349. Not bad!

Can't wait to see everyone next year.

3rd Annual Celebrate Seuss Festival

Bedford Library is inviting all children, both young and old, to celebrate the joys of reading on the 105th birthday of Dr. Seuss!

Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Library Courtyard

Celebrity readers from here or there,
a Cat in the Hat and a craft to wear.
Hop and Pop in the Bounce House,
no creatures allowed--not even a mouse.
Cake to smear on your brother's hare,
Thing One and Thing Two will also be there.
Kitty whiskers painted on a sweet little face,
so bring your click shutters for pictures to take.
Wear a costume; you might win a prize...
joining the fun is certainly wise!

Costume Contest Categories: Best Group Costume, Most Original Seuss-ish Costume, Best Baby Seussling

Cake Decorating Contest Categories: Professional, Novice, Youth

So join us for our third annual, super, stupendous Celebrate Seuss Festival in which we honor all things having to do with Dr. Seuss.

Questions? Call 817-952-2372.

Free Tax Help

It's tax season again. Don't suffer by yourself - get help! Bedford Public Library and AARP Tax-Aid will provide free tax preparation. There are no age or economic restrictions for this service. Due to time constraints, tax services for businesses cannot be provided. To guarantee an appointment you must call 817-952-2342 to register.

Two Dates: Saturday, February 28, 2009 or Saturday, March 28, 2009
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Bonnie Finn Room

Miss Carrie's Christmas Story Time

Enjoy an evening of Christmas stories, a visit from Christmas Carol, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and if you are very good, the Jolly Man himself!

Letters to Santa

The library can help keep the magic of Christmas alive for your child with a personal letter from Santa delivered through the mail.

Santa requests parents to include with your child's letter or email the following information:
-Sibling's name(s)
-Pets
-Sports
-Hobbies
-Latest accomplishments
-A return address

Send letters to:
Santa Claus
Bedford Public Library
1805 L. Don Dodson
Bedford, TX 76021

You can also email Santa at SantaNorthPole@ci.bedford.tx.us
Santa will respond to emails through the post.