What do you want in a new library?

The library will host a series of Focus Groups to get community input on the design and services of the new Bedford Public Library. Your input is essential in order to create a library that meets the needs of the community! Even if you're not a regular library user we still want to know what you think.

There will be two general public meetings and several targeted meetings for families, teens and seniors/disability services. All meetings will take place in the Council Chambers at 2000 Forest Ridge Drive. Each meeting will last about an hour.

Here's the schedule:

Seniors & Disability Services - Tuesday, April 22 at 10:00 am

General Public - Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 pm

Families - Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 am

General Public - Saturday, April 26 at 12:30 pm

Teens -Saturday, April 26 at 3:00 pm

So attend a meeting, or several, and be sure to express yourself. Help us plan the best library ever. For more information call 817-952-2332 or email mredburn@ci.bedford.tx.us

Cake Decorating Contest at Celebrate Seuss Festival

Come show us your skill and originality at the cake decorating contest at our Celebrate Seuss Festival on Sunday, March 2nd from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. The registration deadline is Friday, February 29, 2008 (no pressure, right?). View the full flyer and entry form.

RULES:
•Cake must be based on “Seuss Theme”
• Registration due at library no later than Friday, February 29, 2008
• Bring completely decorated cakes
• Bring entry to library on Sunday, March 2nd from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Awards will be presented at 2:00 pm
• SIZE OF CAKE must fit into a 36 inch square on the surface
• Real cake must be used
• No electricity
• NO burning items: candles, torches...NO FLAMES
• Each person is responsible for setting up/taking down their display/cake
• MUST be set up by 1:00 pm
• One entry per person
• Entries will be photographed and put on display in the library
• The City of Bedford is not responsible for theft or damage, although all possible precautions will be taken

CATEGORY PRIZES:
• 1st Place-- $25
• 2nd Place-- $15
• 3rd Place-- $10

DIVISIONS:
• Professional - has worked in or owns/owned a bakery, in confectionery arts or sales, teaching or taught classes
• Novice- ANYONE
• Youth – 15 years of age and under

JUDGING:
• Display and or appearance
• Degree of difficulty
• Originality

Cool Kids Site of the Week

Visit Science Bob.com to try home experiments, visit Bob's on-line lab and get answers to your science questions.

Official Website for Texas Voters

Another source of information about voting in Texas, how primaries work in Texas, etc., is the official Texas voters' website.

Find out whether or not you're registered.

To find out the location of your Election Day voting site, you need only enter the Voter Identification ID (VUID) from your Voter's Registration Certification or, if you provided a drivers' license number when you registered, you may enter that license number and your date of birth to find your polling location.

You've named your game

Guitar Hero won with 58.7% of the vote. Now you can help plan the Teen Gaming Tournament on Saturday, February 23rd at 3:00 pm. Bring your ideas so that we can plan an awesome tournament. WalMart Supercenter in Bedford has generously donated a Nintendo Wii for Area 51 gaming tournaments.

Have questions about voting? Visit VOTEXAS.ORG

Early voting has started and here's a great web site called VOTEXAS.ORG from the Office of the Texas Secretary of State that is full of information on how to register to vote, where to vote, what to bring, what the process is like, and much more.

Gaming @ Bedford Public Library

AREA 51 is hosting an after-hours Teen Video Gaming Tournament at the library on Friday March 7th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.

Girl, Casual or Hardcore teen gamers are invited for our first Gaming Tournament. Bring your friends, have some fun, and get ready to play. No registration is required for this free library program.