Bedford County Library

08/05/2026

Good morning!

Stop into the library for tickets today! Super excited to do this book tasting with the Fort Bedford Museum!

📚🏛️ We're Excited to Host the Federated Library System of Bedford County's Next Book Tasting! 🏛️📚

Fort Bedford Museum is pleased to serve as the host location for the Federated Library System of Bedford County's upcoming Book Tasting!

Join us for a unique evening of history, historical readings, and an exclusive opportunity to explore the museum in a whole new way. This is an experience tasting—no food will be served—but it's the perfect excuse to enjoy dinner afterward at one of Bedford's wonderful downtown restaurants.

🎟️ $30 donation per person at the door.

Proceeds from the event will benefit both the Federated Library System of Bedford County and Fort Bedford Museum.

Come discover great books, immerse yourself in history, and enjoy a memorable evening in one of Bedford's most historic landmarks. We look forward to welcoming you!

07/16/2026

The local DAR has left their America 250 tree here! Stop by to see our local patriots!

07/07/2026

Do you know that learning the ABCs at a very early age increases chances of better educational attainment later in life?

This wall hanging is perfect for any families with very young children!

Get it today!

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from your friends at the Bedford County Library!

07/02/2026

There’s still time left in the day to get your quilt for the 4th of July!

Or swing by anytime after we reopen Monday to get your quilted items! All made by local Pieceful Quilters!

07/01/2026

Good evening!

A reminder that we will be closed Friday and Saturday to allow staff to celebrate the Fourth of July. Stop in tomorrow if you need weekend reading!

06/30/2026

📢 Important Update: Hoopla Service Suspended for the Remainder of 2026

Effective June 30, 2026, Hoopla service has been suspended for Bedford County library patrons for the remainder of 2026.

This was not an easy decision. Library funding has remained largely flat for many years, while the cost of providing services continues to increase. The unsuccessful county library millage referendum last year, combined with the significant growth in Hoopla use, has made the service financially unsustainable. In fact, demand for Hoopla grew so much over the past year that the library system has already exhausted the amount budgeted for Hoopla in 2026.

At this time, no decision has been made regarding whether Hoopla will return in 2027. The Federated Library System of Bedford County will evaluate funding priorities during the 2027 budget process.

The good news is that Bedford County library patrons still have access to thousands of e-books and audiobooks through our other digital library services. If you'd like help getting started, stop by or contact your local library—we're happy to assist.

Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to support your Bedford County libraries.

06/26/2026

Guess what time of year it is! It’s the annual “Christmas in July” quilt sale!

The pieceful quilters donate their time and materials to fundraise for the library. We are so thankful for their 9th year of helping us in this way! We are so excited.

Stop in, buy some stuff! All proceeds benefit the library.

05/14/2026

Hello friends!

There is no internet at the library today. If we don’t have it by noon, we will unfortunately have to close. So sorry for the inconvenience!

This also means no fingerprinting today, as our computer cannot connect to the server.

05/05/2026

📚 Hoopla Update from the Library

We’re thrilled to see how much our community is enjoying Hoopla! From movies and TV shows to audiobooks, comics, and music, it’s been wonderful to see this resource so widely used.

To help ensure we can continue offering Hoopla throughout the year, we’ve implemented a monthly usage limit to better manage costs and keep the service sustainable for all patrons.

Because Hoopla operates on a pay-per-use model, each checkout has a cost to the library. With increased demand, those costs can add up quickly. This adjustment helps us continue providing access while staying within our available funding.

Due to high demand, there may also be times when Hoopla is temporarily unavailable for checkouts later in the day. Access resets daily, so we encourage you to check back the next day if that happens.

💛 Love Hoopla and want to help keep it going?
If you enjoy using Hoopla, you’ll soon have the option to support this service through a dedicated donation link. Contributions will go directly toward providing digital materials for our community and help ensure continued access for everyone.

Stay tuned for more details!

Thank you for your understanding and for supporting your library!