Bedford Public Library System

Bedford Public Library System Visit us at https://www.bplsonline.org

The Bedford Public Library System serves the Town of Bedford and Bedford County with its mission of meeting the patrons need for informational, educational, cultural and recreational pursuits. We are the public library system serving Town of Bedford and Bedford County Virginia, and sharing materials with Lynchburg Public Library and Campbell County Public Library System. Hours:
Bedford Central: M

,W,F 9am to 6pm; T, TH 9am to 8pm; S 10am-6pm
Big Island: M, TH, F 10am to 5pm; T 10am to 7pm, S 10am to 1pm
Forest: M,W,F,S 10am to 6pm; T, TH 10am to 8pm
Moneta: M,T,W,F,S 10am to 6pm; TH 10am to 8pm
Montvale: M, TH, F 10am to 5pm; T 10am to 7pm, S 10am to 1pm
Stewartsville: M, TH, F 10am to 5pm; T 10am to 7pm, S 10am to 1pm

As a reminder, our friends Chris & Neal, the Rockstar Magicians, will be visiting all of our libraries this week! As par...
06/02/2026

As a reminder, our friends Chris & Neal, the Rockstar Magicians, will be visiting all of our libraries this week! As part of our Unearth a Story™ summer theme, this interactive performance uncovers hidden surprises and brings magic to life in ways you won’t expect. (Photo from a previous visit to the Bedford Central Library).

Registration is required. If you are signed up for these shows and other events this summer and know you will not be able to make it, please remember to cancel your spot either in the calendar OR call your location to do so. https://bedford.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/06?keywords=Rockstar

Moneta/SML Library - Wednesday, June 3rd at 10:30 AM
Bedford Central Library - Wednesday, June 3rd at 2:00 PM
Montvale Library - Thursday, June 4th at 10:30 AM
Stewartsville Library - Thursday, June 4th at 2:00 PM
Big Island Library - Friday, June 5th at 10:30 AM
Forest Library (Show One) - Friday, June 5th at 2:00 PM (FULL)
Forest Library (Show Two) - Friday, June 5th at 3:00 PM (FULL)

The Forest Library will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 16th, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Please ...
06/01/2026

The Forest Library will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 16th, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter 1386 to schedule an appointment time.

Young explorers are invited to become paleontologists for the day at the Montvale Library next Monday, June 8th, at 11:3...
06/01/2026

Young explorers are invited to become paleontologists for the day at the Montvale Library next Monday, June 8th, at 11:30 AM!

In this hands-on activity, children will search the library for colorful “dinosaur eggs” hidden throughout the shelves. Each egg contains a small toy dinosaur inside, just waiting to be discovered. Once they’ve found their eggs, kids will pour vinegar on them and watch as the fizzing reaction slowly dissolves the shell to reveal the dinosaur.

This fun adventure combines a scavenger hunt, simple science, and a little prehistoric mystery. It’s a perfect way for kids to explore, problem-solve, and experience the excitement of uncovering hidden treasures.

Join us for a thrilling hunt as we Unearth a Story™—and a dinosaur!
Call us at 540-425-7006 or sign up online - https://bedford.librarycalendar.com/event/dino-egg-hunt-81741.

***Sponsor Saturday Highlight***Today we wish to thank one of our local businesses for their generous contribution to th...
05/30/2026

***Sponsor Saturday Highlight***

Today we wish to thank one of our local businesses for their generous contribution to this year's Summer Reading Program. THANK YOU so much to Advanced Maintenance Solutions for your donation and your continued support of our libraries.

If you or your business would like to make a contribution to future Summer Reading Programs you can do so through our Foundation website...https://foundation.bplsonline.org/donate/.

For more information contact our Youth Programming Coordinator, Cassandra Baldwin ([email protected], 540-586-8911 ext. 1130).

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Kids and teens ages 8 to 16 are invited to join the Repurpose, Reuse, and Recycle Club at the Moneta/SML Library!At each...
05/29/2026

Kids and teens ages 8 to 16 are invited to join the Repurpose, Reuse, and Recycle Club at the Moneta/SML Library!

At each monthly session, we will make something useful instead of sending the items to the dump. Join us next Wednesday, June 3rd at at 3:30 PM when we'll share some repurpose and reuse ideas. Then we'll get hands-on and repurpose cardboard containers to make a tissue dispenser. There will also be time to work on your own ideas for repurposed items for a contest with a chance to win a prize.

Materials for making the tissue dispenser will be provided, but if you have any wrapping paper or stickers you'd like to use to decorate it, feel free to bring them along.

Ages 8 to 12 must have an accompanying adult stay for the length of the program. (Adults do not need to register.)

https://bedford.librarycalendar.com/event/repurpose-reuse-recycle-club-81810

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05/29/2026

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Today is Friday, so that means it's time for a new Friday Facebook Freebie Advanced Reader Copy giveaway prompt!WE CARE ...
05/29/2026

Today is Friday, so that means it's time for a new Friday Facebook Freebie Advanced Reader Copy giveaway prompt!

WE CARE what your favorite dinosaur is...share your favorite in the comments below!

Entries should be posted by 11:59 PM on Thursday, June 4th.
Rules for the Library giveaway:
1. Must Like/Follow BPLS on Facebook.
2. Books being given away are mostly Advance Reader Copies (ARCs), which often include errors, and the books cannot be given back to us or sold.
3. Winners should be Bedford County or a surrounding county/city residents - Lynchburg, Campbell, Botetourt, Roanoke, Amherst, Pittsylvania, Rockbridge, or Franklin.
4. Winners will be announced in a special post on Facebook and notified via Facebook Messenger on the Friday following each giveaway with a list of titles to choose from. Winners can then select which of our branches they would like to pick up their prize from.
5. We will NEVER ASK YOU for any credit card information OR announce the winner(s) by commenting directly on your original entry.
6. If you are a winner and DO NOT receive a message from us within 24 hours, please email our Digital Services Associate, Cynthia Stowell - [email protected].

Congratulations to Keara Massie this week's Friday Facebook Freebie ARC Giveaway Winner! YOU ROCK! We will post our ne...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to Keara Massie this week's Friday Facebook Freebie ARC Giveaway Winner! YOU ROCK!

We will post our next ARC Giveaway opportunity will be posted this afternoon at 1 PM.

Crack open the science behind nature’s hidden treasures this Saturday, May 30th, at the Big Island Library!Ever wondered...
05/28/2026

Crack open the science behind nature’s hidden treasures this Saturday, May 30th, at the Big Island Library!

Ever wondered what’s inside a geode? Join us at 11AM as we dig into the science of these fascinating rocks and learn how they form deep inside the Earth. Then we’ll get hands-on and create our own sparkling “geodes” using aluminum foil, glue, and sugar.

Come discover the secrets hidden inside rocks and take home a crystal creation of your own! For Ages 11 to 17. Registration is required.
https://bedford.librarycalendar.com/event/diy-geodes-8345

The Moneta/SML library is throwing an UNEARTH A STORY™ Kickoff Party this coming Friday, May 29th, from 10:30 AM to 12:3...
05/27/2026

The Moneta/SML library is throwing an UNEARTH A STORY™ Kickoff Party this coming Friday, May 29th, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM!

Drop in during this event for various activities and crafts, including making a mini dinosaur diorama, learning about and making your own fossils and petroglyphs, making geodes, and exploring your family story. Fun for all ages!

Activities subject to change. Registration is requested.
https://bedford.librarycalendar.com/event/unearth-story-kickoff-summer-79876

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