Bedford Public Library System

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

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

What is the ideal number of books for a series? Comment below.

Entries should be posted by 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 10th.

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 resident - 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].

09/04/2026

Congratulations to this week's ARC Giveaway Winner - Stephanie Meadows! We will post our next giveaway opportunity this afternoon at 1 PM.

09/03/2026

Don't forget that the Forest Library will be hosting Academy in Motion tomorrow, Friday, September 4th, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Academy in Motion, the mobile outreach program of the Lynchburg Academy Center of the Arts, brings arts experiences directly to the community. By providing accessible arts programming beyond its campus, the program serves individuals and groups who may face barriers to visiting the Academy, ensuring more people have the opportunity to explore, create, and connect through the arts.

Activities may include...
- Painting
- Drawing
- Handbuilding with Clay
- Crafts and More

No registration is required.

09/02/2026

🎨📚 Thursday Kids Programming is BACK at the Big Island Library! 🎬🧩

Every Thursday during the school year, kids are invited to join us at 2:30 PM for a fun afternoon of movies, crafts, games, LEGO® building, and more! And when there’s a 5th Thursday, we’ll add a special STEAM program to the mix. 🔬🚀

🎬 Tomorrow, September 3rd: Join us for Thursday Theatre!
https://bedford.librarycalendar.com/event/thursday-theatre-presents-88432

🎨 Next Thursday, September 10th: It’s Colorific Club!
This month, kids in grades 1–5 will learn about the artist Piet Mondrian and create their own colorful artwork inspired by his distinctive style. 🟥🟦🟨

https://bedford.librarycalendar.com/event/colorific-club-kids-88443

There’s always something fun happening on Thursdays at the Big Island Library! Come join us! 💙📖

08/29/2026

The Forest Library invites you to join us for an afternoon of casual gaming with Magic: The Gathering. Bring your decks to challenge new friends. We are opening this Club to ages 10-18. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required (parents/adults accompanying younger players do not need to register). https://bedford.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-magic-gathering-club-ages-10-18-92958

08/28/2026

Reminder that the Friends of the Montvale Library will be hosting a Fabric & Craft Supply Swap during their book sale tomorrow, Saturday, August 29th, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Stop by and pick up some new-to-you books and perhaps a few things you could use for your next project!

08/28/2026

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

Let's Play: Finish the Sentence Based On Your Astrological Sign!

Entries should be posted by 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 3rd.
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 resident - 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].