Bedford Public Library System

10/27/2026

🎬🍿 NOVEMBER Movie Days at Our Libraries! 🍿🎬

👻 Rescheduled Blast From The Past Monster Movie
📅 Wednesday, November 4th at 4:00 PM
📍 Forest Library
🧪 A brilliant scientist attempts to conquer death by creating life from assembled body parts. When his terrifying creation awakens, a chilling tale of ambition, fear, and tragedy unfolds in a classic 1931 black-and-white horror film. (Originally scheduled for October 14th).

🎞️ Thursday Theatre
📅 Thursday, November 5th at 2:30 PM
📍 Big Island Library
🐰🦊 Get ready for another wild adventure in this animated sequel! When a mysterious new case brings unexpected challenges, two unlikely partners must work together to uncover a citywide mystery. Packed with humor, adventure, and heart, this family-friendly film is sure to delight audiences of all ages! 🐾🔍🎬

🎞️ Saturday Matinee
📅 Saturday, November 7th at 3:30 PM
📍 Bedford Central Library
🐑🔍 When a mysterious crime disrupts life on a peaceful farm, a clever flock of sheep decides to take matters into their own hooves! 🐑 With plenty of humor, mystery, and unexpected twists, these woolly detectives prove that even the most unlikely sleuths can crack a case. A fun-filled adventure for the whole family! 🕵️‍♀️🐾🎬

🎞️ Teen Movie Night
📅 Friday, November 20th at 4:00 PM
📍 Forest Library
👽🚔 Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! When a New York police officer joins a secret government organization dedicated to monitoring extraterrestrial activity, he discovers a hidden world of aliens living among us. Packed with action, humor, and sci-fi surprises, this hilarious adventure is sure to entertain all! 🛸🌎🎬

🎞️ Saturday Matinee
📅 Saturday, November 28th at 2:30 PM
📍 Moneta/SML Library
🌦️⚓ In the tense days leading up to D-Day, Allied leaders face an impossible decision: launch a massive invasion during World War II or risk losing their chance at victory. With unpredictable weather, mounting pressure, and thousands of lives at stake, one critical forecast could change the course of history. A gripping true story of courage, uncertainty, and high-stakes decision-making. 🎖️🌊🎬

📅 Visit our events calendar to find out what's playing—and register when necessary!

10/26/2026

🎶🐴 Enjoy a Family-Friendly Opera at the Forest Library! 🎭📚

Join us on Friday, October 30th, at 12 PM as Opera on the James’ Tyler Young Artist Program presents The Bremen Town Musicians!

🐴🐶🐱🐓 Follow four unlikely heroes on a lively adventure filled with humor, memorable music, and plenty of fun! This classic tale celebrates friendship, teamwork, and courage, brought to life by talented young performers in an engaging production designed especially for families.

📚 Recommended for children in Pre-K through 5th grade.

📝 Registration is required! Please register everyone attending the performance through our online events calendar or call the Forest Library at 540-425-7002.

We hope you'll join us for this special musical adventure! 🎵

10/24/2026

Reminder that today kicks off International Bat Appreciation Week!

10/23/2026

🎃👻 Ghosts, Goblins & Ghouls, Oh My! 👻🎃

All little monsters (and their grown-ups, too!) are invited to join us on Tuesday, October 27th, from 5–6:30 PM for a family-friendly Halloween Party at the Forest Library!

Put on your favorite costume and drop in for a spooktacular evening of indoor trick-or-treat stations, Halloween crafts, and tasty snacks! 🕷️🍬

No registration is required—just bring your Halloween spirit and get ready for some frightfully fun family time!

Treats, snacks, and crafts are available while supplies last.

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

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

If you had to listen to one of these Halloween songs on repeat for 24 hours, which one would you pick?
A. The Ghostbusters theme song
B. Thriller
C. Monster Mash
D. I Put a Spell on You
E. This is Halloween
F. Spooky, Scary Skeletons

Entries should be posted by 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 29th.
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 choose which branch they would like to pick up their prize from (Bedford, Big Island, Forest, Moneta/SML, Montvale, OR Stewartsville).
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].

10/23/2026

🎉 We Have TWO ARC Giveaway Winners to Announce! 🎉

Congratulations to our weekly giveaway winner, Kathleen Michael, and a special shout-out to Amanda Mae Dinkle, our 9,000th all-time giveaway commenter! 🥳

Thank you to everyone who continues to participate in our giveaways and support our library! Here's to many more winners to come! We will post our next giveaway this afternoon at 1 PM. 📚

10/22/2026

💀 Santa Muerte & the Day of the Dead 💀
A Road Scholar Recorded Lecture Presentation

📍 Big Island Library
📅 Tuesday, October 27th at 5 PM

Join us at the Big Island Library for a fascinating pre-recorded lecture by religious scholar Brian Carwana exploring Santa Muerte, or “Saint Death.” Often depicted as a female figure resembling the Grim Reaper, Santa Muerte has become the focus of a rapidly growing devotion in Mexico and beyond.

Discover the story behind this unique tradition and how it differs from the Day of the Dead, a celebration of remembrance, family, and festivity. Along the way, explore the diverse ways death is understood, honored, and commemorated in Mexican and Latin American cultures.

Come learn about these intriguing traditions and the cultural meanings behind them! 💀📚

Sign up on our events calendar OR call us at 540-425-7000.

10/22/2026

Looking for your next great read? Join us for one of our library book club discussions this November!

📖 Thursday, November 5th | 2:00 PM | Montvale Library
Montvale Library Book Club
The K Team by David Rosenfelt

📖 Monday, November 9th| 1:00 PM | Forest Library
Friends Book Club
King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby

📖 Monday, November 9th| 3:00 PM | Moneta/SML Library
Literary Lakers Book Club
This month’s theme: Let’s Get Cooking
Read a book with a recipe or a book with a character who cooks.

📖 Tuesday, November 10th| 5:30 PM | Stewartsville Library
Stewartsville Library Book Club
Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee

📖 Tuesday, November 17th| 10:30 AM | Big Island Library
Big Island Library Book Club
The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick

📖 Friday, September 25th | 10:00 AM | Bedford Central Library
Friday Breakfast Book Club
Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness by Alexandra Fuller

✨ New members are always welcome! Come join the conversation, discover a new favorite book, and meet fellow readers in your community.

10/21/2026

🧵🔘 Happy International Count Your Buttons Day! 🔘🧵

In honor of this very crafty holiday, we thought it was the perfect time to announce our next CRAFT SUPPLY SWAP at the Forest Library! ✂️🧶

Join us on Friday, November 13th, from 2–5 PM and bring along your extra buttons, fabric, beads, yarn, and other crafting supplies to trade with fellow local makers and crafters.

It’s a fun, FREE way to clear out your craft stash, find some new treasures, and maybe even discover your next creative hobby! 🎨

No registration required. Just bring your supplies and your love of crafting! We can’t wait to see what everyone swaps! 💕