Bedford Library

07/18/2022

Ball out with BPL this Saturday 7/23 at Classon Playground! We'll be hosting a high school division basketball tournament from 9-5.

- 18 and Under
- 6 Teams, 1 Game Elimination

*Kidsmobile and other activities for younger siblings, friends and families. Spectators welcome!

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/ball-out-brooklyn-public-bedford-library-20220723
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**This event with take place at the Basketball Courts in Classon Playground** High School Division 18 and Under 6 Teams, 1 Game Elimination Spectators welcome! Activities for younger siblings, friends, and families.

05/21/2022

Join us at John Hancock Playground this afternoon from 1-4pm for some wildflower fun! We’ll be making seed bombs, painting flower pots and learn about local pollinators. Plus special music performance at 3pm!

Join the Bedford Library at John Hancock Park (On Hancock between Bedford and Franklin) for a fun filled afternoon of seed distribution, garden crafts, live music, and giveaways as we support tiny gardens across Bed Stuy. 1-3pm | Seed Bombs and Flower Pot Painting Activities 3-4pm | Music Performanc...

04/25/2022

📣Calling all Bed-Stuy Teens: We still have spots available for the upcoming Remix Academy DJ Workshop with BPL's new Techmobile! The six week series begins this Thursday 4/28 at 4pm.
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Register Here:
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/remix-academy-dj-workshop-bedford-library-20220428

04/23/2022

On Monday, April 25th at 6pm, the Friends of Bedford Library are hosting a virtual meeting to discuss upcoming events, programs and branch updates. Join staff and Friends from Bedford Library and to find out more about the work happening at your local library!

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Have ideas on how to make the branch a better place? Want to support the branch through advocacy and fundraising? Come and join the Friends of Bedford Library and help us plan and support our upcoming events! This meeting will be virtual on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link and password...

10/20/2021

Stop by local Bed-Stuy sanctuary Brooklyn Tea to check out our "Sip and See" display featuring Culture Pass, which gives library card holders access to free museum passes throughout the city! Bonus -- Flash your library card at the counter to receive a free tea kit to go! (while supplies last) ☕️

09/24/2021

Swing by Bedford Library on Monday, September 27th for an afternoon of music and dancing:

3-4pm: R&B performance by L.A. Blacksmith
3-5pm: Grab & Go Activities for Kids
5-7pm: Latin / Afro Funk Jamboree & FREE dance lesson with Dwayne Beach

Hope to see you there!

08/31/2021

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 📚✏️📓

Swing by Marcy Library this afternoon for some back-to-school giveaways! Librarians Jezz and Christina will be stationed outside from 2-4pm with tons of free books, activities and parent resources!

08/17/2021

Remote Astronaut Training with Melissa Smith!

08/04/2021

Join us tomorrow at 3:30 for Kids Create! We're reading "Tar Beach" by Faith Ringgold, then creating some paper quilt art.

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Today we'll read "Tar Beach" by Faith Ringgold, then we'll create some paper quilt inspired art! Suggested materials: Colored Paper Markers or Crayons Scissors Glue **Registration required! We will be using Zoom to host this program, and you will need either a computer with audio and we**am or a tel...

07/22/2021

Join us today at 3:30 for Kids Create! We're making abstract art inspired by Reggie Laurent.

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Today we'll learn about contemporary artist, Reggie Laurent, then create our own inspired abstract art! Suggested materials: Colored Paper Markers or Crayons Scissors Glue **Registration required! We will be using Zoom to host this program, and you will need either a computer with audio and we**am o...