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Tuesday, October 13

STEM ClubscienceFREE

STEM Club

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Curious minds are welcome at our monthly STEM Club! Designed for kids in grades K–5, each session offers fun and creative ways to explore STEM topics. We meet one Tuesday a month to ask big questions, try new things, and learn through hands-on activities. This month, we’re making kinetic Bat Art. Using simple materials, experiment with movement and make your bat “fly”.

Ages 5–11

Wednesday, October 14

Busy Bees Storytime (Toddlers & Preschoolers)storytimeFREE

Busy Bees Storytime (Toddlers & Preschoolers)

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Join the Busy Bees for a high-energy storytime full of wiggles, giggles, and learning. Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy thematic read-alouds, music, movement, and interactive play that support early literacy, motor skills, and social development. Rachel Izes is the coordinator of the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Ages 12 mo–3 yr
Artful AfternoonsartFREE

Artful Afternoons

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Kids dive into a themed art project with plenty of time to create and experiment. They can also browse picture books that build on a seasonal theme or illustrator. Perfect for young makers and book lovers. Drop-ins always welcome.

Kids

Friday, October 16

Little Sprouts Storytime (Babies & Toddlers)storytimeFREE

Little Sprouts Storytime (Babies & Toddlers)

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Through songs, simple stories, lap bounces, and rhymes, we support early language development and bonding in a lively and welcoming environment. This program lays the foundation for a lifelong love of books and connection. Rachel Izes is our Early Literacy Coordinator.

Ages 12 mo–3 yr
¡FIESTA!showFREE

¡FIESTA!

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

This month, Flor will be visiting us on a Friday! Our Little Sprouts storytime for the week will be held on Tuesday, October 13. Flor Bromley is a GRAMMY nominated recording artist, bilingual singer/songwriter, actress, storyteller and puppeteer. She has a degree in Acting, Musical Theatre Performance and a BA in Theatre Education. She is originally from Peru.

Ages 12 mo–3 yr

Tuesday, October 20

Music and MindfulnessmusicFREE

Music and Mindfulness

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Come sing, move, and find your calm! Children will explore their emotions through lively songs, fun movement, and storytelling activities designed to help them connect with their feelings. They'll also discover soothing, age-appropriate mindfulness practices like gentle breathing and imaginative visualizations to help them feel peaceful and present. Sarah Packard is a classically trained singer and actor with a rich background in musical and theatrical performance. She has a strong passion for education, having taught opera to youth in Detroit and children's music and storytelling in NYC. After transitioning from the corporate world, she is now returning to music education, incorporating movement and mindfulness as a certified yoga and meditation teacher.

Ages 12 mo–3 yr

Wednesday, October 21

Busy Bees Storytime (Toddlers & Preschoolers)storytimeFREE

Busy Bees Storytime (Toddlers & Preschoolers)

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Join the Busy Bees for a high-energy storytime full of wiggles, giggles, and learning. Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy thematic read-alouds, music, movement, and interactive play that support early literacy, motor skills, and social development. Rachel Izes is the coordinator of the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Ages 12 mo–3 yr
Artful AfternoonsartFREE

Artful Afternoons

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Kids dive into a themed art project with plenty of time to create and experiment. They can also browse picture books that build on a seasonal theme or illustrator. Perfect for young makers and book lovers. Drop-ins always welcome.

Kids

Friday, October 23

Little Sprouts Storytime (Babies & Toddlers)storytimeFREE

Little Sprouts Storytime (Babies & Toddlers)

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Through songs, simple stories, lap bounces, and rhymes, we support early language development and bonding in a lively and welcoming environment. This program lays the foundation for a lifelong love of books and connection. Rachel Izes is our Early Literacy Coordinator.

Ages 12 mo–3 yr

Tuesday, October 27

Halloween Walk 2026FREE

Halloween Walk 2026

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families are invited to meet-up at the library in their Halloween costumes for an afternoon of stories and treats. 4 - 4:15pm: Not-So-Scary Stories led by Rachel Izes, our Early Literacy Coordinator. 4:15 - 5pm: As a group, we will walk into downtown Bedford Hills to trick-or-treat at local businesses.

Ages 12 mo–3 yr

Wednesday, October 28

Busy Bees Storytime (Toddlers & Preschoolers)storytimeFREE

Busy Bees Storytime (Toddlers & Preschoolers)

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Join the Busy Bees for a high-energy storytime full of wiggles, giggles, and learning. Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy thematic read-alouds, music, movement, and interactive play that support early literacy, motor skills, and social development. Rachel Izes is the coordinator of the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Ages 12 mo–3 yr
Artful AfternoonsartFREE

Artful Afternoons

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Kids dive into a themed art project with plenty of time to create and experiment. They can also browse picture books that build on a seasonal theme or illustrator. Perfect for young makers and book lovers. Drop-ins always welcome.

Kids

Friday, October 30

Little Sprouts Storytime (Babies & Toddlers)storytimeFREE

Little Sprouts Storytime (Babies & Toddlers)

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Through songs, simple stories, lap bounces, and rhymes, we support early language development and bonding in a lively and welcoming environment. This program lays the foundation for a lifelong love of books and connection. Rachel Izes is our Early Literacy Coordinator.

Ages 12 mo–3 yr

Wednesday, November 4

Busy Bees Storytime (Toddlers & Preschoolers)storytimeFREE

Busy Bees Storytime (Toddlers & Preschoolers)

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Join the Busy Bees for a high-energy storytime full of wiggles, giggles, and learning. Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy thematic read-alouds, music, movement, and interactive play that support early literacy, motor skills, and social development. Rachel Izes is the coordinator of the Library's Early Literacy Program.

Ages 12 mo–3 yr
Artful AfternoonsartFREE

Artful Afternoons

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Kids dive into a themed art project with plenty of time to create and experiment. They can also browse picture books that build on a seasonal theme or illustrator. Perfect for young makers and book lovers. Drop-ins always welcome.

Kids

Friday, November 6

Little Sprouts Storytime (Babies & Toddlers)storytimeFREE

Little Sprouts Storytime (Babies & Toddlers)

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Through songs, simple stories, lap bounces, and rhymes, we support early language development and bonding in a lively and welcoming environment. This program lays the foundation for a lifelong love of books and connection. Rachel Izes is our Early Literacy Coordinator.

Ages 12 mo–3 yr

Saturday, November 7

Puzzles and PlaydoughmovementFREE

Puzzles and Playdough

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Stop by the Children's Room for baby and toddler open play, including play dough for busy hands and puzzles to engage curious minds.

Ages 12 mo–3 yrWeekly
Kitten Corner with Rock n' RescuestorytimeFREE

Kitten Corner with Rock n' Rescue

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Swing by our reading room to cuddle and play with kittens from our neighborhood animal rescue and cat therapy organization Rock n' Rescue.

Family

Tuesday, November 10

STEM Club: Spin A StoryscienceFREE

STEM Club: Spin A Story

Bedford Hills Free Library · Bedford Hills

Curious minds are welcome at our monthly STEM Club! Designed for kids in grades K–5, each session offers fun and creative ways to explore STEM topics. We meet one Tuesday a month to ask big questions, try new things, and learn through hands-on activities. This month, we'll make a spinning zoetrope and discover how a series of drawings can turn into an animation.

Ages 5–11