Friends of the Bedford (MA) Free Public Library

04/11/2026

Sunday is bag day at the Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library. Fill a bag for $10. There are many great books for adults, teens and children still to choose from. Be sure to check out both the non-fiction section (Friends Room) and fiction section (Meeting Room). Hours are 1 pm until 4 pm on Sunday, April 12. 7 Mudge Way, Bedford.

04/09/2026

Our book sale starts today. We have 1000s of books for sale across all genres. DVDs, CDs and a huge selection of puzzles and games. Come on over. Hours are:

- Thursday: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - members preview sale (Not a member? No problem. You can join at the door.) This gives you peaceful, early access to the best selections.
- Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

04/01/2026

Looking for your next great read? Whether you’re a history buff, a mystery lover, or just hunting for a treasure, the Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library Spring Book Sale is the place to be!

While the town celebrates our local history during Pole-Capping Weekend, we’ll be celebrating the magic of a good book. Swing by the library to shop our thousands of titles and support a great cause.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar:
• Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 12

Large selection of fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games and more!
New donation of beautiful artbooks, sci-fi books and magazines.

💡 Why Shop the Sale?
All proceeds support library programs, museum passes, and special events that keep our community thriving. It’s the ultimate win-win: you get a fresh stack of books, and the library gets a boost!
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Pro-Tip: Bring your own reusable tote bag to carry your haul! 🛍️
See you there, Bedford! Let’s make this sale one for the history books. 📖✨

02/04/2026

Heard about the Bedford Flag, but don't really know why it's important? Learn about it and other events that happened locally in 1776 at tomorrow night's event!

Learn more on our online calendar: https://bedfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/.../an.../

01/31/2026

Professor Dan Breen's lecture series starts on February 1st, 2 pm - 4 pm, 1st floor meeting room. A great way to get out of the house.

This weeks topic: The Portland Gale of 1898, a retelling of a record-breaking storm that sank 150 ships, including the SS Portland, which went down with the loss of all 192 people aboard. It has often been called the worst maritime disaster of the 19th century.

A long time presenter at the library, Breen is professor of legal studies at Brandeis University. His past talks have included “Great American Songs,” “World War One,”” Great Moments in Space Exploration,” “The Plains Indians Wars,” and the “History of China.”

Want to join via Zoom. Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/88154687305
Webinar ID: 881 5468 7305

Upcoming topics:

February 8th: The Great Hurricane of 1938
February 22nd: The Coconut Grove Fire of 1942
March 1st: The Sinking of the Andrea Doria, 1956
March 8th: The Blizzard of '78

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