The Bedford Town Calendar

Connecting Threads, an exhibition with works by textile artist Joetta Maue and photographer Becky Behar will be on display at the Bedford Free Public Library from March 14 to May 11, 2022. The exhibition explores connections we make throughout our lives, the threads we spin and bonds we create, starting in the nuclei of our families. Joetta Maue’s embroidered fabrics and Becky Behar’s photographs use the element of stitching to construct a visual story of their lives. Their work acts as a document of lives lived and relationships felt. A reception for the artists will be on Sunday, April 10,

Important Message About Umbrella Stage Schedule Changes April 15 - May 8, 2022 Adapted by James Magruder Concept and Original Book by James Whitty Music by The Go-Go's Directed by Brian Boruta Presented on the Main Stage Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place

The Friends of the Bedford Library are delighted to hold our annual Spring Book Sale in person this year inside the library.  Browse through thousands of fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, CDs, and more for adults, teen, and children.  We remain one of the best library book sales in the state! Don't miss out on wonderful books and merchandise at great prices.  100% of all proceeds go directly to support Bedford Public Library programs and acquitions. Mask are encouraged.  Be a Friend...wear a mask!

Join us for an Earth Day Community Composting Fair on April 23rd. Bedford Library, Front Lawn                The Earth Day Fair will feature: Live demonstrations of home composting methods  Fun activities for kids! Build your own small composter  See composting worms up close – you can bring some home! Photo-op with a Giant Worm A free kitchen countertop composting container to anyone who buys a backyard compost bin from Bedford’s DPW or buy a countertop container for $7 Sign up for Black Earth Compost curbside pickup  Tips to reduce trash and prevent recycling from being incinerated Ways neighbors can work together

On Saturday, April 23 from 1 to 4 pm, the Bedford Arts and Crafts Society will present an in-person stained glass workshop with Barbara Purchia and members of the Glass Cooperative.  (https://glasscoop.com) (The artists will talk about the history of stained glass, the creation process, tools and techniques, and types of glass. After learning about the stained glass creation process, participants will foil, solder, and patina a stained glass ornament made from bevels. Participants will make one stained glass ornament, with a choice of center color (limited colors). Materials fee to be paid at the workshop is $25 for members;