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June 18, 2008
Bedford Public Library System begins Adult Summer Reading Program
Summer has arrived! With it comes your chance to participate in the Bedford Public Library System's annual Adult Summer Reading Program. This summer's program, entitled "A Novel Place," once again offers a game board listing a variety of ways -- including reading, viewing and listening experiences -- for you to participate. Some of these experiences include reading, listening to audiobooks, attending a library program, visiting a library book club and surfing the Internet.
The program will run through August 4. Register now at any BPLS library location and begin earning points in time to enter the mdway and final drawings. The grand prize is a piece of pottery from the well-known Emerson Creek Pottery. This program is open to everyone at least 18 years old, with a Bedford Public Library System card.
Please visit www.bplsonline.org or call 540.586.8911 for information.
May 14, 2008
Get Caught Reading for the Bedford Public Library System
The Bedford Public Library System wants you to “get caught reading” in honor of the national Get Caught Reading campaign, which celebrates the fun of reading for people of all ages. We are asking you to submit photos of yourself, or people you know, having fun reading to be posted in a special gallery on our website at www.bplsonline.org. So, find your camera, get out your favorite book and start getting caught reading!
The Get Caught Reading online gallery will run from Friday, May 16th, through Monday, June 30th. Pictures may be submitted any time throughout the duration of this gallery. Email pictures in jpeg file format to libsrv@bplsonline.org and please indicate if you would like your name to be included with your picture in the gallery. Library staff will preview all pictures for appropriate content. Visit www.getcaughtreading.org for more information on the Get Caught Reading campaign.
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May 13, 2008
Hollywood in the Hills Outdoor Movie Series Enters 4th Season
Bedford’s free outdoor movie series, Hollywood in the Hills, returns for its 4th season at the Bedford Elementary School. All movies will be held at the Bedford Elementary School athletic field at dusk on the dates listed, with gates opening at 7:00 pm. In the case of rain or windy conditions, the movies will be held in the Bedford Elementary gym and the film will begin at 7:30 pm. Come early, claim a great spot, and enjoy the sunset over the D-Day Memorial.
The 2008 season will screen the following features:
June 21st: Charlotte’s Web - An updated retelling of E.B. White’s beloved tale, “Charlotte’s Web,” of an eclectic bunch of barnyard characters who come together under the leadership of a wise spider to save a young pig destined for the dinner table.
July 19th: Surf’s Up - An animated documentary, in which film crews go behind the scenes at the Penguin World Surfing Championship to provide a close-up look at the inventors of surfing. The documentary follows Cody Maverick, a penguin with a passion for surfing, through his journey of leaving home, training with Big Z, and competing in the big challenge, including the life lessons he learns along the way.
August 16th: Happy Feet - Living with his colony in the Antarctic, young emperor penguin Mumble is aptly named: Whiles his friends use their singing skills to attract mates, his caterwauling send potential sweethearts waddling in the opposite direction. But Mumble is blessed with an unusual gift – he can tap dance in a way that would make Fred Astaire jealous!
The community is encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Concessions will be on sale, including pizza, candy, popcorn, sodas, and ice cream. No alcohol or pets are permitted. This family-friendly event is brought to you by the generous support of Bedford Memorial Hospital and Bank of Fincastle and your community organizers: The Bedford Welcome Center, Just Right Audio/Video, the Bedford Public Library System, and the Parks & Rec Departments of both Bedford City and County.
For more information, please contact Elisa Day, at the Bedford Public Library System at 540.586.8911 x1111 or Lynn Scott at the Bedford Welcome Center at 540.587.5681.
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April 29, 2008
The Bedford Central Library closes to refresh its look and invites the public to a re-opening celebration on May 9th
The Bedford Central Library will be closing its doors from noon on Friday, April 25th, through Friday, May 2nd, to add new features. The Library will reopen on Saturday, May 3rd, with a new biography alcove dedicated to the memory of Sara Frances Overstreet and a new coffee and tea cafe. Ms. Overstreet left the library a generous bequest in her will that is being used to fund the new reading alcove. The Library Foundation is sponsoring the coffee and tea cafe, which will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Even though the Central Library will be closed for the re-flooring project, throughout the week patrons will be able to pick up holds at the Bedford Central Library during normal operating hours at the meeting room door. The Library invites you to peek behind closed doors and watch the changes taking place by visiting www.bplsonline.org.
In celebration of the changes, the Bedford Public Library System Board and the Library Foundation Board will host an open house at the Bedford Central Library on Friday, May 9th, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited to attend and enjoy a variety of events that evening. These include dedicating the new biography alcove in memory of Sara Frances Overstreet, listening to music by the popular local group, Generic Folk, sponsored by the Friends of the Bedford Public Library, sampling coffee and tea from the cafe, visiting the Friends of the Bedford Public Library book sale room, and enjoying a special art exhibit provided by well-known local artists. For more information, please call the Bedford Central Library at (540) 586-8911 and leave a message or visit www.bplsonline.org.
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The Bedford Public Library System Raises Money for the Red Cross
For the second year in a row, the Bedford Public Library System gets casual as part of the “Give Where You Live: Season 2” campaign by the American Red Cross during the month of April. Library employees throughout the system can donate $5 to wear comfy clothes to work on any day in April—Hawaiian shirts, sneakers, you name it!
Library director Peggy Bias, who serves on the board of the Historic Virginia Red Cross chapter, encourages the staff to “have some fun and raise money for our Red Cross.” Last year, the Library, in partnership with the Bedford Community Health Foundation, raised over $400 for the Red Cross through casual days at the library.
So, when you look around your favorite branch of the Bedford Public Libraries and see some big grins on some pretty comfortable people, you’ll also see an American Red Cross pin and a Hometown Hero. Patrons may make donations to the cause at the service desk of any branch.
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March 5, 2008
Wal-Mart has once again demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in its own neighborhood, as Steve Wilmouth, manager of the Bedford Wal-Mart, presented Peggy Bias, Director of the Bedford Public Library System, with a check for $1000 on Friday, February 15, 2008.
The donation will be used in support of the Library’s annual summer reading program.
Through special performances, programs, and rewards, the summer reading program re-enforces the enjoyment of reading to Bedford City and County youth during the summer months. With support from community organizations, such as Wal-Mart, the program has reached over 4000 youth in the past two years, proving it to be an integral event in the Bedford community. Bias thanked Wilmouth and the Bedford Wal-Mart staff for their continued support of the Library, saying, “Wal-Mart demonstrates a dedication to encouraging literacy in the youth of our community through their support of the Library. We are very pleased to have such a literacy focused organization supporting our programs.”
Charitable giving is a well-established practice for Wal-Mart as it provides financial and volunteer support for over 100,000 organizations, allowing it to participate in addressing international aid, community-based projects, and environmental concerns. In addition, Wal-Mart provided $57 million in scholarships in 2006 for educational initiatives, making it one of the largest corporate sponsors of education in the United States.
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March 5, 2008
The Bedford Public Library System and the Bedford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary are partnering to ease the wait-time for outpatients and their friends and family at the Bedford Memorial Hospital.
Barbara Kolmer, of the Auxiliary Services, approached the Library about supplying and replenishing a small collection of various reading materials to help “time fly” for waiting patients. Bernadette Brennan, Public Services Librarian, says, “What better way, than a good book, to relieve the boredom and stress of a hospital waiting room.” This collection requires no library card and has no designated due dates. In fact, the Library encourages you to find a good book, take it home and then pass it on to a neighbor, friend, or family member.
This partnership with the hospital falls right in line with the Library’s goal of playing an active role in the community, not just in the library building. Brennan says, “The Library looks for ways to extend the enjoyment of reading throughout Bedford as we have been doing through services like the Homebound outreach program. Providing books at the Hospital seems to be a perfect extension of our mission.”
For more information contact S. Elisa Day at 540-586-8911 x1111
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