Social Security, Medicare, and You
Thursday, March 2 at 6 p.m.
Meeting Room-South (Lobby)
How can you maximize your Social Security benefits? How will the new Social Security laws affect your retirement strategy? What should you do before enrolling in a Medicare plan? What is the Income Related Monthly Adjusted Amount (IRMAA)? Learn the answers to these and so many other questions at this free class.

Late Night Book Club
Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
Bonnie Finn Room
The perfect book club for those who prefer the twilight hours! The book choices will appeal to a broad audience and range from non-fiction to literary fiction. This month's book: Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker.
View and place a hold on Hidden Valley Road HERE or HERE  (Large Print).

Raising Chickens from Scratch
Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m.
Meeting Room (Lobby Area)
Whether you have a farm or not, come learn what's involved and legally allowed when it comes to raising chickens. Bedford Public Library's own Chicken Lady, Kat Craker, will share her expertise and show examples of equipment you may already have around the house to demonstrate how it's done.

Bookworms Book Club
Wednesday, March 16 at 12 p.m.
Bonnie Finn Board Room
Come join the Bedford Bookworms' lively literary discussions! The last part of each meeting will include time for a recommended reads discussion. This will be a time to share other titles participants have read (or want to read) with the group.
This month's book: The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.Genre: Historical Fiction

DYI Seed Bombs
Monday, March 20 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Bonnie Finn Room
Help welcome spring and promote native Texas wildflower blooms with this self-directed, do-it-yourself wildflower seed bomb craft. All instructions and materials will be provided. Drop in at your leisure. The craft takes about 15-30 minutes to complete. One seed bomb per person, while supplies last.

Cooking Matters in the Community
Monday, March 20 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Meeting Room (Lobby Area)
Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) will provide a cooking and nutrition workshop for adults to learn how to shop for and prepare delicious and nutritious foods on a budget. Participants will receive a cooking demonstration, tips, activities, and recipes that are designed to be accessible and affordable...all for FREE! 
Space is limited. Tickets are required (and free) and will be given out 15 minutes before the program starts. 

Library Game Night
Thursday, March 30
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Room (Lobby Area)

Bring your friends and family to a night of good old fashion board game fun. We have tried and true games like Dominos, Clue, and Uno, as well as new classics like Catan, Apples to Apples, What Do You Meme?, and many more!

Drinks and snacks will be provided. Ages 13 and up.

Teen Movie & Popcorn Bar
Monday, March 13 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Teen Room
Teens, join us for a movie and DIY popcorn bar! We will be showing Napoleon Dynamite (Rated PG).

Mo Williams Craft
Thursdays at 3 p.m.
Children's Area
Children can come and decorate their very own crafts based around a Mo Willems book each Thursday. Crafts will be available starting at 3 p.m. to close (or until supplies last).

Crafts:
March 2: Knuffle Bunny Hat
March 9: Squirrel Shadow Projector
March 16: Elephant and Piggie Slime
March 23: Alligator Noisemaker
March 30: Pigeon Playdough

Mo Williams PJ Storytime
Thursday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Storytime Theatre
Come in your PJs as we enjoy some books from the Mo Willems collection! For children of all ages featuring stories, music, rhymes, movement activities, and a take-home craft! Crafts will be geared for pre-school-aged children. Tickets are required (and free) and will be given out 15 minutes before the event.

Homeschool Fun
Friday, March 3 at 10 a.m.
Meeting Room (Lobby Area)
Homeschool families are invited to participate in the monthly Friday activities offered by the HEB Homeschool Association. Each month will have different activities to engage homeschoolers of all ages.

Read2Rover
Sunday, March 5 at 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Storytime Theatre
This is an opportunity for children to practice reading in the company of therapy dogs. Our furry listeners enjoy being read to (and they won't laugh if a child stumbles over a word). This relationship between child and dog helps the child gain a positive attitude about reading, improve reading skills, and build confidence. Registration is not required. 

Gymboree at the Library
Wednesday, March 15 10:15 a.m.
Storytime Theatre
Join us for fun with visitors from Gymboree! Toddler Time will be cancelled on this Wednesday. 

Financial Literacy &
Piggy Bank Painting Party
Wednesday, March 15
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room (Lobby Area)
Practice your financial literacy skills and decorate a piggy bank at BPL's Piggy Bank Party! Participants will receive a set amount of paper money to use in decorating their piggy bank*. This event is designed for children ages 6-12. Registration is required. Each registration is for one piggy bank. 
*The library will be providing play money that our patrons will use to learn about budget and money management. 

STEM Family Night: Paper Plate Greenhouses
Thursday, March 16
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room (Lobby Area)
Families, join us for a fun STEM activity! We will be making paper plate greenhouses. Tickets are free and required and will be handed out 15 minutes before the program.

Campfire Tales PJ Storytime
Thursday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Storytime Theatre
Join us for a cozy storytime as we sit around the (pretend) campfire! For children of all ages featuring stories, music, rhymes, movement activities, and a take-home craft! Crafts will be geared for pre-school-aged children. Tickets are required (and free) and will be given out 15 minutes before the event.

Baby Garden Storytime
Mondays in March at 10:15 a.m.
Storytime Theatre
This small-group setting provides parents/caregivers and their 0-12 month babies an opportunity to bond over a story and share songs, puppets, movement, board books, Spanish, and sign language. Tickets are required and will be given out 15 minutes prior to the event. 

Toddler Time
Tuesdays in March at 10:15 a.m. 
Storytime Theatre
This small-group setting provides parents/caregivers and toddlers  an opportunity to bond over a story and share songs, puppets, movement, board books, Spanish, and American Sign Language. Recommended for ages 12 months to 2 1/2 years old. Tickets are required and will be given out 15 minutes prior to the event. 

Music and Movement
Fridays in March at 10:15 a.m.
Storytime Theatre
Come to the Library and join us in fun ways to exercise your body and musical ears! For children of all ages featuring music, rhymes, and movement activities. After we're done, feel free to stick around for our children's playtime!

Children's Playtime
Friday, March 3 at 11 a.m.
Storytime Theatre
Here is an opportunity for caregivers and children to get together for free play using our developmentally appropriate toys for children 1-4 yrs. old. 

Building Buddies
Fridays in March at 3 p.m.
Storytime Theatre
Every Friday at 3 p.m., come enjoy a building free play! There will be different blocks out for everyone to build and create with! The blocks will be used for free play so bring your imagination! This event is for ages 5 and older.