BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730 781-275-9440 www.bedfordlibrary.net OCTOBER 2015 L IBRARY PROGRAMS BEDFORD MEMORIES: STORIES OF A SMALL TOWN a new documentary by local video producer Leslie Wittman Sunday, October 4 2:00 pm This living history chronicles life in Bedford throughout the last century as it grew from a small farming community to what it is today. It features the stories of 11 Bedford elders who shared their memories of a town that's a wonderful place to live and work. Enhanced with historical photos, the interviews present engaging and often amusing snapshots of Bedford life in the days before computers, cell phones, and even traffic lights. FEASTING FROM THE COOKBOOK A cookbook club with demonstrations and tastings from Liz Barbour Tuesday, October 6 @ 6:30 pm The first in a series, we will begin with an open discussion of the tasty ins and outs of this month’s cookbook selection: “COOK’S ILLUSTRATED: THE SCIENCE OF GOOD COOKING.” Led by Liz Barbour, attendees are encouraged to share any recipe preparation experiences with the group. Following the discussion Liz will prepare two recipes from the book for everyone to taste. Liz will include information about the tools, ingredients, timing and cooking techniques necessary to complete the recipe. In the weeks fol- lowing Liz’s demonstration members are welcome to post pictures and comments about the recipes they’ve tried from the selected cookbook on Liz’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/thecreativefeast ***** SPACE IS LIMITED! CONTACT THE REFERENCE DESK TO RESERVE A SPACE ***** SOLVING THE SOCIAL SECURITY PUZZLE WITH PETER HOFFMAN MONDAY, OCT. 26 7-9 PM Did you know there are literally hundreds of ways to claim WEDNESDAYS AT 1:30 PM Social Security retirement benefits? A LL TEENS WELCOME! S NACKS! And that choosing the wrong strategy can mean leaving Oct 7 NO Meeting well over $50,000 in benefits on the table? Oct 14 GAME DAY This seminar will address your important questions about —Compete in games like Settlers of Catan, Qwirkle, or Social Security: Bananagrams! Will Social Security be there when I’m ready to claim? How are my benefits calculated? Oct 21 TOWER BUILDING CONTEST How much will I get? —Who can build the tallest and strongest tower using How can I get more? only toothpicks and candy Remember: A small change in strategy can mean much Oct. 28 MINI PUMPKIN DECORATING more money over your lifetime! —Personalize these little gourds PETER HOFFMAN, MBA, CFP, RLP, is a Certified Finan- For more details or questions on any program, please cial Planner professional with Orion Wealth Advisors of contact Young Adult Librarian, Pam at 781.275.9440. Lexington. Peter helps clients in every life stage achieve their goals. Programs, unless otherwise noted, are sponsored by the Friends of the Bedford Library. Fall Storytimes Showtime: 6:30 pm FOR DETAILS OR TO REGISTER, VISIT THE LIBRARY OR CALL CHILDREN’S REFERENCE Oct. 1, 2015 AT 781-275-9440 The SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL 2015 Comedy directed by John Madden PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: MONDAYS As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single → for kids aged 3 ½ -5 years old remaining vacancy, posing a rooming predicament PLEASE REGISTER for two fresh arrivals, Sonny pursues his expansion- 2:15 - 2:45 PM ist dream of opening a second hotel. Stars Dame Stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of fun for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, & Dev Patel. 123 Minutes ~ Rated PG BABY LAPSIT: TUESDAYS → for children aged 0-24 months Oct. 8, 2015 ‘71 PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE SESSION: 2014 Action Film directed by Yann Demange SESSION 1: FROM 9:30-9:50 AM A British soldier is caught behind enemy lines in SESSION 2: FROM 10:30-10:50 AM Belfast 1971. Unable to tell friend from foe, becom- Finger plays, songs, and simple stories for our youngest ing increasingly wary of his own comrades, he must patrons and their caregivers. survive the night alone and find his way to safety through a disorienting, alien, and deadly landscape. TODDLER STORIES: THURSDAYS Stars Jack O’Connell, Paul Anderson, Sean Harris, → for kids aged 2-3 ½ years and Sam Reid. PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE SESSION: 99 Minutes ~ Rated R SESSION 1: 9:30-10:00 AM SESSION 2: 10:30-11:00 AM Stories, songs, finger plays, and more for toddlers and Oct. 15, 2015 their caregivers. WOMAN IN GOLD 2015 Drama directed by Simon Curtis DROP-IN STORYTIME WEDNESDAYS After Sixty years, Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee, → for kids aged 0-5 years takes on the Austrian government in order to re- NO REGISTRATION NEEDED cover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her 10:30 - 11:00 AM family. Stars Helen Mirren, Katie Holmes, Join Ms. Nancy and Ms. Bethany each week for stories, Ryan Reynolds, and Tatianna Maslany. songs, rhymes, shakers, scarves, and fun for all. 109 Minutes ~ Rated PG-13 SPECIAL PROGRAMS THIS FALL: Oct. 22, 2015 CUENTOS PARA NIÑOS FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD → 0-5 AÑOS 2015 Drama directed by Thomas Vinterberg JUEVES (THURSDAY) 01 DE OCTUBRE (OCT 1) The film is based on the literary classic by Thomas 1:45- 2:15 PM Hardy about Bathsheba Everdene, an independent CUENTOS, CANCIONES Y ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL PARA NI- woman who attracts three different suitors: a sheep ÑOS PEQUEÑOS Y SUS CUIDADORES. LIDERADOS POR EL farmer, a dashing soldier, and a prosperous, older BHS ESPAÑOL CLUB bachelor. Stars Carey Mulligan, Michael Sheen, (Stories, songs, and activities in Spanish for young children Matthias Schoenaerts, and Tom Sturridge. and their caregivers. Led by the BHS Spanish Club) 119 Minutes ~ Rated PG-13 BUILDING ZONE → All ages; especially grades K-5 Oct. 29, 2015 SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 10:30-11:15 AM INSURGENT It’s a morning for the whole family! We’ll have KEVA build- 2015 Sci-fi directed by Robert Schwentke ing planks, giant bricks, cardboard boxes & more. Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which MUSIC WITH SARAH threatens to tear her society apart with the help → for kids aged 0-5 years from others on her side. Stars Shailene Woodley, SATURDAY OCTOBER 24 10:30-11:15 AM Ansel Elgort, Theo James, and Kate Winslet, Sarah returns with her guitar and great songs in this superb music & movement class for children and their 119 Minutes ~ Rated PG-13 caregivers. License to show these and other films is made possible through the Friends of the Library. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 CUENTOS PARA LOCATIONS: NINOS MR: Meeting Room REF: Reference Area 1:45 PM STR CR: Conference Room STR: Storytime Room COA: Council on Aging, Town Center Bldg MOVIE 6:30 PM MR 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BEDFORD MEMORIES PRE K STORIES BABY LAPSIT DROP IN STORYTIME TODDLER STORIES WITH 2:15 PM STR 9:30 AM OR 10:30 AM MR 9:30 AM OR LESLIE WITTMAN 10:30 AM STR DROP IN TECH HELP 10:30 AM STR 2:00 PM MR FEASTING FROM THE 7:00 PM REF MOVIE COOKBOOK WITH LIZ 6:30 PM MR 7:00 PM MR 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CLOSED BABY LAPSIT DROP IN STORYTIME TODDLER STORIES BUILDING ZONE COLUMBUS DAY 9:30 AM OR 10:30 AM MR 9:30 AM OR WITH KEVA PLANKS 10:30 AM STR 10:30 AM STR 10:30 AM MR TAG: GAME DAY TRUSTEE MEETING 1:30 PM MR MOVIE 6:30 PM MR 7:30 PM MR DROP IN TECH HELP 7:00 PM REF 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PRE K STORIES BABY LAPSIT DROP IN STORYTIME TODDLER STORIES MUSIC WITH SARAH 2:15 PM STR 9:30 AM OR 10:30 AM MR 9:30 AM OR 10:30 AM MR 10:30 AM STR 10:30 AM STR TAG: TOWER BUILDING CONTEST MOVIE 1:30 PM MR 6:30 PM MR DROP IN TECH HELP 7:00 PM REF 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 PRE K STORIES BABY LAPSIT DROP IN STORYTIME TODDLER STORIES 2:15 PM STR 9:30 AM OR 10:30 AM MR 9:30 AM OR 10:30 AM STR 10:30 AM STR SOCIAL SECURITY TAG: MINI PUMPKIN SEMINAR WITH “A HUNDRED DECORATING MOVIE PETER HOFFMAN SUMMERS” 1:30 PM MR 6:30 PM MR 7:00 PM MR 1:00 PM COA DROP IN TECH HELP 7:00 PM REF Bedford Free Public Library Book Discussion Tuesday, October 27 @ 1:00 pm at the Council on Aging, Town Center Bldg. "A Hundred Summers" by Beatriz Williams A candidate for this year's big beach read, the period story of a derailed love affair seen through a sequence of summers spent at Seaview, R.I. It’s not “Whodunit?” that drives Williams’ latest but “What went wrong?” between Lily Dane and good-looking-but-Jewish Nick Greenwald, whose love for each other seemed unstoppable. How, seven years on, can Nick be married to Lily’s BFF Budgie Byrne while Lily herself is single and accompanied by her 6-year-old sister, Kiki? The answer is teased out at length via parallel narratives set in 1931 and 1938, both voiced by Lily. In 1931, she meets dashing Nick at a football game when they are both college students. Their passion is mutual, but Lily’s father disap- proves. Undeterred, the couple elopes. But, in 1938, they are not together. Instead, Lily is confronted by Budgie’s apparently idyllic marriage to an oddly distracted Nick.