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Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. 

We look forward to seeing you!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Teens, Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Halloween Coloring Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Erie Branch
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in to get your Halloween Coloring Contest picture!  Winners will be notified the first week of November!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month.

This event is in the "Children" group.

A Little Pumkin Fun

All Day 10/7 - 10/31
Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We need help filling our Pumpkin Patch! Stop in and create a paper pumpkin and add it to our Pumpkin Patch. We look forward to seeing you soon.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Monroe Art League Members Only Show

All Day 10/12 - 10/18
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Riverside Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Monroe Art League will host their annual Members Only Show at the Ellis Library & Reference Center. Awards will be given by a juried panel. 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

drop in craft table

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the craft table while at Frenchtown Dixie branch to make a fun and quick craft.

Your libraries are full of so much fun.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

October FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
All Ages
Newport Branch
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Come and pick up an activity packet. 

Enjoy completing the puzzle/activity pages.

Each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!!!!!

A new activity /puzzle pack each month!!!!!!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

4:00pm - 7:45pm
All Ages
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting and Chatting

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects. 
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bedford Artist Club

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Regular meeting of the Bedford Artists Club. New members are welcomed!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2024 dates and selections are: 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

9:00am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

God's Lighthouse Academy

9:15am - 9:45am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Color Me Happy

9:30am - 10:30am
Preschool
Dundee Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Carleton Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Oodles of Love Daycare

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Alice Lorraine Care Center

10:00am - 11:00am
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Elderly Solutions

10:00am - 11:00am
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Fountain View of Monroe

10:00am - 11:00am
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Frenchtown Adult Day Services

10:00am - 11:00am
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Let's Pretend!

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Story, costumes, sound effects, ACTION! Join us for a fun intro to acting and dramatic play. We’ll read a story, pick out parts, grab a costume from the dress-up chest and read the story again. But this time, we’ll act it out! 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Monroe Springs and Rehab Center

10:00am - 11:00am
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770