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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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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. 

 

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.

 

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!!!!!!

Friends of the Frenchtown Area Book Sale-Final Days

10/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/23/2024 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends Book Sale
Event Details:

It is the end of our giant book sale! Guess what that means? It is time to Stuff a Bag for only $1. Bring your own bag, or stuff one of our bags, or even a box, for only $1, yes, you heard correctly, only $1! 

Baby Group

9:15am - 9:45am
Babies & Toddlers
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and book, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

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.

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.

Fun Friday - Toddler & Preschooler

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Fun Friday is an interactive Storytime with a focus on extra movement opportunities.  We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities as well as a book, then rotate between animal movement cards and nature walks.

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.

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

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.

Play Date!

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come in and just have fun. Spend the time with friends playing with puzzles, toys, books and coloring.  It's a great time for grownups to talk and kids to socialize.  

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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Newport Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
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.

Small Fries Friday

10:00am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old.

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.

Chair Yoga

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Pooches and Pages

4:00pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Meet and greet adoptable dogs and/or puppies from the Monroe Humane Society. The dogs will also be joining us for storytime, crafts, and possibly yoga. 

Pooches and Pages

4:30pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Meet and greet adoptable dogs and/or puppies from the Monroe Humane Society. The dogs will also be joining us for storytime, crafts, and possibly yoga. 

Genealogy Club

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources.

Family Movie Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket. 

Computers 101

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ever need help with computers? We know that computers are always changing and more things are becoming digital these days. If you need a little help learning about computers and the different aspects of it come to computers 101.

Hungry Hippos

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

A hippo themed storytime! We will read hippo themed books, crafts, and play a live action version of hungry hungry hippo. 

Lego Fun

11:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family