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Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come pick up our crochet pattern of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your projects to UFO night on the second Thursdays or to the Common Thread group that meets the first and third Thursday of the month....

Newport Puzzle Pack

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Newport Branch
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:
Stop by the Newport Branch and pick up a Puzzle Pack. Fun for ALL ages! Various types of puzzles included. Each returned puzzle page is an entry into our monthly drawing....

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.

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. Please make sure to write your name and phone number on each returned page so we can notify you if you are our nex...

Spring Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: General
Event Details:
During the month of April, ask for an entry form from the front desk and find the 9 bunnies dressed up as book characters in the children’s area. Once you find them all, return your entry to the front desk and receive a small prize!...

On Going - Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft

All Day 4/15 - 4/29
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us at the Vivian Library as we continue to celebrate Spring. Stop in and make your very own Hungry Caterpillar.All supplies are included. ...

Mommy Meet-Up

10:00am - 11:00am
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:
Play group for caregiver (not just mommy's!) and children ages birth - preschool.  We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through playing, creating art, singing, and reading. We will have coffee for the adu...

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Accompanying Adults

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

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over....

Get Organized with Amanda Liford

11:00am - 12:00pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:
Amanda Liford is back with some helpful tips and tricks in getting organized....

National Kids & Pet Day

11:00am - 12:00pm
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
National Kids & Pets Day is a day of celebrating the special bond between children and their pet. You will be making a dog and cat toy, along with something for yourself. Registration is required for each child. ...

Tail Waggin' Tutors

11:00am - 12:00pm
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:
The “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program is brought to you by Therapy Dogs International. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to. Pick a book and come read with a furry friends.  ...

Lego Fun

11:00am - 1:00pm
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...

Earth Day

11:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

NBA Robotics

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Organizations using the Library

Saturday Children's Movie Matinee

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies

Taylor Swift- Tortured Poets Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Calling all Swifties! Now that you've had a week to listen to The Tortured Poets Department, join us to celebrate the album and Taylor Swift. Games, trivia, music, snacks and more will be provided. There will be a costume contest if you want to parti...

Saturday Evening at the Movies

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:
Join us as we watch a newly released movie on a Saturday evening. We will supply the popcorn, you will need to bring a soda or water to drink. These movies will have a PG or PG-13 rating and are intended for teens or adults. Doors will open around 6:...

1st Grade Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Miss Karen's monthly book club for 1st Graders! Meeting on the 4th Sunday of each month, Sep 2023 - May 2024 Why join a book club?·     It promotes a love of reading·     It exposes kids to stories th...

Toddler & Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16

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.

Wiggle Worms: Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

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.

Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program that is perfect for your active toddler.   They'll be dancing, stories, the parachute, and other age-appropriate activities.  ...

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.

Lego Dayz

10:00am - 12:00pm
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:
                                                         Drop-in for Lego Play!In addition to open Lego p...

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.

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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. Meet in the Community...

Lil' Bookworm Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
This storytime is geared towards kids who are getting ready for kindergarten.  We will sing and dance to songs, listen to a story or two, work on the alphabet & literacy skills through play and fun activities....

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

10:30am - 11:30am
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

Registration is not required for storytimes or playgroups at the South Rockwood Branch! Come when you can!...

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.

Circle of Friends Quilt Group

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The Circle of Friends Quilt Group share their love of quilting on the last Monday of each month, beginning at noon. All are welcome to join this group of active quilters whose skills range from beginner to advanced....