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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Children,
Family
Carleton Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Dolly Dazzle
All Day
1/2–1/31
Carleton Branch
Library Branch:
Carleton Branch
Room:
Library
Age Group:
Children,
Family
Program Type:
General
Event Details:
Dolly Dazzle Jan 2-31 Visit the Carleton Branch Library in January and view over fifty custom ball gowns, wedding and party dresses created for 18" dolls such as American Girl and Our Generation.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Bookmobile
The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering 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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
Maybee Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Baby Group
9:15am–9:45am
Maybee Branch
Library Branch:
Maybee Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:
Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver. We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, 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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Ida Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Storytime for Under Fives Winter Session
10:00am–11:00am
Ida Branch
Library Branch:
Ida Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Maybee Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Storytime
10:00am–11:00am
Maybee Branch
Library Branch:
Maybee Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
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)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Bedford A.M. Book Club
10:30am–11:30am
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Children
Dorsch Memorial Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Playgroup
10:30am–12:00pm
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch:
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room:
Upstairs Library Space
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Children
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.
This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading! Come join the fun!!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Inspirational Book Club
11:00am–12:30pm
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch:
Blue Bush Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
2026 BLUE BUSH INSPIRATIONAL BOOK CLUB LIST We meet on the second Thursday of every month from 11:00am-12:30pm for our book discussion. Please feel free to join us.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Looking for Homeschoolers & Ideas
11:00am–12:00pm
Carleton Branch
Library Branch:
Carleton Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Meetings
Event Details:
Interested in being involved with a start up informational meeting for Homeschooler parents and students.
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
Preschool
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Literacy on the Lawn : Winter Edition
11:00am–11:45am
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:
BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN Literacy on the Lawn – Winter Edition
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Homeschool TWEEN Book Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
This book club is for tween and teen homeschool students between the ages of 11-16. Books will be student-selected based on the monthly topic. Book discussions and related activities will occur at each meeting.
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergens
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Soup for the soul book club
2:00pm–3:00pm
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.
January 9 - The Negotiator by Dee Henderson February 13 - Christy by Catherine Marshall March 13 - Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks April 10 - The Ark and the Dove by Jill Eileen Smith
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Homework Helpers
3:30pm–5:30pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch:
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Event Details:
National Honor Society students from Summerfield High School will be at the library to help you with your homework. Please note that Homework Helpers will not be held on half days, when school is cancelled or if the library is closed.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Family,
Adults
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Trading Card Game Night!
5:00pm–7:30pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Fireplace Area
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Family,
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Join us every Thursday at 5:00pm at the Bedford Branch Library for TCG Nights! Come play Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Ida Branch
Room:
Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
All meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ida Branch Library. New members are always welcome! Please pick up a copy of the book at the library before the meeting.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Historical Fiction Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Newport Branch
Library Branch:
Newport Branch
Room:
Study Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss Historical Fiction books. Copies of the books can be picked up at the library. Discussions will be on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Monroe County Civil War Roundtable
7:00pm–9:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
History
Event Details:
The Second Annual Member Debate
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