Zoo Craft Take and Make

All Day

Children

Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

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Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Take and Make

Event Details:

Stop in the library to pick up a fun zoo themed craft kit!

Bedford Child Care

9:00am–10:00am

Children

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

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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.

Cancelled

Story time Winter Fun

9:30am–10:15am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Carleton Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Cancelled

Registration Open

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Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

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.

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.

Moving & Grooving

10:00am–11:00am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Dorsch Memorial Branch

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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.

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

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.

Cancelled

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–11:00am

Preschool, Children

Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Cancelled

Registration Open

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Children's Round Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Oodles of Love Daycare

10:15am–10:45am

Children

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

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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.

Lil' Bookworm Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Preschool

Erie Branch

Event Full

Registration Required

Event Full

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Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come enjoy some delightful stories, upbeat music and dances to keep your preschooler grooving. We’ll wrap up with a craft or playtime to extend learning through play.

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

10:30am–11:30am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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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.

Tai Chi

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Ida Branch

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Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle. This class is for everyone.

Spring Lego Challenge

11:30am–12:30pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Newport Branch

Event Full

Registration Required

Event Full

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Library Branch: Newport Branch

Room: Study Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hop on over for a spring Lego challenge. Pick out your cup of Legos and get ready for some fun building the challenges.

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.

Spring Break Boredom Busters: Popcorn Party

12:00pm–2:00pm

All Ages

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Event Full

Registration Required

Event Full

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Stuck at home for Spring Break? The Ellis Library has you covered. We have fun activities for the entire family.

Tuesday, March 31st – Lego Mania from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cancelled

Preschool Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm

Preschool, Children

Bedford Branch

Event Full

Registration Required

Cancelled

Event Full

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Children's Round Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

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.

Spring Break Pokemon FunFest

1:00pm–2:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better!

Monday 1:00-2:00 Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

Spring Break Boredom Busters

1:00pm–4:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us Spring Break Boredom Busters!

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.

Puzzle In A Day

1:00pm–6:00pm

All Ages, Family

Robert A. Vivian Branch

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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Family

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Do you love putting puzzles together?

Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month.

Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

3:00pm–4:00pm

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

L.S. Navarre Branch

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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Brains and Games - Board Games - Your choice!

3:30pm–5:30pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Event Full

Registration Required

Event Full

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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General, Homework Helpers & Study Groups, Meal Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help elementary students with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!

A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School)

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children, Tweens

L.S. Navarre Branch

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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Learning Cursive

4:00pm–6:00pm

Children, Teens, Adults

Robert A. Vivian Branch

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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Do you remember CURSIVE?

Join us as we revisit this lost art of writing.

It only takes paper and a pencil to try your hand at writing in cursive.

Cozy Tales

5:00pm–5:45pm

All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Grab your blanket and join us for Cozy Tales in the Children's Area on our main level.

We will spend time reading a few stories and making a simple craft.

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.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm–6:00pm

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

L.S. Navarre Branch

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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy supper for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Mystery They Read Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Quilt Room - Room F

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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 7th - Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score

February 4th - A Page Marked for Murder by Lauren Elliot

March 4th - The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens

Bedford Flower & Garden Club

6:00pm–8:00pm

All Ages, Adults

Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Adults

Program Type: Organizations using the Library

Event Details:

The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening.

Music Bingo!

6:00pm–8:00pm

All Ages

South Rockwood Branch

Event Full

Registration Required

Event Full

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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: General, Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Music bingo is simply bingo with song titles instead of numbers. It's easy and fun for everyone! Music bingo runs for two hours with three rounds of play.

Life Is A Mystery Book Club

6:30pm–8:00pm

Adults

Blue Bush Branch

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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Life Is A Mystery Book Club 2026

Meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM.

January 7, 2026 Reader’s Choice