St. Patrick's Preschool

9:00am - 9:30am
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.

Parent & Child Play Group

9:15am - 10:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dundee Branch
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Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Play Group for Caregiver and children Birth - Preschool Age.

 We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through playing , creating art, singing and 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.

Advance Care Planning Seminar

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Join Sara Chambers from Hospice of Northwest Ohio for an informative presentation on advance care planning with a question and answer session.

Totally Awesome Preschool

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Tai Chi for Health

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages, Seniors
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, 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.  Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Preschool storytimes are intended for children 3-5 years old and increase the crucial language skills that help children get ready for school.  They also promote listening skills and prepare them for social situations.  Fun and engaging

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.

Electronics Education

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you have a question about an electronic device, or need to learn a skill on the computer? Join us at "Electronics Education"! Bring in your gadgets, and learn, share, and boost your digital skills.

Monroe County Health Department Health Education Series

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tweens
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Monroe County Health Department in partnership with the Bedford Library presents a Health Education series for students in grades 5-7.

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
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Event Details:

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

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

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.

Homework Helpers

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
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Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Event Details:

Students from Summerfield High School's National Honor Society will be available at the library to help students of all ages with homework.  No sign-up is needed, just come to the branch for some help!  Homework helpers is every Tuesday

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Each 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 after the school day.

Dinner & Activity

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

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

Come enjoy dinner followed by a fun activity!

Seasonal Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Family
Maybee Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Come to the library to create some fun seasonal crafts. It is April - so SPRING IS HERE!!! Please note, children under 7 may need assistance in completing the crafts.

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.

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Family
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

Chess Club

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

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays through the school year. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages are welcome to join.

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
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Event Details:

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

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.

Cancelled

Special Families Book Club

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

Special Families: A Caring Community

Storytime 

Join us for our new storytime for families of children with special needs. . 

Families will join together to support one another. Adults must stay with children,

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Zion Reading Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Family
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

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

Family Reading Night

Better Together Book Club

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Better Together Book Club

1000 Outside Adult Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

Join us for an Adult Bookclub to encourage the 1000  Hours outside movement by Ginny Yurich. 

January Book: The Lost Art of Reading Nature Signs    Author: Tristan Gooley

February: Why You Need to be Wild