Storytime for preschool & toddlers
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.
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.
Toddler Storytime with Friends
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.
Meet us at the Coffee Cafe' at 10:00AM
We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.
Join us each week as we explore the word of art in children's books. We'll learn about different artists and how they make the art that they do. Then, we'll try out their techniques for ourselves!
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.
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.
Library Storytime are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Please join us for books, crafts, fun, and more!
Play Dough & Play Dates
Spend a morning in the comfort of the library for open play dough play!
Toddler, preschool, and elementary age children are invited for open play dough play.
Stations will rotate to encourage creativity.
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.
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
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.
If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.
Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Deliveries take place once a month.
Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.
If you like to read thought-provoking non-fiction books, join us for Just the Facts book club on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am.
Pinterest Inspired Toddler Activities
Have you ever seen all those cute toddler activities on Pinterest? We don't always have time to prep these fun, educational activities using household items for our children, so let us do it for you!
Does your child have a book that they outgrew or do you want to add something new to your child's bookshelf? Exchange a children's book for another children's book.
Pre-School book club is designed for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. Being part of a book club allows children to be introduced to new vocabulary in an engaging and exciting way.
Meet us in the lobby at 2:00pm
We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.
Meet us in the lobby at 3:00pm
We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.
Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)
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.
Calling all foodies! Each week, this club will read one of our favorite books and create an inspired snack to go with it.
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.
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 with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!
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.
Looking for something new to do?
Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.
We will explore your hidden talents with paint!
All supplies will be provided.
Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)
The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy meals 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.
Swing by the South Rockwood Library to make a cute valentine sign. This project is for adults 18 years and older. This craft must be done here at the library. All supplies will be provided!
Join a book club for rebellious readers! We will discuss a different banned or challenged book each month. Readers ages 16 and up are welcome!
Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm
Book List
Join the Airport Youth in Government group to see what they do and hear what they have accomplished!
What is Youth in Government?
Mission Statement
Attending this seminar will provide you with the understanding of:
•Current scams in our area
•Recognizing risks and scams
•How to protect your identity
•Protect yourself from check fraud
Join us for an evening of reusable, creative and sustainable learning. We will have a few different presenters showing ways to recycle things you have in your home. Making things from scratch and more.
It's Back!!
Have a craft you need to finish but can't find the time to get it done? Bring it with you, sit by the fire with friends and make some time to be crafty.
The Ellis Fanta-Sci book club is the only Fantasy and Science Fiction book club in the Monroe County Library System!